Speech and Debate students from North Lamar High School competed in the UIL District of the National Forensic League’s tournament to qualify for the National Speech and Debate Tournament this June in Birmingham, Alabama.
Cody Eilrich (left), Kelsey Preston (middle), and Ryan Conner’s (right) winnings make this North Lamar’s 8th consecutive appearance at this prestigious national tournament.
In the three days North Lamar spent at the contest, they accumulated 38 hours of competition and 59 total rounds of 11 different events.
To advance to nationals, students had to place in the top three spots. Cody Eilrich placed second in Extemporaneous Speaking, Ryan Conner placed third in Extemporaneous Speaking and Student Congress, and Kelsey Preston placed third in Humorous Interpretation.
The students are coached by Kristi Hodgkiss.
Josh Allen Josh is the Managing Editor of www.eParisExtra.com. If you have a suggestion or comment about a story or possible story, you may email him at josh@eparistexas.com.
follow: RSS
