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C-Falls speakers take first at divisional

by Hungry Horse News
| January 28, 2015 7:47 AM

Columbia Falls had seven first-place finishers as it won the Northwest Class A speech and debate divisional title on Jan. 24 in Libby.

Winners included Annabel Conger and Colin Norick in policy debate, Caitlyn Long in Lincoln-Douglas debate, Cody Phillips in extemporaneous speaking, Henry Chisholm in impromptu speaking, Bailey Duke in memorized public address and Ava Chisholm in humorous oral interpretation.

“Divisionals is always a tough tournament because if a speaker who has performed well all year has a bad day, they might not qualify for the state tournament,” coach Tara Norick said. “This year, it worked out for Columbia Falls, and all of our competitors on the divisional team will be competing at state meet next week. This can be an emotional time with seniors taking their last bus ride with the team and new team members excited for their first state tournament.”

Columbia Falls will host the state tournament on Friday and Saturday, Jan. 30-31. Norick said 544 community members have volunteered to judge the event, and all the slots are filled.

“We have worked hard this season and are facing tough competition from the east, but we are ready for the challenge that the end of the season brings,” she said. “Laurel in the east, Belgrade in the west and Hamilton in the southwest are the teams to watch from each division, and the competition will be close.”

The Wildcats are vying for their 10th straight Class A title.

 

Policy debate

2nd - Anna Nicosia and Monique Schoech

5th - Gabby Merrell and Mary Ward

Lincoln-Douglas debate

1st - Caitlyn Long

2nd - Mikel Knutson

3rd - Colter Norick

Extemporaneous speaking

1st - Cody Phillips

3rd - Henry Chisholm

4th - Danny Morgan

Impromptu speaking

2nd - Meredith Stolte

3rd - Casey Shea

Original oratory

2nd - Meredith Stolte

4th - Chloe Foster

6th - Casey Shea

Memorized public address

3rd - Bre Friar

5th - Chloe Foster

Humorous oral interpretation

2nd - Jenna Smith

3rd - Jerelyn Jones

Serious oral interpretation

2nd - Bailey Duke

3rd - Jenna Smith

5th - Estevon Torres

Expository speaking

2nd- Emily Getts

3rd - Sam Gilk

4th - Miranda Lauria