PHS Speech Competes in Washington, D.C.

Over the Memorial Day Weekend the PHS Speech Team traveled to Washington D.C., for the NCFL Grand National Speech Tournament. Facing off against the top teams from around the country and over 220 of the top qualifiers in each event, the team had numerous outstanding finishes.

· Pauline Dagass (sophomore) finished 3rd in Declamation.

· Austin Craft (senior) and Stephanie Gorka (senior) finished 21st in Duo Interp.

· Sean Hatfield (senior) and Jason Pickell (junior) finished 23rd in Duo Interp.

· Bryt Hiatt (senior) finished 25th in Extemporaneous Speaking.

· Sarah Gouker (senior) and Olivia Hilliard (junior) finished 44th in Duo Interp.

· Sam Compton (senior) finished 45th in Dramatic Performance.

· Emily Walden (senior) finished 60th in Dramatic Performance.

· Rebecca Brumbaugh (junior) finished 79th in Original Oratory.

Kelsey Shaffer, Michaila Nate, Nelson Wagner, and Deven Berger competed at the tournament and turned in solid performances as well.