Edmonds Speech & Debate

Our third year was our best ever!  Our team grew, more students won more awards, we placed at State and went to Nationals!  Even more exciting were the personal milestones that team members reached.

Ian Laster competed in both International Extemp and Extemp Commentary at Wichita Nationals.  We brought seven entries to the State Speech Tournament.  Kate Laster and Kelsey F. competed in Expository Speaking.  Elliot Saba and Kate Laster competed in Humorous Interpretation.  Ian Laster competed in Extemporaneous and Impromptu Speaking.  William G. & Jonathan Lewis competed in Duo Interpretation. Ian earned third place at State in 3A Impromptu Speaking.  In addition, Ian was the District One 3A Extemp Champ and earned third in District One 3A Impromptu.  Kate was the District One 3A Expository Champ and earned third in District One 3A Humorous Interp.

This year 17 students attended 13 tournaments; 10 students earned 27 awards and trophies at 11 of those tournaments. In addition to the team members named above, Henry A., Michelle H., Amanda Lewis, and Erika Saba earned awards.

We held our first Spring Speech Showcase this year for an audience of about 50 people.  They were treated to Michelle’s expository speech on Pez, an oratory by Ali, an impromptu speech by Ian, “Me Talk Pretty One Day” by Elliot, “Sleeping Ugly” by Marian, “What’s Wrong With This Picture?” by William and Jonathan and “Shadow Spinner” by Erika Saba.  Kelsey and Henry were our MCs.

Instead of presenting team debates for an audience this spring, the team ran several sessions of student congress, opening participation to all interested EHRC students.

Team Awards
Best Debater                                                    William Goss
Best Speaker                                                    Ian Laster
Most Improved                                               William Goss & Ali A.
Best Sport                                                        Amanda Lewis
Best Dressed at Tournaments                        William Goss & Jonathan Lewis
Most Likely to Appear on the Daily Show   Ali A.
Most Likely to Hold Public Office                 Ian Laster & Elliot Saba
Most Likely to compete at 2008 Nationals    Elliot Saba and Kate Laster

Tournament Awards

March 10

State IE Tournament

Ian L. --3rd Place --3A Impromptu

March 3

Puget Sound NFL

Ian L.-- National Qualifier -- International Extemp

February 13

WIAA District One Speech State Quals

Kate L.--1st Place --Expository

Kate L.--3rd Place --Humorous Interp

Ian L.--1st Place --Extemp

Ian L.--3rd Place --Impromptu

Elliot S.-- Qualifier --Humorous Interp

Kelsey F.-- Qualifier --Expository

William G. & Jonathan L.-- Qualifier -- Duo Interp

February 2-3

Kamiak HS Tournament

William G. & Jonathan L.-- 1st Place --Novice Duo Interp

Michelle H. -- 3rd Place-- Novice Impromptu

Michelle H. -- 3rd Place --Novice Expository

January 26-27

Tahoma HS Tournament

Ian L. -- 2nd Place --Open Impromptu

Kate L. -- Finalist --Open Expository

January 20

Mt. Vernon HS Tournament

Erika S. -- 1st Place --Open Dramatic Interp

Michelle H.--1st Place --Novice Expository

Elliot S.-- 2nd Place --Open Humorous Interp

December 12

Gig Harbor Speech Fest

Kate L. -- Top 10%-- Original Poetry

December 8-9

Auburn Riverside Tournament

Erika S. -- Finalist -- Novice Dramatic Interp

Elliot S. -- Finalist -- Open Humorous Interp

November 10-11

Puyallup Tournament

Erika S. --  Finalist -- Novice Dramatic Interp

Jonathan L. & William G. -- Finalist -- Nov. Duo

October 27-28

Snohomish Tournament

Kate L. -- 2nd Place -- Open Humorous Interp

Kelsey F. & Jonathan L. -- 2nd Place -- Novice Public Forum Debate

Amanda L. -- Outstanding Speaker -- Senate

Henry A. -- Outstanding Speaker -- House

October 21
Kamiak Novice Tournament
Kelsey F. -- 1st Place -- Expository