Speech and Debate take home Honors at Dripping Springs State Qualifying Tournament

Last weekend, Speech and Debate took home top honors at the Drippings Springs State Qualifying tournament. The team took first place sweepstakes overall and had six new state qualifiers.

Jace Arriaga, Digital Managing Editor
December 14, 2022

State Qualifiers:

Audrey Cullinane & Audrey Nixon in Duo Interpretation

Nikihil Weerakoon in Lincoln Douglas Debate

Megan Sewell in Humorous Interpretation

Cristian Abarca in International Extemporaneous Speaking

Amelia Cook in Dramatic Interpreatation

Sofia Chavez in Humorous Interpretation

Other Tournament Champions:

Sofia Colaluca & Josy Stevens in Duo Interpretation

Eleanor Blue & Clara Mirkin in Novice Public Forum Debate

The team also had 30+ finalists who scored towards state qualification.

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