04/28/2026
Last Saturday marked a monumental day in our program's historyโwe're State Champions!๐ฅ Our speakers truly stepped up, as they always do, and achieved incredible success. Out of our 18 State attendees, 13 advanced to the finals, and we proudly celebrate two Individual State Champions: Esther Kapsner, who defended her title in Ex. Reading, and Teague Dusha, the State Champion in Great Speeches! With numerous other notable placements, we secured the team championship title for Class A for the third time! This isn't the end of the season for some speakers, as we're grateful to attend the NIETOC tournament from May 7-10 in Shakopee. We're still seeking funding to attend, so please consider contributing or reaching out to become a team sponsor! ๐
โจPlacementsโจ
Creative:
Ella Erdmann - 3rd
Ava Wensmann - 5th
Discussion:
Aidan Kluempke - 3rd
Ex. Reading:
Esther Kapsner - 1st! ๐ฅ
Emily Sand - 2nd
Rebecca Welle - 7th
Ex. Speaking:
Ramona Lurken Tvrdik - 7th
Great Speeches:
Teague Dusha - 1st! ๐ฅ
Humorous:
Jada Rausch - 3rd
Isaiah Gilk - 5th
Informative:
Brinley Ritter - 8th
Original Oratory:
Stacy Timp - 2nd
Drama:
Lola Dusha - 2nd
