09/21/2026
The THEO Forensics Competitive Speech & Debate Team had a stellar opening to the 2026-2027 Tournament Season! Competing against 25 schools at Lebanon Trails High School in Frisco, the THEO team of Isaac Armstrong, Sopjia Bennett, Erin Bond, Michael Conover, Nathan Graham, Karis Hee, Maddie Nelson, Megan Schreck, Ryan Schreck, Amelia Shipley, and Noan Toumi brought forth excellent competition. Individual placings include:
The Public Forum Debate Team of Megan Schreck-Ryan Schreck obliterated the competition including teams from Plano West, Rockhill, and Flower Mound, to CAPTURE 1st Place!!!! This earns them 8 points towards the Texas State Championship!
Karis Hee Captured 2nd Place in Impromptu Speaking and 3rd Place in Original Oratory! (Karis's very first tournament)
Nathan Graham Captured 6th Place in Original Oratory with his impactful speech on Worldviews:)
The Public Forum Debate Team of Maddie Nelson and Amelia Shipley placed 13th overall in the event and this was their very first time competing in PFD.
I am so proud of each of these wonderful students who worked hard and always exhibited the Lord's grace. Congratulations Team!
Coach Donna Szumila