The Hershey Speech Team has been making waves at recent competitions, with impressive results in a variety of categories across three major meets: Cozad, Lexington, and Wallace. Here's a look at the team's standout performances and achievements over the past few weeks.
Cozad Speech Meet (December 14, 2024)
The Hershey team kicked off the holiday season with strong results at the Cozad Speech Meet. Competitors showed outstanding skill and versatility in a range of events.
Top Performers:
Maddie Haddow and Alexis Read placed 5th in Duet Acting.
Maddie Haddow also placed 3rd in Entertainment.
Lillian Fuchser earned 3rd in Extemporaneous Speaking.
Maddi Findley demonstrated her versatility by placing 6th in Humorous Interpretation and 4th in Serious Interpretation.
These results highlight the strong individual performances and teamwork across different events, setting the stage for future successes.
Lexington Speech Meet (January 11, 2025)
The Lexington Speech Meet was another strong showing for Hershey, with numerous students medaling and a standout team performance in Original Interpretation (OID).
Top Performers:
Livia Jones earned 4th place in Novice Serious.
Rachel Simonson brought home a 2nd place medal in Novice Serious.
Nolan Eustice also medaled in Novice Serious, placing 5th.
Sophie Winter earned 5th place in Novice Extemporaneous.
In Varsity Duet Acting, Lillian Fuchser and Rachel Simonson earned 6th place.
The team of Aubrie Martino-Zogg, Rhett Edelman, and Katie Abbott shined in Varsity Original Interpretation (OID), bringing home a 1st place finish for their collaborative performance.
Special Recognition:
Rhett Edelman was awarded Lexington's Service and Leadership Award, a well-deserved honor that recognizes his contributions to the team both on and off the stage.
Wallace Speech Meet (January 18, 2025)
At the Wallace Speech Meet, Hershey competitors continued to impress with strong individual finishes and a stellar performance in Original Interpretation.
Top Performers:
Maddi Findley placed 3rd in Serious Interpretation..
Maddie Haddow earned 5th place in Entertainment.
The team of Aubrie Martino-Zogg, Rhett Edelman, and Katie Abbott again took the spotlight in Original Interpretation (OID), placing 1st with their collaborative performance, demonstrating their strong teamwork and creativity.
Katie Abbott earned 1st place in Humorous Interpretation.
Rhett Edelman placed 3rd in Humorous Interpretation.
Lillian Fuchser placed 3rd in Extemporaneous Speaking.
Sophie Winter also placed 6th in Extemporaneous Speaking.
Team Achievement:
Hershey earned 4th place in Team Sweepstakes, reflecting the overall strength and consistency of the team across various events.
Looking Ahead
The results from these three speech meets showcase the Hershey Speech team's growing talent and depth, with standout individual performances and strong team dynamics. With continued preparation and focus, the team is poised for even greater success in the upcoming competitions, including district and state meets!!
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