Two students from each of the high schools in Pella were nominated for All-State Speech honors, with the All-State Festival taking place this week in Cedar Falls. Pella Christian’s Nicole Vande Zande earned All-State honors for her Solo Musical Theatre piece, while Chess VanWyk received top marks in the Prose category.

From Pella Community High School, Andrew Sagers is an All-State nominee in Spontaneous Speaking, with Megan Card also turning in an outstanding performance with her Literary Program. The All-State Speech Festival will take place at the University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls on Monday.