Several local high schools participated in the Iowa High School Speech Association district speech contest this past weekend. From Pella High School, 14 of their 18 events advanced to state, and from Pella Christian, all six of their acts advanced to the next round. Seven groups from PCM will be advancing to state as well, as are a pair from Pleasantville. Indianola and Knoxville had several groups participate, but none are competing at the next round. The State Speech Contest will be held at Cedar Rapids Washington High School on Saturday, February 8th. Pella High School will host the thirteenth annual All-City Speech Night this evening, Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 7:00 pm. The festival will showcase all the 2020 Large Group Speech events of both city high schools—Pella Community and Pella Christian High. A free-will donation will be taken to be divided between both schools.
*No results were made available at press time from Melcher-Dallas and Twin Cedars.
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Full results from Pella: 2020-LG-District-Speech-Sheet1
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Pella Christian:
PCHS events earning a I include:
One-Act, Rags – Emily Van Beek, Jocelyn Gritters, Kody Jansen, Caleb Belzer, Austin Dart, Abigail Gosselink, Zoey Nelson, Trent Van Gilst, Marie Johnson, Piper King, Lexie Matherly, Lauren Dunsbergen, Leah Osborn, Seth Van Gelder, Jack Vos, and Jon Stoltzfus with student technician Peter Larson.
Readers Theatre, And Others – Emily Van Beek, Halie Vermillion, Jocelyn Gritters, Zoey Nelson, Kody Jansen, Peter Larson, Lauren Dunsbergren, and Trent Van Gilst.
Choral Readers, And – Colby De Vries, Abigail Gosselink, Elijah Vos, Joshua Beltman, Kaylee Bandstra, Morgan Meinders, Jack Vos, Piper King, Lexie Matherly, Marie Johnson, Lauren Trotter, Bridget Vande Zande, Avery Verhoef, and MaKenzi Groenendyk.
Musical Theatre, Six – Morgan Meinders, Leah Osborn, Alicia Van Kooten, Angela Rooda, Julia Ford and Avery Verhoef.
Ensemble Acting, Offerings – Kaylee Bandstra, Laurey Johnson, Nia Hoekstra, Elizabeth Vink, Janae Vande Noord, and Spencer Ver Ploeg.
Short Film, Just Keep Swimming – Nia Hoekstra, Elijah Vos, and Charlize De Armond.
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Pleasantville State Advancers:
Short Film
Written/Directed by Addie Dawson
Edited by Abby Hintz
Starring Hailee McCormick, Justin Nickel, Megan Dority, Anna, Fiona Phipps
Group Improv
Justin Nickel, Fiona Phipps, Jeremy Colboth, and Addie Dawson
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PCM State Advancers:
Division I rating:
Choral Reading
Ensemble Acting
Team Allan Improv
Team Garin Improv
Team Michael Improv
Group Mime
Short Film