Area high school speech performers participated in the Iowa High School Speech Association State Contest at Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School Saturday.

Pella High School had six performances earn a “Division I” score from all three judges — the highest possible mark, four others that earned an overall “I” rating (two of three judges with a top tally) and four groups receive a Division II mark. Team results:

Pella Christian High School sent seven groups to state, and One Act, Readers’ Theatre, Musical Theater, Short Film and Group Improv received overall “I” ratings, while the Eagles’ Radio Broadcasting and Choral Reading earned a “II” score.

Knoxville’s act Readers’ Theatre performance “The Angel Intrudes” earned an overall “II” score.

PCM had five state qualifying groups, their Ensemble Acting team earned a straight “I” score from all judges, while their Short Film “Memories of a Life” earned an overall I mark. Their Musical Theatre, Choral Reading, and Group Improv all earned Division II scores.

Pleasantville had three acts perform, and their short film “A” earned an overall “I,” while their Musical Theatre group scored a II. Their Readers’ Theatre did not earn a score.

Twin Cedars had their Group Improv earned an overall “I” score while their Readers’ Theatre received a Division II mark.

All-State Speech nominees will be announced later today — which is the highest possible honor from the Iowa High School Speech Association. A select number of those chosen will get to perform at the All-State Festival on Saturday, February 19th.