The rich tradition of excellence continued this winter with the speech programs at Pella High School. Several individuals qualified for the All-State Speech festival Monday at the University of Northern Iowa:
Alex DeMuth: Spontaneous Speaking
Aurelia Zylstra: Storytelling
Kolton Messer: Acting
Luci Hopkins: After Dinner Speaking
Olivia Hood: Solo Musical Theatre
Tiffani Thatcher: Original Oratory
Ryan Sales: Improvisational Acting
Sibley Rhoten: Prose
Non-Performing
Alex DeMuth: After Dinner Speaking
Luci Hopkins: Solo Musical Theatre
Ryan Sales: Prose
Hear more from the nominees on today’s Let’s Talk Pella.
Other area qualifiers:
Pella Christian:
Performing
- Abby Dart: Acting and Solo Musical Theatre
- Cassiday Bos: Poetry
- Mia Andringa: Storytelling
Pleasantville:
Performing
- Elizabeth Goodale: Literary Program
- Katherine Nickel: Literary Program
- Rhya Cowden: Prose
Norwalk:
Performing
- Sabrina Hautekeete: Reviewing
Southeast Warren:
Performing
- Isabell Olasasky: Prose
- John Thompson: Radio News Announcing
Non-Performing
- Isabell Olasasky: Reviewing