The rich tradition of speech excellence continued for the Tulip City high school programs at the 2025 Large Group District Meet, with several entries performing at state this weekend.

From Pella High School, 16 of 22 entries advanced to the site at Cedar Rapids Washington. All eight from Pella Christian High School did the same.

Students from both schools will work to receive All-State nominations, the highest possible honor for their works.

Pella Christian (all advancing to state):
Musical Theatre: Newsies
Ensemble Acting: The Night Witches
Ensemble Acting: Fairy Tale Unit
Musical Theatre: Little Mermaid
Readers Theatre: The Watch that Ends the Night
Improv: De Haan/Tukker/Spencer
Improv: Hoekstra/De Bruin/Huyser/Koelsch
One Act: The Other Room

Pella High School Performance Ratings from District: