This past weekend, our Speech and Debate Varsity team traveled to Atlanta, Georgia, to compete at the Emory University Barkley Forum for High Schools Tournament. Team members, Kevin Mejia, Ciara Williams, Valeria Arredondo, and Yaretzi Martinez competed in the high school forensic competition, which annually receiving hundreds of applicants.
Valeria Arredondo went to the quarterfinal in program Oral Interpretation and finished in 14th place, earning a gold key.
She also finished in 22nd place in Humorous Interpretation.
Ciara Williams quarterfinals in Informative Speaking, finishing in 16th place and earning a gold key.
Yaretzi Martinez Quarterfinal in Dramatic Interpretation, finishing in 22nd place and earning a gold key.
Because of their quarterfinal, they also got individual bids for the national NIETOC tournament. Congratulations!
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