Speech large group districts 2023

On January 21, 2023, 27 students from Algona High School participated in the Iowa High School Speech Association’s District Large Group Speech contest. This was held at Spencer High School. AHS brought eight events to compete. Three of those events earned Division I ratings!  

Algona’s three events that advanced are in the areas of Musical Theater, Short Film, and Reader’s Theater. The Musical Theater team of Riker Brindley, Seth Walker, Dane Nygaard, Loralei Brady, Sydney Seebecker, and Elliot McKeage performed “Be More Chill.” Faith Zeller competed in the Short Film category with a film entitled “Burnout.” Riker Brindley, Elliot McKeage, Faith Huber, Zach Duckert, Waverly Espe, Camilla Campuzano, and Raechel Klemm all participated in the Reader’s Theater team, performing “The Tell Tale Heart.” 

Other groups who went competed in One-Act with a piece entitled “The Curious Incident. . .,” an Ensemble Acting team with “Haunted,” another Musical Theater team performed “Matilda,” a Radio Broadcasting group entitled “KSFW,” and Group Improv. 

Earning a Division I rating at Districts advances them on to the State competition, which will be held in LeMars on February 4th. From there, groups can be nominated for All State if they are deemed as outstanding by the judges. Good luck to those competing!