Written by Phillip Myer
Algona participated in the State speech contest at Cherokee on Saturday, February 7th, and did very well!
Braylon Whitacre went to State for short film and got a Division II rating.
Korbin Awe, Hannah Dose, Elijah Garrett, Finn Garrett, Mckenna Van Reese, and Grace Luitjens went to State speech for Musical Theater. Despite battling some sicknesses, they did a good job and received a Division II rating.
The “Foreigner” group consisted of Elijah Garrett, Finn Garrett, Hannah Dose, and Korbin Awe. They got the only Division I rating for Algona at State speech.
Abby Smith and Nick DePue were at State for radio broadcasting and they got a Division II rating.
Abby Smith, Nick DePue, and Aiden Peterson competed in Ensemble Acting and earned a Division II rating.
The seniors who are graduating from speech this year are Elijah Garrett and Nick DePue. “Speech is a challenging but rewarding way to improve social skills and build confidence,” says Elijah Garrett.
The Bulldogs had a great season and look to continue success next year with many underclassmen participants.