BLACKDUCK
DRAKES
Speech
HEad Coach: Jennifer PArker
Assistant Coaches: Kari Slindee, Kim Coborn, and Kelly metzler
state Speech 2017
Angello Bell: 2nd place Creative Expression
Matthew Metzler: 7th place Informative Speaking
Ellie Cleveland: 9th place Great Speeches
Matthew Metzler: 7th place Informative Speaking
Ellie Cleveland: 9th place Great Speeches
Section 8A Tournament 4/11/17
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BELL, CLEVELAND, AND METZLER ADVANCE TO STATE SPEECH!
The Drakes Speech team took 5th place at the Section 8A Speech Tournament on Tuesday, April 11th in Fosston against 19 teams. Only 12 of the teams advanced speakers to the State Tournament.
Heading to State for the Drakes are Angello Bell with his original piece in the category of Creative Expression, titled: “I Don’t Run the Zoo.” Bell defeated 11 speakers to be tournament champion in his division and was ranked number one by 4 out of 5 judges. Ellie Cleveland was the champion of her division: Great Speeches, with her original analysis of Former Supreme Court Justice, David Souter’s “Remarks on Civic Ignorance.” All 5 judges ranked Ellie number one in Great Speeches, where she also defeated 11 competitors. Matthew Metzler placed 2nd in Informative Speaking with his original speech: “Reality Check Up!” Metzler was ranked number one by two judges and number two by three. Bell, Cleveland and Metzler will now advance to the State Tournament on April 21st and 22nd in Apple Valley.
Six Blackduck Speakers placed in the Final Round at Section 8A and are alternates to the State: Lillian Knotts, 5th in Serious Interpretation of Prose, Haley Patel, 6th in Great Speeches, Kim Sydow and Kes Eggert, 6th in Duo Interpretation, Andrew Metzler, 7th in Discussion and Nolan Juelson, 7th in Extemp Speaking.
Finishing a strong season at Sections were: Logen Patch in Drama, Tommy Kellum and Sammy Christensen in Duo, Kaydre Gullette in Extemp Reading, Caroline Cheney and Elliot Stillday in Informative, Michaela Sparby in Original Oratory, Savannah Marsh in Poetry, and Abigail Johnson in Prose.
The Drakes Speech team took 5th place at the Section 8A Speech Tournament on Tuesday, April 11th in Fosston against 19 teams. Only 12 of the teams advanced speakers to the State Tournament.
Heading to State for the Drakes are Angello Bell with his original piece in the category of Creative Expression, titled: “I Don’t Run the Zoo.” Bell defeated 11 speakers to be tournament champion in his division and was ranked number one by 4 out of 5 judges. Ellie Cleveland was the champion of her division: Great Speeches, with her original analysis of Former Supreme Court Justice, David Souter’s “Remarks on Civic Ignorance.” All 5 judges ranked Ellie number one in Great Speeches, where she also defeated 11 competitors. Matthew Metzler placed 2nd in Informative Speaking with his original speech: “Reality Check Up!” Metzler was ranked number one by two judges and number two by three. Bell, Cleveland and Metzler will now advance to the State Tournament on April 21st and 22nd in Apple Valley.
Six Blackduck Speakers placed in the Final Round at Section 8A and are alternates to the State: Lillian Knotts, 5th in Serious Interpretation of Prose, Haley Patel, 6th in Great Speeches, Kim Sydow and Kes Eggert, 6th in Duo Interpretation, Andrew Metzler, 7th in Discussion and Nolan Juelson, 7th in Extemp Speaking.
Finishing a strong season at Sections were: Logen Patch in Drama, Tommy Kellum and Sammy Christensen in Duo, Kaydre Gullette in Extemp Reading, Caroline Cheney and Elliot Stillday in Informative, Michaela Sparby in Original Oratory, Savannah Marsh in Poetry, and Abigail Johnson in Prose.
Sub-Section 29A 4/4/17
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The Drakes Speech team is the SUB-SECTION 29A CHAMPIONS!
Last night the Drakes Speakers competed at Sub-Section Tournament in Laporte – and robbed Walker of the Championship for the first time in 23 years!
Individual champions were Nolan Juelson in Extemp Speaking, Ellie Cleveland in Great Speeches, and Matthew Metzler in Informative Speaking.
Also advancing to Sections in 2nd Place are: Angello Bell in Creative Expression, Kes Eggert and Kim Sydow in Duo; Kaydre Gullette in Extemp Reading; and Savannah Marsh in Poetry.
Advancing bronze medalists are: Andy Metzler in Discussion, Logen Patch in Drama; Elliot Stillday in Informative, Michaela Sparby in Original Oratory; and Lilly Knotts in Prose.
Also advancing in 4th place are: Tommy Kellum and Sammy Christensen in Duo, Haley Patel in Great Speeches; Caroline Cheney in Informative; and Abigail Johnson in Prose.
Alternates to the section tournament are Jody Bloom in Creative Expression, Courtnee Porath in Drama; Theresa Gustafson in Extemp Reading; Layne Hassel in Humor; Karly Pitzl in Storytelling, and Kyla Pearson – also in Storytelling.
Finishing their season on Tuesday were: Jastyn Rodgers, Will Johnson, Emily Okland, and Regan Frenzel.
The coaches want to thank the entire team, and managers: Racquel Bilinski, Farah Binkley, Gavyn Dickinson, and Lauren West for being such a great team to work with and for working hard to make a successful speech season!
Last night the Drakes Speakers competed at Sub-Section Tournament in Laporte – and robbed Walker of the Championship for the first time in 23 years!
Individual champions were Nolan Juelson in Extemp Speaking, Ellie Cleveland in Great Speeches, and Matthew Metzler in Informative Speaking.
Also advancing to Sections in 2nd Place are: Angello Bell in Creative Expression, Kes Eggert and Kim Sydow in Duo; Kaydre Gullette in Extemp Reading; and Savannah Marsh in Poetry.
Advancing bronze medalists are: Andy Metzler in Discussion, Logen Patch in Drama; Elliot Stillday in Informative, Michaela Sparby in Original Oratory; and Lilly Knotts in Prose.
Also advancing in 4th place are: Tommy Kellum and Sammy Christensen in Duo, Haley Patel in Great Speeches; Caroline Cheney in Informative; and Abigail Johnson in Prose.
Alternates to the section tournament are Jody Bloom in Creative Expression, Courtnee Porath in Drama; Theresa Gustafson in Extemp Reading; Layne Hassel in Humor; Karly Pitzl in Storytelling, and Kyla Pearson – also in Storytelling.
Finishing their season on Tuesday were: Jastyn Rodgers, Will Johnson, Emily Okland, and Regan Frenzel.
The coaches want to thank the entire team, and managers: Racquel Bilinski, Farah Binkley, Gavyn Dickinson, and Lauren West for being such a great team to work with and for working hard to make a successful speech season!
Fosston TOURNAMENT 3/18/17
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DRAKES SPEAKERS PLACE 3RD IN FOSSTON
The Blackduck High School Speech Team took 3rd Place out of 16 teams in the Fosston-Bagley tournament on Saturday, March 18th. The Drakes had two tournament champions in Creative Expression with Angello Bell and in Original Oratory with Michaela Sparby. Ellie Cleveland brought home the silver in Great speeches.
Winning 3rd place were Theresa Gustafson in Extemp Reading and Matthew Metzler in Informative Speaking—Caroline Cheney was right on Matthew’s heels coming in in 4th place in Informative as well. 5th place went to Logen Patch in Serious Drama and 6th place medalists were Jody Bloom in Creative Expression, Andrew Metzler in Discussion, Jastyn Rodgers in Serious Drama, and Lillian Knotts in Serious Prose.
The Drakes also had three honorable mention award winners:
Elliot Stillday in Informative Speaking, Rachel Roberts in Serious Poetry, and Logen Patch in Serious Prose.
The regular season is now down to just one varsity tournament next Saturday, with sub-sections the first week of April.
Section 8A is promising some very stiff competition as the team approaches the season end, and the coaches and team captains say that these next few weeks mean a lot of hard work to continue the tradition of advancing several speakers to the MSHSL state tournament! Stay tuned!
The Blackduck High School Speech Team took 3rd Place out of 16 teams in the Fosston-Bagley tournament on Saturday, March 18th. The Drakes had two tournament champions in Creative Expression with Angello Bell and in Original Oratory with Michaela Sparby. Ellie Cleveland brought home the silver in Great speeches.
Winning 3rd place were Theresa Gustafson in Extemp Reading and Matthew Metzler in Informative Speaking—Caroline Cheney was right on Matthew’s heels coming in in 4th place in Informative as well. 5th place went to Logen Patch in Serious Drama and 6th place medalists were Jody Bloom in Creative Expression, Andrew Metzler in Discussion, Jastyn Rodgers in Serious Drama, and Lillian Knotts in Serious Prose.
The Drakes also had three honorable mention award winners:
Elliot Stillday in Informative Speaking, Rachel Roberts in Serious Poetry, and Logen Patch in Serious Prose.
The regular season is now down to just one varsity tournament next Saturday, with sub-sections the first week of April.
Section 8A is promising some very stiff competition as the team approaches the season end, and the coaches and team captains say that these next few weeks mean a lot of hard work to continue the tradition of advancing several speakers to the MSHSL state tournament! Stay tuned!
JH Walker TOURNAMENT 3/16/17
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JUNIOR HIGH WINS BIG IN WALKER AND FOUR SPEAKERS WIN THE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS!
The Drakes junior high speech team traveled to Walker on Thursday, March 16th, and returned with big results!
Tournament champions were Kes Eggert and Kim Sydow in Duo Interpretation, Kaydre Gullette in Extemp Reading, and Emily Okland in Serious Poetry.
Coming in in 2nd place were Jastyn Rodgers in Serious Drama, Haley Patel in Great Speeches, and Savannah Marsh in Serious Poetry.
3rd place honors went to Regan Frenzel in Serious Poetry and Abigail Johnson in Serious Prose, while three Drakes took 4th place, including Will Johnson in Serious Drama, Theresa Gustafson in Extemp Reading, and Karly Pitzl in Storytelling.
In addition to the regular tournament, tonight ended the Northern Minnesota Junior High Conference season, with champions named in each of the 13 MSHSL Divisions of Speech. Blackduck had four Conference Champions, with
Kim Sydow and Kes Eggert in Duo Interpretation, Kaydre Gullette in Extemp Reading and Savannah Marsh in Serious Poetry
Congratulations junior high speakers – as always, your coaches are so VERY proud of your performance, your commitment, and your class at all competitions!
The Drakes junior high speech team traveled to Walker on Thursday, March 16th, and returned with big results!
Tournament champions were Kes Eggert and Kim Sydow in Duo Interpretation, Kaydre Gullette in Extemp Reading, and Emily Okland in Serious Poetry.
Coming in in 2nd place were Jastyn Rodgers in Serious Drama, Haley Patel in Great Speeches, and Savannah Marsh in Serious Poetry.
3rd place honors went to Regan Frenzel in Serious Poetry and Abigail Johnson in Serious Prose, while three Drakes took 4th place, including Will Johnson in Serious Drama, Theresa Gustafson in Extemp Reading, and Karly Pitzl in Storytelling.
In addition to the regular tournament, tonight ended the Northern Minnesota Junior High Conference season, with champions named in each of the 13 MSHSL Divisions of Speech. Blackduck had four Conference Champions, with
Kim Sydow and Kes Eggert in Duo Interpretation, Kaydre Gullette in Extemp Reading and Savannah Marsh in Serious Poetry
Congratulations junior high speakers – as always, your coaches are so VERY proud of your performance, your commitment, and your class at all competitions!
Eveleth-Gilbert Tournament 3/9/17
DRAKES SPEAKERS BRING HOME THE HARDWARE AGAIN!
The Drakes Speech Team took 2nd place out of 24 teams on Saturday, March 11th at the Eveleth-Gilbert tournament—losing out to Bemidji by a very skinny margin!
Tournament champions were Ellie Cleveland in Great Speeches and Matthew Metzler in Informative Speaking.
Andrew Metzler in Discussion, Logen Patch in Serious Drama, and Lillian Knotts in Serious Prose all took 2nd place, and the bronze medals went to Jody Bloom in Creative Expression and Michaela Sparby in Original Oratory.
Also in the finals and taking 4th place was Savannah Marsh in Serious Poetry, 5th place went to Nolan Juelson in Extemp Speaking, with Courtnee Porath taking 6th in Serious Drama.
Rounding out the finals in 7th place were Jody Bloom and Nolan Juelson in Duo and Rachel Roberts in Serious Poetry.
Earning Honorable Mention Awards for Blackduck were Jastyn Rodgers in Serious Drama, Elliot Stillday and Caroline Cheney—both in Informative Speaking, and Logen Patch in Serious Prose.
Congratulations to the winning speakers!
The Drakes Speech Team took 2nd place out of 24 teams on Saturday, March 11th at the Eveleth-Gilbert tournament—losing out to Bemidji by a very skinny margin!
Tournament champions were Ellie Cleveland in Great Speeches and Matthew Metzler in Informative Speaking.
Andrew Metzler in Discussion, Logen Patch in Serious Drama, and Lillian Knotts in Serious Prose all took 2nd place, and the bronze medals went to Jody Bloom in Creative Expression and Michaela Sparby in Original Oratory.
Also in the finals and taking 4th place was Savannah Marsh in Serious Poetry, 5th place went to Nolan Juelson in Extemp Speaking, with Courtnee Porath taking 6th in Serious Drama.
Rounding out the finals in 7th place were Jody Bloom and Nolan Juelson in Duo and Rachel Roberts in Serious Poetry.
Earning Honorable Mention Awards for Blackduck were Jastyn Rodgers in Serious Drama, Elliot Stillday and Caroline Cheney—both in Informative Speaking, and Logen Patch in Serious Prose.
Congratulations to the winning speakers!
Bemidji Tournament 2/25/17
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DRAKES SPEAKERS CLOSE TO HOME!
The Drakes Speech Team took 8th place out of 26 teams in Bemidji on Saturday in the toughest tournament competition so far this season. Only 25 varsity speakers competed due to a lot of illnesses—so to finish in the top third of the competition was a real feat!
Ellie Cleveland earned an individual championship in Great Speeches with 3rd place medals going to Angelo Bell in Creative Expression and Matthew Metzler in Informative Speaking. Andrew Metzler rounded out the final round speakers for the Drakes, finishing with 7th place in Discussion.
Kes Eggert and Kim Sydow were awarded the honor of being the novice champions in the category of Duo Interpretation, and five Drakes speakers earned honorable mention awards—including Logen Patch who won in both Drama and in Prose, along with Courtnee Porath in Drama, Elliot Stillday in Informative Speaking, Savannah Marsh in Poetry, and Lillian Knotts in Prose.
The Drakes Speech Team took 8th place out of 26 teams in Bemidji on Saturday in the toughest tournament competition so far this season. Only 25 varsity speakers competed due to a lot of illnesses—so to finish in the top third of the competition was a real feat!
Ellie Cleveland earned an individual championship in Great Speeches with 3rd place medals going to Angelo Bell in Creative Expression and Matthew Metzler in Informative Speaking. Andrew Metzler rounded out the final round speakers for the Drakes, finishing with 7th place in Discussion.
Kes Eggert and Kim Sydow were awarded the honor of being the novice champions in the category of Duo Interpretation, and five Drakes speakers earned honorable mention awards—including Logen Patch who won in both Drama and in Prose, along with Courtnee Porath in Drama, Elliot Stillday in Informative Speaking, Savannah Marsh in Poetry, and Lillian Knotts in Prose.
Junior High Speech - park Rapids Tournament 2/21/17
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DRAKES JUNIOR HIGH SPEAKERS ARE WINNING BIG!
The Blackduck Junior High Speech Team took 2nd place out of 15 teams on Tuesday, February 21st in Park Rapids.
Drakes Champions were: Jastyn Rodgers in Drama, Kes Eggert and Kim Sydow in Duo, and Savannah Marsh in Poetry.
2nd place honors went to Kaydre Gullette in Extemp Reading, while 3rd place went to Haley Patel in Great Speeches, and Emily Okland in Poetry.
Regan Frenzel placed 4thin Poetry, Rachel Roberts placed 5th in poetry and Theresa Gustafson also placed 5th in Extemp Reading.
In 6th place for Blackduck were Sammy Christensen and Tommy Kellum in Duo, Kaytlin Haiby in Humor, and Abigail Johnson in Prose.
The Junior High Speech team is really impressing this year – way to go speakers!
The Blackduck Junior High Speech Team took 2nd place out of 15 teams on Tuesday, February 21st in Park Rapids.
Drakes Champions were: Jastyn Rodgers in Drama, Kes Eggert and Kim Sydow in Duo, and Savannah Marsh in Poetry.
2nd place honors went to Kaydre Gullette in Extemp Reading, while 3rd place went to Haley Patel in Great Speeches, and Emily Okland in Poetry.
Regan Frenzel placed 4thin Poetry, Rachel Roberts placed 5th in poetry and Theresa Gustafson also placed 5th in Extemp Reading.
In 6th place for Blackduck were Sammy Christensen and Tommy Kellum in Duo, Kaytlin Haiby in Humor, and Abigail Johnson in Prose.
The Junior High Speech team is really impressing this year – way to go speakers!
Virginia and Eastview Tournaments 2/18/17
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TWO CHAMPIONSHIPS IN A SINGLE DAY!
The Drakes Speech Team split up on Saturday, February 18th, to take on challengers in two different tournaments.
14 speakers competed and managed to grab the championship at Virginia High School, even against several larger teams, and seventeen total teams!
Individual champions for Blackduck were Ellie Cleveland in Great Speeches, Elliot Stillday in Informative Speaking, Michaela Sparby in Original Oratory, Rachel Roberts in Poetry, and Lilly Knotts in Prose.
The Drakes only 2nd place winner was Logen Patch in Drama, while 4th place honors went to Nolan Juelson and Jody Bloom in Duo.
Taking 5th place were Nolan Juelson in Extemp Speaking, Caroline Cheney in Informative Speaking, and Logen Patch in Prose.
In 6th place were Jody Bloom in Creative Expression and Kyla Pearson in Storytelling, while 7th honors went to Sammy Christensen & Tommy Kellum in Duo and Abigail Johnson in Prose.
Meanwhile—three members of the team went to an enormous Twin Cities Tournament at Eastview Apple Valley: Mathew and Andrew Metzler and Angelo Bell.
Angelo took 2nd place out of in Creative Expression in a tournament of more than 1,100 speakers, and his score alone was enough to single-handedly win the small school championship for Blackduck!
Congratulations Angelo and to all of the victorious speakers this weekend.
This is turning out to be another amazing season for the Drakes Speakers!
The Drakes Speech Team split up on Saturday, February 18th, to take on challengers in two different tournaments.
14 speakers competed and managed to grab the championship at Virginia High School, even against several larger teams, and seventeen total teams!
Individual champions for Blackduck were Ellie Cleveland in Great Speeches, Elliot Stillday in Informative Speaking, Michaela Sparby in Original Oratory, Rachel Roberts in Poetry, and Lilly Knotts in Prose.
The Drakes only 2nd place winner was Logen Patch in Drama, while 4th place honors went to Nolan Juelson and Jody Bloom in Duo.
Taking 5th place were Nolan Juelson in Extemp Speaking, Caroline Cheney in Informative Speaking, and Logen Patch in Prose.
In 6th place were Jody Bloom in Creative Expression and Kyla Pearson in Storytelling, while 7th honors went to Sammy Christensen & Tommy Kellum in Duo and Abigail Johnson in Prose.
Meanwhile—three members of the team went to an enormous Twin Cities Tournament at Eastview Apple Valley: Mathew and Andrew Metzler and Angelo Bell.
Angelo took 2nd place out of in Creative Expression in a tournament of more than 1,100 speakers, and his score alone was enough to single-handedly win the small school championship for Blackduck!
Congratulations Angelo and to all of the victorious speakers this weekend.
This is turning out to be another amazing season for the Drakes Speakers!
Junior High Cass LAke Tournament 2/14/17
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The Junior High Speech Team won big in Cass Lake on Tuesday night!
Gold Medal Champions were Kes Eggert & Kim Sydow in Duo and Kaydre Gullette in Extemp Reading.
Silver medalist in 2nd place were Theresa Gustafson in Extemp Reading, Haley Patel in Great Speeches, Abigail Johnson in Prose, and Savannah Marsh in Poetry.
And grabbing the 3rd place medals were Jastyn Rodgers in Drama, and Tommy Kellum and Sammy Christensen in Duo.
Finally, three Drakes speakers won Honorable Mention Awards, including: Rachel Roberts and Regan Frenzel in Poetry, and Karly Pitzl in Storytelling.
Awesome job speakers!
Gold Medal Champions were Kes Eggert & Kim Sydow in Duo and Kaydre Gullette in Extemp Reading.
Silver medalist in 2nd place were Theresa Gustafson in Extemp Reading, Haley Patel in Great Speeches, Abigail Johnson in Prose, and Savannah Marsh in Poetry.
And grabbing the 3rd place medals were Jastyn Rodgers in Drama, and Tommy Kellum and Sammy Christensen in Duo.
Finally, three Drakes speakers won Honorable Mention Awards, including: Rachel Roberts and Regan Frenzel in Poetry, and Karly Pitzl in Storytelling.
Awesome job speakers!
Hibbing Tournament 2/11/17
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On Saturday, February 11th, it was back on the road for the team—who were a little short handed with many illnesses—but still managed to grab 5th place team honors out of 22 teams.
Ellie Cleveland again was a champion in Great Speeches as well as taking an Honorable Mention in Humor.
Other medalists for the Drakes were 3rd place medalists: Andrew and Mathew Metzler—with Andy in Discussion and Matt in Informative Speaking.
Logen Patch got the 4th place medal in Serious Drama while 7th grader Haley Patel earned her first medal with a 5th place finish in Great Speeches.
The team had several Honorable Mention Honors, including: Jody Bloom in Creative Expression, Matt Metzler and Lilly Knotts in Duo, Caroline Cheney in Informative Speaking, and Savannah Marsh in Poetry.
Ellie Cleveland again was a champion in Great Speeches as well as taking an Honorable Mention in Humor.
Other medalists for the Drakes were 3rd place medalists: Andrew and Mathew Metzler—with Andy in Discussion and Matt in Informative Speaking.
Logen Patch got the 4th place medal in Serious Drama while 7th grader Haley Patel earned her first medal with a 5th place finish in Great Speeches.
The team had several Honorable Mention Honors, including: Jody Bloom in Creative Expression, Matt Metzler and Lilly Knotts in Duo, Caroline Cheney in Informative Speaking, and Savannah Marsh in Poetry.
Junior High Blackduck Tournament 2/6/17
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DRAKES JUNIOR HIGH SPEECH STARTS STRONG!
The Junior High Speech Team had their first tournament Monday evening at home—hosting 11 other schools and 200 speakers.
Individual champions were Kaydre Gullette in Extemp Reading and Savannah Marsh in Serious Interpretation of Poetry.
2nd winners were Kim Sydow and Kes Eggert in Duo, Haley Patel in Great Speeches, and Rachel Roberts in Serious Interpretation of Poetry.
3rd place went to Jastyn Rodgers in Serious Interpretation of Drama and Serenity Marthaler in Original Oratory, while Sammy Christensen and Tommy Kellum took home 6th place in Duo and Emily Okland took 6th in Poetry.
Honorable Mention Awards were won by Regan Frenzel in Poetry, Kaytlin Haiby in Humor, and Karly Pitzl in Storytelling.
This was a very strong start for the young team made up largely of new speakers! Way to go, kids—keep up the great work!
The Junior High Speech Team had their first tournament Monday evening at home—hosting 11 other schools and 200 speakers.
Individual champions were Kaydre Gullette in Extemp Reading and Savannah Marsh in Serious Interpretation of Poetry.
2nd winners were Kim Sydow and Kes Eggert in Duo, Haley Patel in Great Speeches, and Rachel Roberts in Serious Interpretation of Poetry.
3rd place went to Jastyn Rodgers in Serious Interpretation of Drama and Serenity Marthaler in Original Oratory, while Sammy Christensen and Tommy Kellum took home 6th place in Duo and Emily Okland took 6th in Poetry.
Honorable Mention Awards were won by Regan Frenzel in Poetry, Kaytlin Haiby in Humor, and Karly Pitzl in Storytelling.
This was a very strong start for the young team made up largely of new speakers! Way to go, kids—keep up the great work!
Blackduck TOURNAMENT 2/4/17
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DRAKES SPEAKERS ARE ON FIRE!!
The Varsity Speech Team really cleaned up at the Drakes Challenge at home on February 4th! The team took 2nd place out of 11 teams with a lot of individual winners.
Tournament champions were: Angello Bell in Creative Expression, Ellie Cleveland in Great Speeches, and Matthew Metzler in Informative Speaking.
2nd Medalists were Michaela Sparby in Original Oratory, and Lilly Knotts in Prose, while Savannah Marsh grabbed the bronze medal in Poetry.
Winning 4th place in finals were: Andrew Metzler in Discussion, Logen Patch in Serious Interpretation of Drama, Kaydre Gullette in Extemp Reading, Serenity Marthaler in Original Oratory, and Abigail Johnson in Serious Interpretation of Prose.
The duo of Lilly Knotts and Matt Metzler took home the 5th place medal, and Kyla Pearson won the 6th place hardware in Storytelling!
Winning an Award of Excellence was Ellie Cleveland in Humor, and Honorable Mention Awards went to: Jody Bloom in Creative Expression, Nolan Juelson and Jody Bloom in Duo, Elliot Stillday in Informative Speaking, and Emily Okland in Poetry.
The Varsity Speech Team really cleaned up at the Drakes Challenge at home on February 4th! The team took 2nd place out of 11 teams with a lot of individual winners.
Tournament champions were: Angello Bell in Creative Expression, Ellie Cleveland in Great Speeches, and Matthew Metzler in Informative Speaking.
2nd Medalists were Michaela Sparby in Original Oratory, and Lilly Knotts in Prose, while Savannah Marsh grabbed the bronze medal in Poetry.
Winning 4th place in finals were: Andrew Metzler in Discussion, Logen Patch in Serious Interpretation of Drama, Kaydre Gullette in Extemp Reading, Serenity Marthaler in Original Oratory, and Abigail Johnson in Serious Interpretation of Prose.
The duo of Lilly Knotts and Matt Metzler took home the 5th place medal, and Kyla Pearson won the 6th place hardware in Storytelling!
Winning an Award of Excellence was Ellie Cleveland in Humor, and Honorable Mention Awards went to: Jody Bloom in Creative Expression, Nolan Juelson and Jody Bloom in Duo, Elliot Stillday in Informative Speaking, and Emily Okland in Poetry.
McGregor TOURNAMENT 1/28/17
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DRAKES ARE 3RD PLACE WITH ONLY 5 SPEAKERS!
The Drakes Speech Team placed 3rd overall team on Saturday, January 28th in McGregor, with a team of only five speakers! What an accomplishment! Every speaker placed at the top of their categories and brought home the hardware, including Champions: Angello Bell in Creative Expression and Andrew Metzler in Discussion!
Taking the 2nd Place Medals were Matthew Metzler in Informative Speaking, Lillian Knotts in Serious Interpretation of Prose—and the team of Metzler and Knotts in Duo Interpretation of I’m Herbert – which audiences may remember from the BHS fall play.
Rounding out the team and taking home 4th place honors was Logen Patch in Serious Interpretation of Drama.
To earn a team trophy with only five speakers is an incredible feat—and bodes well for a successful season ahead! The full team will be hosting a Varsity Tournament on February 4th and a Junior High Tournament on February 6th.
The community is invited to join the team for the annual fund-raising dinner that the American Legion Auxiliary puts on to benefit the speakers. The menu is spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and desserts for free will donations. Serving is from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the BHS multi-purpose room. Funds raised help to provide new literary material, props, posters, and supplies.
The Drakes Speech Team placed 3rd overall team on Saturday, January 28th in McGregor, with a team of only five speakers! What an accomplishment! Every speaker placed at the top of their categories and brought home the hardware, including Champions: Angello Bell in Creative Expression and Andrew Metzler in Discussion!
Taking the 2nd Place Medals were Matthew Metzler in Informative Speaking, Lillian Knotts in Serious Interpretation of Prose—and the team of Metzler and Knotts in Duo Interpretation of I’m Herbert – which audiences may remember from the BHS fall play.
Rounding out the team and taking home 4th place honors was Logen Patch in Serious Interpretation of Drama.
To earn a team trophy with only five speakers is an incredible feat—and bodes well for a successful season ahead! The full team will be hosting a Varsity Tournament on February 4th and a Junior High Tournament on February 6th.
The community is invited to join the team for the annual fund-raising dinner that the American Legion Auxiliary puts on to benefit the speakers. The menu is spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and desserts for free will donations. Serving is from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in the BHS multi-purpose room. Funds raised help to provide new literary material, props, posters, and supplies.
Grand Rapids Tournament 1/21/17
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Congratulations to the Speech Team who brought home twelve individual awards from a 14-team tournament in Grand Rapids. Earning Honorable mention awards were: Logen Patch in Drama; Kaydre Gullette and Regan Frenzel in Duo; and Lillian Knotts in Prose.
6th place winners were Jody Bloom and Nolan Juelson in Duo Interpretation.
4th place winners were: Andrew Metzler in Discussion and Ellie Cleveland in Humor.
3rd Place went to Matthew Metzler in Informative Speaking.
2nd Place Honors went to: Jody Bloom in Creative Expression; and Savannah Marsh in Serious Interpretation of Poetry.
Blackduck had four tournament champions: Angello Bell in Creative Expression; Ellie Cleveland in Great Speeches; and Matthew Metzler and Lilly Knotts in Duo Interpretation. All of our Champions received straight number one rankings from all judges!
Way to go speakers! Keep up the great work!
6th place winners were Jody Bloom and Nolan Juelson in Duo Interpretation.
4th place winners were: Andrew Metzler in Discussion and Ellie Cleveland in Humor.
3rd Place went to Matthew Metzler in Informative Speaking.
2nd Place Honors went to: Jody Bloom in Creative Expression; and Savannah Marsh in Serious Interpretation of Poetry.
Blackduck had four tournament champions: Angello Bell in Creative Expression; Ellie Cleveland in Great Speeches; and Matthew Metzler and Lilly Knotts in Duo Interpretation. All of our Champions received straight number one rankings from all judges!
Way to go speakers! Keep up the great work!
Pequot Lakes TOURNAMENT 1/14/17
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The Blackduck Drakes Speech Team kicked off their season on Saturday, January 14th at Pequot Lakes, earning 6th place out of 15 teams on Saturday in Pequot Lakes.
Award-winners for the Varsity Team were Ellie Cleveland who took 2nd in Great Speeches, Matthew Metzler, 2nd in Informative Speaking. Ellie Cleveland also took 4th place in Humor, Jody Bloom was 5th in Creative Expression, and Blackduck had three 6th place medalists: Courtnee Porath in Serious Drama, Elliot Stillday in Informative Speaking, and Abigail Johnson in Serious Prose. Earning an Award of Excellence were Angello Bell in Creative Expression and Logen Patch in Serious Drama.
It was a great start to the season for the speech team. Head coach, Jennifer Parker said that she and her assistant coaches: Kari Slindee, Kim Coborn, and Kelly Metzler are anticipating a season that is certain to bring a lot of changes and new experiences. The team is young and growing, which is very exciting, along with returning veteran speakers who have both Section and State appearances and medals to their credit already. Stay tuned—it’s going to be a good one!
Award-winners for the Varsity Team were Ellie Cleveland who took 2nd in Great Speeches, Matthew Metzler, 2nd in Informative Speaking. Ellie Cleveland also took 4th place in Humor, Jody Bloom was 5th in Creative Expression, and Blackduck had three 6th place medalists: Courtnee Porath in Serious Drama, Elliot Stillday in Informative Speaking, and Abigail Johnson in Serious Prose. Earning an Award of Excellence were Angello Bell in Creative Expression and Logen Patch in Serious Drama.
It was a great start to the season for the speech team. Head coach, Jennifer Parker said that she and her assistant coaches: Kari Slindee, Kim Coborn, and Kelly Metzler are anticipating a season that is certain to bring a lot of changes and new experiences. The team is young and growing, which is very exciting, along with returning veteran speakers who have both Section and State appearances and medals to their credit already. Stay tuned—it’s going to be a good one!
