The Iola High School Forensics Team included, front from left, Jon Poffenbarager, Lexie Vega, Katie Weide, Jacob Andersen, Parker Smith, Gaby Lampe, Elanie Sturgeon; back row, Allie Fager, Isabella Duke, Haley Carlin, River Hess, Andre Quinn, Sadrie Overall, Josie Plumlee. COURTESY PHOTO Finalists were Jacob Andersen, River Hess and Lexie Vega.
Iola High School forensics students returned from state competition this past weekend with numerous honors. The competition took place Saturday at Topeka.
Results:
Finalists:
Lexie Vega and River Hess, 2nd place in Improvised Duet Acting
Lexie Vega and River Hess , 5th place in Duo Interpretation
Jacob Andersen, 4th place in Oral Interpretation of Poetry
Semifinalists
Isabella Duke, 7th place in Original Oration
Parker Smith, 8th place in Humorous Solo Acting
Allie Fager, 8th place in Oral Interpretation of Poetry
Gaby Lampe and Sadrie Overall, 9th place in Duo Interpretation
Honorable Mentions:
Katie Weide, 13th place in Serious Solo Acting
Haley Carlin, 13th place in Humorous Solo Acting
Andre Quinn, 14th place in Impromptu Speaking
Team Sweeps, 7th