windtalkers group photo at state competition

The Windtalkers have again achieved the status of State 3A Speech and Debate Champions.

In the field of all classifications, they were honored as third in the state; 17 schools competed.

Individual Awards were garnered by the following team members:

Presleigh Boan: Individual STATE CHAMPION Prose Interpretation.

Olivia DeOliveira: Individual STATE CHAMPION Novice Impromptu Speaking; 5th place Prose Interpretation; Top Novice Prose Interpretation.

Jacob Wilkins: 5th place Extemporaneous Speaking; 5th place Varsity Impromptu Speaking.

Emerald Roberts: 2nd place Expository Speaking; 3rd place Novice Impromptu Speaking.

SaxiJazz Butler: 3rd place Children's Storytelling; Top Novice Children's Storytelling.

The Windtalkers are coached by Ree Lawson and assistant Tiffany Nicastro.

(text from the Windtalkers Facebook page)