Plymouth High School Speech and Debate Team Competes Well in State Competition

The Plymouth High School Speech and Debate team had a successful showing in the state event on Saturday, March 28.

The team overall finished second in the state. Nate Garrick was the state champion in discussion. Kylee Rippe was second in international extemporaneous and Elizabeth Polstra was second in drama. Fourth place finishes include Christie Gorka in drama, Clayton Lenig in humor and Kalee Lowry in original oratory. Chase Holzwart and Jillian Smith finished fifth in scripted duo as well as Garrett Garver in United States extemporaneous speaking.

Culver Academy students were able to finish third in the AA division and Knox High School was seventh in the A Division.