Speech and Drama Columbus Divisional Tournament
Author: Melissa Guderjahn
Speech and Drama Columbus Divisional Tournament
Melissa Guderjahn
The sub-zero weather may have canceled the home Speech, Debate & Drama meet, but it certainly did not cool off the Bulldog’s hot streak!
The Broadwater team brought home the Class B Drama Championship trophy from their Divisional Tournament in Columbus over the weekend. The state is split into three divisions, combining both Class B and C schools. Broadwater falls within the Southern division which also includes: Belfry, Columbus, Ennis, Florence-Carlton, Fromberg, Gardiner, Harlowton, Jefferson, Joliet, Loyola Sacred Heart, Manhattan/Manhattan Christian, Powell, Reed Point, Red Lodge, Sheridan, Sweetgrass, Three Forks, Twin Bridges, West Yellowstone, Whitehall, and White Sulphur Springs.
The kids all compete together (regardless of their class) within their event and if they advance to the final round of eight, earn points for their team. The team trophies are then awarded for the top teams in Speech & Debate for both Class B and Class C, as well as the top teams in Drama for both Class B and Class C.
The first medals of the evening were indeed First Place medals, which went to Jazlyn Martin, Haylie Reinke, Melania Lambott and Sarah Morgan. Their Dramatic Theatre piece which earned them a Divisional Championship is titled “I Was There” and is an emotional look into what students might experience in a school shooting event.
Another Division title and first place Humorous Theater medals were awarded to Havyn Vandenacre & Kyla Meissner with “Bad Actors,” a crazy romp into a Romeo and Juliet audition call.
Second-place medals were also awarded to two Broadwater entries. Scarlett McDaniel, Nykia Mondragon and Noah Borror continued their excellent season in Classical Theater with their interpretation of Lewis Carrol’s “Alice in Wonderland.” Hannah Hall placed second in Dramatic Solo with her entry “My Name is Amy” about a babysitter’s experience, which will leave you emotional.
Creighton Wright and Isaiah Cassidy teamed up for their take on the classic skit by Abbott and Costello “Who’s on First?” They hit a home run to place 4th in Classical Theatre. Their teammates in the Humorous Theatre category presented “Kev Burger” about a date night at a questionable restaurant, featuring Riley Rauser, Logan Barkhurst, Aidan Easter & Jenna Mainwaring. They secured their trip to State with a 5th-place finish. Arabella McDaniel came in 5th with her Mime entry titled “Stubborn Cow”.
Both Bulldog entries in the Humorous Solo event advanced to the finals. Caleb LeLacheur premiered a new entry titled “Lifetime Achievement” about award show acceptance speeches which landed him in 6th place. His teammate, Jasmine Thomas was right behind in 7th place with her presentation of “21 Ways to Get Detention”. Trista Moos placed 7th in Dramatic Solo with “Monologue 150” about an assault and its aftermath.
Every member of the Drama team advanced to their event finals earning them each a trip to the state meet and contributing to the team Class B Drama Divisional Championship Trophy!
The smaller field of Class B/C competitors was a relief for the Speech Team and certainly showed in their results. Lexi Davies’s Original Oratory titled “Everyone Should Learn to Bake” earned her a 3rd placed finish and trip to state. Both Bulldogs in Humorous Oral Interpretation made the finals earning their team points.
Angel Sentinella’s “Math Curse” earned her 4th place while Kayley Conner’s “Paperbag Princess” garnered 8th. Also competing for the Speech Team, but not quite making the finals was Sam Flesch with his piece from “Fahrenheit 451” in Dramatic Oral Interpretation.
Rounding out the Speech team were Ashley Sanderson (Spontaneous Oral Interpretation), Shalyn Sentinella (Impromptu) and Grace Kroeger (Impromptu). Due to the nature of their events, these competitors do not have a prepared piece. Instead, they are given either a reading, political cartoon or quotation with a few minutes of time to prepare their presentation. Quite a demanding undertaking each round!
The State Speech, Debate & Drama Class B/C Competition will take place in Choteau over the weekend. The entries will compete in three preliminary rounds over two days, hopefully advancing to the semi-final round of 16 and then the final round of 8 competitors. Broadwater Bulldogs are taking 23 competitors to the state competition and hope to do well.
Good luck to all!
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Image 1 Caption: Speech and Drama Team celebrate Class B Divisional Drama Team Championship.
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Image 2 Caption: Haylie, Sarah, Melania & Jazlyn are Divisional Dramatic Theater Champions.
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Image 3 Caption: Havyn & Kyla are Divisional Humorous Theater Champions.
Photo Credits: Melissa Guderjahn
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