Congratulations, StJ Speech Team!

Congratulations, Speech Team! The St. John Speech Team had an incredible showing at the Seattle Prep Speech Tournament, with the most wins St. John has ever earned at a single tournament! That achievement reflects the dedication and hardwork of our students and Mrs. Pierce, Speech Team teacher. Outstanding job, Eagles!

Congratulations to the following Seattle Prep Tournament Champions & Finalists for their outstanding performances: Esme P. – 2nd Place, Novice Editorial Commentary; Kaia S. – 1st Place, Open Duo Interpretation; Holland P. – 1st Place, Open Duo Interpretation; Naomi C. – Finalist, Novice Editorial Commentary; Arella M. – Finalist, Novice Duo Interpretation; Sofia M. – Finalist, Novice Duo Interpretation; Audri G. – Finalist, Open Duo Interpretation; Christina F. – Finalist, Open Duo Interpretation;. Congrats to Holland P. and Kaia S! Both students earned scholarships to Seattle Prep.

Congratulations to the following OPEN Individual Round Winners: Audri G. – Duo Interpretation; Christina F. – Duo Interpretation; Kaia S. – Duo Interpretation; Holland P. – Duo Interpretation.

Congratulations to the following NOVICE Individual Round Winners: Arella M. & Sofia M. – Duo Interpretation; Avery B. – Editorial Commentary & Humorous Interpretation; Melsie W. & Silvia H. – Duo Interpretation; Esme P. – Editorial Commentary; Mila S. & Naomi C. – Duo Interpretation.

Thank you to our volunteer judges, whose time, energy, and generosity made this tournament possible: Beth Rubin, Cara Wakefield, Elle Gustafson, Jada Wambua, and Sofia Oines. And last but not least, thank you to Mrs. Pierce, our speech team teacher, who singlehandedly built our speech program.