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SPEECH ORAL INTERPRETATION

The speech program with the largest number of participating schools is the Oral Interpretation Program. Students from participating schools may enter any of seven categories available in the program. The schools are divided into three classes at the State Festival. Contestants from the Class “B” schools begin competition at the district level. The winners from the Class “B” district contests advance on to a region contest. It is at the regional level that students from Class “A” schools have their initial competition. The winners from the regional level contests go to the State Festival. Class "AA" schools automatically qualify for the State Festival.

Statistics DISTRICT CONTESTS (“B” SCHOOLS ONLY)

Number of participating schools ........................................................... 64 Number of entries .............................................................................. 444

REGION CONTESTS(“B” &”A” Schools) Number of participating “A” schools ................................................... 41 Number of entries from “A” schools ................................................. 272 Number of participating “B” schools ................................................... 57 Number of entries from “B” schools ................................................. 234

STATE FESTIVAL Number of participating "AA" schools ................................................. 14 Number of entries from "AA" schools ................................................. 92 Number of participating “A” schools ................................................... 28 Number of entries from “A” schools ................................................... 89 Number of participating “B” schools .................................................. 39 Number of entries from “B” schools ................................................. 106

102nd ANNUAL STATE ORAL INTERPRETATION FESTIVAL RESULTS

Ramkota River Centre and Pierre T. F. Riggs High School Pierre, South Dakota December 2-3. 2011

The 2011 State Oral Interpretation Festival was scheduled with the Friday sessions being held at the Ramkota River Centre and the Saturday sessions at Pierre T. F. Riggs High School. During the Festival, the judges awarded 40 superiors to the Class “AA” competitors. The Class “A” competitors received 44 superior awards and Class "B" competitors earned 46 superior ratings. In addition to the Individual Superior Awards, Team Excellence Award plaques were presented to all schools whose contestants performed with overall excellence. Class “A” and Class “B” schools must achieve at least two Superiors and Class “AA” schools must achieve at least four Superiors to be recognized with a Team Excellence Award. Three Class "AA" schools, 14 Class “A” schools and 15 Class “B” schools received the Team Excellence Award plaques.

CLASS “AA” STATE FESTIVAL RESULTS

Class “AA” Team Excellence Award Brookings - Michelle Heylens & Sally Pies Sioux Falls Lincoln - Bryan Hegg Sioux Falls O’Gorman - Teresa Fester & Jason Van Engen

Class “AA” Team Excellence Award Coaches: L-R: Michelle Heylens & Sally Pies, Brookings; Bryan Hegg, Sioux Falls Lincoln; Teresa Fester & Jason Van Engen,

Sioux Falls O'Gorman (photo courtesy of SDPB)

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CLASS “AA” INDIVIDUAL SUPERIOR RATINGS

Class “AA” Non-Original Oratory Ethan Marsland, Sturgis Brown "The Arrogance of Power" Emily Uecker, Sioux Falls Lincoln "Uncle Maxim Digs Dead Animals" Alliyah Greaver, Yankton "Stanford Commencement Address" Nick French, Brookings "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" Shelby Bloomer, Sioux Falls O'Gorman "Watch Your Slanguage"

Class “AA” Humorous Reading Jason Williamson, Sioux Falls Lincoln "Kochenderfer's Dracula" Stetson Heirigs, Aberdeen Central "Finding Ryan" Charlie Solomon, Sioux Falls O'Gorman "Mrs. Mannerly" Lydia Kanz, Pierre T.F. Riggs "Tips for Women" Maddy Gohn, Huron "Disney Mom Group Therapy" Mariam Albousafi, Sioux Falls Roosevelt "30 Reasons Not to be in a Play"

Class “AA” Interpretation of Serious Plays

Genevieve Fuller, Sioux Falls O'Gorman "The Amish Project"

Isabel Middleton-Watts, Sioux Falls Lincoln Woman Before a Glass"

Kara Polasky, Brandon Valley "Purple Breasts" Blanche Froelich, Brookings "ReEntry"

Class "AA" Non-Original Oratory Superiors: Back Row, L-R: Ethan Marsland, Sturgis Brown; Emily Uecker,

Sioux Falls Lincoln (photo courtesy of SDPB)

Class "AA" Serious Plays Superiors: L-R: Genevieve Fuller, Sioux Falls O'Gorman; Isabel Middleton-Watts,

Sioux Falls Lincoln; Kara Polasky, Brandon Valley; Blanche Froelich, Brookings (photo courtesy of SDPB)

Class "AA" Humorous Superiors: L-R: Jason Williamson, Sioux

Falls Lincoln; Stetson Heirigs, Aberdeen Central; Charlie Solomon, Sioux Falls O'Gorman; Lydia Kanz, Pierre T.F. Riggs; Maddy Gohn, Huron; Mariam Albousafi, Sioux Falls Roosevelt

(photo courtesy of SDPB)

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Class “AA” Interpretation of Serious Prose Dan Zimmerman, Sioux Falls Washington "The Man Who Loved Her" Shannon Brick, Sioux Falls Lincoln "The Devil's Mistress" Juan Skorey, Yankton "The Road" Mikey Payne, Sioux Falls O'Gorman "In the Sanctuary of Outcasts"

Class “AA” Poetry Reading Katie Housiaux, Brookings "Your Own, Sylvia" Bailey Larson, Sioux Falls O'Gorman "Clock of Hearts" Halle Pilgrim, Sturgis Brown "The Unabridged History of America" Emily Schoenbeck, Watertown "Paradise Lost" Monica Boyer, Sioux Falls Roosevelt "Because I am Furniture" Jeremy Junge, Rapid City Stevens "My Friend Allen" Desiree Frederick, Sioux Falls Lincoln "Black Life"

Class “AA” Readers Theatre Sioux Falls Lincoln, "beat. a play on words" Kristian Asfeldt, Dakota Driver, Jordan Hoy, Landon Javers, Brandon Phrommany, Brian Rhoades Yankton, "Greece: The Ancient Musical! (Sort Of)" Linsey Ferris, Haley Haro, Jordan Hauger, Brady Knodel, Kayla Sylvester, Nicole Westerman Huron, "Rindercella" Troy Berg, Maddy Klein, Maddy Gohn, Sarahi Luna, Crystal Wharton, Jessica Hotchkiss Rapid City Stevens, "The Newbie" Jeremy Junge, Savoy Schuler, Ryan Long, Hannah Alyea, Beth Schleusener Watertown, "Catching Smoke" Emily Schoenbeck, Monica Gutierrez , Alexa Moeller Sioux Falls O'Gorman, "3 Words" Joey Bezenek, Alex Shields, Ellen Nelson, Sarah Dougherty, Lizzie O'Connell, Bethany Claussen

Class "AA" Poetry Superiors: L-R: Katie Housiaux, Brookings; Bailey Larson, Sioux Falls O'Gorman; Halle Pilgrim, Sturgis Brown; Emily Schoenbeck, Watertown;

Monica Boyer, Sioux Falls Roosevelt; Jeremy Junge, Rapid City Stevens; Desiree Frederick, Sioux Falls Lincoln

(courtesy of SDPB)

Class “AA” Serious Prose Superiors: L-R: Dan Zimmerman, Sioux Falls Washington; Shannon

Brick, Sioux Falls Lincoln; Juan Skorey, Yankton; Alexa Moeller, Watertown; Mikey Payne, Sioux

Falls O'Gorman (photo courtesy of SDPB)

Class "AA" Readers Theatre Superior Groups: (Listed by School Front Row to Back Row) (Courtesy of SDBP)

Sioux Falls Lincoln, "beat. a play on words" Kristian Asfeldt, Dakota Driver, Jordan Hoy, Landon Javers,

Brandon Phrommany, Brian Rhoades Yankton, "Greece: The Ancient Musical! (Sort Of)"

Linsey Ferris, Haley Haro, Jordan Hauger, Brady Knodel, Kayla Sylvester, Nicole Westerman

Huron, "Rindercella" Troy Berg, Maddy Klein, Maddy Gohn, Sarahi Luna,

Crystal Wharton, Jessica Hotchkiss Rapid City Stevens, "The Newbie"

Jeremy Junge, Savoy Schuler, Ryan Long, Hannah Alyea, Beth Schleusener Watertown, "Catching Smoke"

Emily Schoenbeck, Monica Gutierrez , Alexa Moeller Sioux Falls O'Gorman, "3 Words"

Joey Bezenek, Alex Shields, Ellen Nelson, Sarah Dougherty, Lizzie O'Connell, Bethany Claussen

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Natasha Hernandez, Maddy Klein, Kortny Sterrett

Class “AA” Duet Interpretation Jeremy Junge & Hannah Alyea, Rapid City Stevens "Room" Halle Pilgrim & Trenton Opstedahl, Sturgis Brown "Out of Control" Allie Kantack & Nick Kantack, Brookings "Butter Battle Book" Shannon Brick & Brian Rhoades, Sioux Falls Lincoln

"Gruesome Playground Injuries" Maddy Klein & Maddy Gohn, Huron "The Banality Briefs" Frankie Maxwell & Haley Maxwell, Sioux Falls O'Gorman

"Finding Wonderland" Brodigan Morton & Nick Brandt, Aberdeen Central "Mario and Luigi"

CLASS “A” STATE FESTIVAL RESULTS Class “A” Team Excellence Award Aberdeen Roncalli - Angel Vermillion Belle Fourche - Michelle Carr Beresford - Terri Buechler Britton-Hecla– Virginia Anderson & Gretchen Christenson Deubrook Area - Emily Eggebraaten Harrisburg - Stefanie Gross Lead-Deadwood - Shirlene Joseph Sioux Falls Christian - Jessica De Wit Sioux Valley - Stacey Vostad Sisseton - Sharon Prendergast Tea Area - Teri Alleven Vermillion - Mary Begley West Central - Paula Hawks Winner - Judy Duffy

Class "AA" Duet Superiors: Front & Back, L-R: Hannah Alyea & Jeremy Junge, Rapid City Stevens; Halle

Pilgrim & Trenton Opstedahl, Sturgis Brown; Allie Kantack & Nick Kantack, Brookings; Shannon Brick & Brian Rhoades, Sioux Falls Lincoln; Maddy Klein & Maddy Gohn, Huron; Frankie Maxwell & Haley Maxwell, Sioux Falls O'Gorman;

Brodigan Morton & Nick Brandt, Aberdeen Central (Courtesy of SDBP)

Class “A” Team Excellence Award Coaches: Photo not ordered: Angel Vermillion, Aberdeen Roncalli; Michelle Carr, Belle Fourche;

Terri Buechler, Beresford; Virginia Anderson & Gretchen Christenson, Britton-Hecla; Emily Eggebraaten, Deubrook Area;

Stefanie Gross, Harrisburg; Shirlene Joseph, Lead-Deadwood; Jessica De Wit, Sioux Falls Christian; Stacey Vostad, Sioux Valley; Sharon

Prendergast, Sisseton; Teri Alleven, Tea Area; Mary Begley, Vermillion; Paula Hawks, West Central; Judy Duffy, WinnerGross,

Harrisburg (Back) Miranda Wells & Jenny Keller, Duel; Jayne Jaeger, Great Plains Lutheran;

Gretchen Christenson & Virginia Anderson, Britton-Hecla (courtesy of SDPB)

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Class “A” Individual Superiors

Class “A” Non-Original Oratory Brennan Bassett, Sioux Valley "Patton's Speech to the Third Army: June 1944" Joe Schartz, West Central "We Will Bury You" Marisa Hinderaker, Deubrook Area "The Dying Art of the Complaint" Sami Zoss, Beresford "A" is for Average"

Class “A” Humorous Reading Allie Verry, Belle Fourche "How to Write Suspense" Caitlyn Drietz, Flandreau "Naomi in the Living Room" Caleb Woodring, Tea Area "The 17th Annual Malcolm X Jefferson Elementary Talent Show” Carrie Wegleitner, Britton-Hecla "Ruffled Feathers" Laura Hayes, Harrisburg "Camp Sunshine"

Class “A” Interpretation of Serious Plays Julia Auch, Beresford "368 Friends" Tristan Chasing-Hawk, Harrisburg "The Tricky Part" Hannah Covey, Winner "Guilt" Alex Qualm, West Central "Ashes" Josh Hinkemeyer, Sisseton "The Exhibition" Xanthe Dewolf, Lead-Deadwood "Irena's Vow"

Class "A" Non-Original Oratory Superiors: L-R: Brennan Bassett, Sioux Valley; Joe Schartz, West Central; Marisa

Hinderaker, Deubrook Area; Sami Zoss, Beresford; Hattie Erickson, Britton-Hecla (courtesy of SDPB)

Class "A" Humorous Superiors: L-R: Allie Verry, Belle Fourche; Caitlyn Drietz, Flandreau; Caleb Woodring, Tea Area; Jordan Barthel, Lead-Deadwood; Carrie Wegleitner, Britton-Hecla;

Laura Hayes, Harrisburg (courtesy of SDPB)

Class "A" Serious Plays Superiors: Back Row - L-R: Hannah Covey, Winner; Alex Qualm, West Central;

Josh Hinkemeyer, Sisseton Front Row - L-R: Xanthe Dewolf, Lead-Deadwood; Julia Auch,

Beresford; Tristan Chasing-Hawk, Harrisburg (courtesy of SDPB)

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Class “A” Interpretation of Serious Prose Brennan Bassett, Sioux Valley "American Psycho" Daryon Baumberger, Lead-Deadwood "The Dead Book" Madeline Schmitt, Tea Area "Mother's Day" Katie Loutsch, Milbank "Love You, Hate You, Miss You" Sadie Jensen, Harrisburg "Stolen Moments" Allie Verry, Belle Fourche "The year of Secret Assignments" Natalie Gronlund, Winner "We Were Just Kids"

Class “A” Poetry Reading Randy LaMie, Vermillion "Poems by Billy Collins"” Emily Meyer, Deubrook Area "Lady Lazarus" LeeAnn Molengraaf, Sioux Valley "Escaping Tornado Season" Jayne Reinhiller, Sioux Falls Christian "Renascence"

Class “A” Readers Theatre Lead-Deadwood, "Where the Wild Things Are" Jordan Barthel, John Parsons, Whitney Reiling, Daryon Baumberger, Hailie Statler, Xanthe Wagner, "25 Things We Hate About Facebook" Miranda Crisman, Jenece Holzbauer, Holly Mattis Sioux Valley, "Pretty Pitiful Princesses" Maquenzie Anderson, Brennan Bassett, Ryan Bjorklund, Brooke Nelson, Kaylee Vander Wal Madison, "Swimming To Cambodia" Becky Froehlich, Amy Shan, Jaden Stout, Erin LeMair, Brian Niedert Aberdeen Roncalli, "Elevator Games" Jenna Croymans, Joe Kienow , Brian Monson Sioux Falls Christian, "Tonight at 10" Brooks Hitt, Scott Mah, Matt Wilcox, Lindsey Schaap, Dustin Wahl, Connor Engbers Beresford, "High School: It's a Concept" Liz Geyer, Krista Hoffer, Alinia Houser, Rachel Olson-Baer, Sami Zoss

Class "A" Serious Prose Superiors: L-R: Brennan Bassett, Sioux Valley; Daryon Baumberger, Lead-Deadwood; Madeline

Schmitt, Tea Area; Katie Loutsch, Milbank; Sadie Jensen, Harrisburg; Allie Verry, Belle Fourche; Natalie Gronlund,

Winner (courtesy of SDPB)

Class "A" Poetry Superiors: Back Row, L-R: Randy LaMie, Vermillion; Emily Carr, Belle Fourche;

Mathew Tallman, Little Wound Front Row, L-R: LeeAnn Molengraaf, Sioux Valley; Emily

Meyer, Deubrook Area; Jayne Reinhiller, Sioux Falls Christian (courtesy of SDPB)

Class "A" Readers Theatre Superior Groups (courtesy of SDPB)

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Class “A” Duet Interpretation Maquenzie Anderson & Kaig Havrevold, Sioux Valley

"2007 Eleven" Alex Mattern & Brian Monson, Aberdeen Roncalli

"Boy Meets Girl: A Young Love Story" Jordan Barthel & John Parsons, Lead-Deadwood

"The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza" Laura Knippling & Mackenzie Pfeifle, Miller "For Here Or To Go..." Brittany Cleveland & Josh Hinkemeyer, Sisseton "The Fourposter" Sadie Jensen & Tristan Chasing-Hawk, Harrisburg "Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks" Sam Pearson & William Card, Vermillion "13 Ways to Screw Up Your College Interview"

CLASS “B” STATE FESTIVAL RESULTS Class “B” Team Excellence Award Chester Area - Carrie Oorlog Clark - Sherray Hurlbert DeSmet - Jennifer Dobson Florence - Mary Kay Black Hanson - Jill Pociask Rosholt - Kim Davidson Freeman Academy - Todd Jones Gayville-Violin - Kellen Moser Great-Plains Lutheran - Jayne Jaeger Hanson - Deborah Bell McCook Central - Linda Kimmel Waubay - Laura Maag Lake Preston - Cathy Nelson Mitchell Christian - Char Glanzer Timber Lake - Diana Holzer

Class “B” Individual Superiors

Class “B” Non-Original Oratory Heather Mead, McCook Central "The Dying Art of the Complaint" Luke Buffington, Gayville-Volin "Packing Parachutes" Michaela Derby, Estelline "The Human Brain From Uh Oh Observations from Both Sides of the Refrigerator Door" Dana Kaufman, Freeman "CyberLife" Alecia VanTassel, Wolsey-Wessington "Eulogy for Robert Kennedy" Trey Persson, Hanson "You've Got to Find What You Love"

Class "A" Duet Superiors: (Photo not ordered): Maquenzie Anderson & Kaig Havrevold, Sioux Valley; Alex Mattern & Brian Monson,

Aberdeen Roncalli; John Parsons & Jordan Barthel, Lead-Deadwood; Laura Knippling & Mackenzie Pfeifle, Miller; Brittany Cleveland & Josh Hinkemeyer, Sisseton; Sadie Jensen & Tristan Chasing-Hawk,

Harrisburg; Sam Pearson & William Card, Vermillion (courtesy of SDPB)

Class "B" Non-Original Oratory Superiors: (Not Ordered) Heather Mead, McCook Central; Luke Buffington, Gayville-Volin; Michaela Derby, Estelline; Dana Kaufman, Freeman;

Alecia VanTassel, Wolsey-Wessington; Trey Persson, Hanson (courtesy of SDPB)

Class “B” Team Excellence Award Coaches: Front Row – Left to Right: Carrie Oorlog, Chester Area; Sherray Hurlbert, Clark;

Jennifer Dobson, DeSmet; Mary Kay Black, Florence; Jill Pociask, Hanson; Kim Davidson, Rosholt. Back Row – Left to Right: Todd Jones, Freeman Academy; Kellen Moser, Gayville-Violin; Jayne

Jaeger, Great-Plains Lutheran; Deborah Bell, Hanson; Linda Kimmel, McCook Central. Not Pictured: Laura Maag, Waubay; Cathy Nelson, Lake Preston; Char Glanzer, Mitchell Christian;

Diana Holzer, Timber Lake (courtesy of SDPB)

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Class “B” Humorous Readings Michelle Mastel, Florence "The Government Manual For New Superheroes" Becca Glanzer, Mitchell Christian "The Book of Awesome" Sean Meginness, Timber Lake "Harris & Me" Joey Heidecker, Lemmon "Dueling Doormen" Evan Jensen, Lake Preston "Stuff My Dad Says" Anna Schroeder, Great Plains Lutheran "Baby's First Airing"

Class “B” Interpretation of Serious Plays Christina Hofer, Freeman Academy "Vivien Leigh-The Last Press Conference" Kyle Ortmeier, Faulkton Area "A Matter of Life and Death" Levi Seefeldt, Clark "Brushstroke" Callie Baumberger, Chester Area "Organ Donor" Shelby Huber, Menno "Equinox" Deric Denning, Mt. Vernon "A Time to Kill"

Class “B” Interpretation of Serious Prose Doug Geyer, De Smet "The Virgin Suicides" Jenna Varilek, Clark "Speak" Anna Schroeder , Great Plains Lutheran "My Mother's Touch" Rebecca Gaikowski, Waubay "My Sister's Keeper" Ashley Sloan, Gayville-Volin "Dear Jeffrey (An Unsigned Note to a Serial Killer from a Former Classmate)" Adam Anderson, Chester Area "Coyote Killer" Shay Peterson, Hanson "Behind You" Katy Hines, James Valley Christian "Ashes"

Class "B" Serious Plays Superiors: Christina Hofer, Freeman Academy; Kyle Ortmeier, Faulkton Area; Levi Seefeldt, Clark; Callie Baumberger, Chester Area; Shelby Huber, Menno; Not

pictured: Deric Denning, Mt. Vernon (courtesy of SDPB)

Class "B" Humorous Superiors: Back Row, L-R: Michelle Mastel, Florence; Sean Meginness, Timber Lake; Evan Jensen, Lake

Preston; Joey Heidecker, Lemmon Front Row, L-R: Anna Schroeder, Great Plains Lutheran; Becca

Glanzer, Mitchell Christian (courtesy of SDPB)

Class "B" Serious Prose Superiors: Back Row, L-R: Doug Geyer, De Smet; Jenna Varilek, Clark; Anna Schroeder,

Great Plains Lutheran; Rebecca Gaikowski, Waubay Front Row, L-R: Ashley Sloan, Gayville-Volin; Adam Anderson, Chester Area; Shay Peterson, Hanson; Katy Hines, James Valley

Christian (courtesy of SDPB)

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Class “B” Poetry Reading Rebecca Gaikowski, Waubay "A Cowful of Cowboy Poetry" Jasmine Swartz, Rosholt "The Spider and the Fly" Kimberly Cleveland, Lake Preston "Cat, You Better Come Home" Christina Hofer, Freeman Academy "You Remind Me of You: A Poetry Memoir" Heather Mead, McCook Central "How to Heal the Hurt by Hating" Ashley Heupel, Clark "When The Towers Fell" Class “B” Readers Theatre Arlington, "Udder Nonsense" Alex Clelland, Amanda Jensen , Brodrick Wendland

Florence, "Action News Now With 10% More Action" Michelle Mastel, Jordan Wellnitz, Amanda Aslesen, Matthew Hummel

Timber Lake, "How to Have a Relationship with a Guy" Kristin Aberle, Reba Aberle, Luke Crance, Evy Johnson, Scott Maher, Sean Meginness

Plankinton, "The History of Mankind" Tom Harris, Kellam Karst, Xavier Salaja, Tyler Urban, Jacob Stanfield, LizBeth Spinar

Clark, "George Carlin's Guide to Dining Out" Mackenzie Huber, Skylar Welk, Tyson Jenkins, Morgan Nelson, Rawson Yost, Jill Warkenthien

Chester Area, "How To Remodel a Man" Shannon Tokheim, Jeni Habeger, Nikki Goodale, Tori Mortensen

Rosholt, "Rinse the Blood Off My Toga" Robert Baune, Austin Eggers, April Lick, Jada Plath, Kyle Schiltz, Jasmine Swartz

Class “B” Duet Interpretation Matt Loomis & Levi Seefeldt, Clark “Absolution" Luke Crance & Sean Meginness, Timber Lake "The Odd Couple" Doug Geyer & Libby Wolkow, De Smet "Things That Go Bump in the Night" Calista Verver & Laramie Olivier, Colman-Egan "Investment Dating" Becca Glanzer & Taylor Krall, Mitchell Christian "The Odd Couple (Female Version)" Evan Jensen & Andrew Nelson, Lake Preston "The Laundromat" Robert Baune & Jada Plath, Rosholt "The Welcome Mat"

Class "B" Readers Theatre Superior Groups (courtesy of SDPB)

Class "B" Poetry Superiors: L-R: Rebecca Gaikowski, Waubay; Jasmine Swartz, Rosholt; Kimberly Cleveland, Lake Preston; Christina Hofer, Freeman Academy; Heather Mead, McCook

Central; Ashley Heupel, Clark (courtesy of SDPB)

Class "B" Duet Superiors: Back Row, L-R: Levi Seefeldt,

Matt Loomis, Clark; Sean Meginness & Luke Crance, Timber Lake; Libby Wolkow & Doug Geyer, De Smet;

Laramie Olivier & Callista Verver, Colman-Egan

Front Row, L-R: Taylor Krall & Becca Glanzer, Mitchell Christian; Andrew Nelson & Evan Jensen, Lake Preston; Robert Baune & Jada Plath, Rosholt (courtesy of SDPB)

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Class “AA” Directors of Superior Plays: Yankton, Mitchell, Aberdeen Central, SF Lincoln, Brookings,

Douglas, Rapid City Central, SF O’ Gorman, Brandon Valley

ONE-ACT PLAYS Schools participating in the One-Act Play program are divided into three classes. Class “A” and Class “B” schools initiate competition at the region level. The winners from the region contests advance to the State Festival. The Class “AA” schools automatically qualify for the State Festival. In 2011-12, Class “A” schools presented plays which were humorous in nature while Class “B” schools presented plays which were serious. Class “AA” schools presented plays without regard to whether the play was humorous or serious in nature.

Statistics

REGION CONTESTS (“B” & “A” Schools) Number of participating Class “B” schools ..............................................48 Number of participating Class “A” schools ..............................................34 STATE FESTIVAL Number of participating “B” schools .......................................................14 Number of “Superior” Class “B” plays ......................................................9 Number of participating “A” schools .......................................................14 Number of “Superior” Class “A” plays ......................................................5 Number of participating “AA” schools ....................................................15 Number of “Superior” Class “AA” plays ...................................................9

56th ANNUAL STATE ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL RESULTS Johnson Fine Arts Center

Aberdeen, SD February 2-4, 2012

CLASS “AA” STATE FESTIVAL RESULTS

A. CLASS “AA” PLAYS RATED SUPERIOR:

Thursday-1:15 pm - Yankton High School presents: The Yellow Boat by David Saar Setting: Benjamin's World Benjamin………………………………………………………………………………….…….Robert Schmidt Dad…………………………………………………………………………………………..……Jase Likness Mom…………………………………………………………………………………………………………....….Madisen Mines Joy………………………………………………………………………………….……Tanisha Hollingsworth Chorus……………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..Jordan Hauger Chorus………………………………………………………………………………………….Calvin Wampol Chorus…………………………………………………………………………………………….John Iverson Chorus…………………………………………………………………………………………Brandon Folkers Chorus……………………………………………………………………………………………Alex Rehurek

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Chorus…………………………………………………………………………………………….John Morrow Chorus……………………………………………………………………………….………...…Taylor Wendt

Chorus………………………………………………………………………………………….Dillon Beckman Chorus………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………..Nathan Rausch Chorus…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….….Zach Sage Chorus…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…Shane Wright Chorus……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Ashley Rowell Chorus……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Mikayla Vetter Chorus……………………………………………………………………………………………………...…..….Kelsey Huntley Chorus……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….Sarah Santos Chorus…………………………………………………………………………………….………...Alexa Berg Chorus…………………………………………………………………………………….……….Lexi Fokken Chorus…………………………………………………………………………………….….......Jacquelyn Pajl Chorus……………………………………………………………………………………….....Susanna Kinsley Chorus…………………………………………………………………………………….……..Kaitlin Russaw Chorus……………………………………………………………………………………..….....Lexie Klimisch Chorus……………………………………………………………………………………......Gabrielle Swenson Chorus………………………………………………………………………………….…….…..Cebrina Kruse Chorus………………………………………………………………………………….….…...Jessica Popovich Chorus………………………………………………………………………………….…….…Jasmine Snoozy Chorus……………………………………………………………………………………………………..….…….Gabby Horton Chorus………………………………………………………………………………………….....Liz Mcmillen Chorus…………………………………………………………………………………….……....Lauren Fanta Chorus…………………………………………………………………………………………...Alanna Binder Chorus……………………………………………………………………………………………Jenna DeBoer Chorus……………………………………………………………………………………………Gabby Slowey Musician…………………………………………………………………………………...……Layne Droppers Musician…………………………………………………………………………………...……….Alex Heglin Musician………………………………………………………………………………...………...Hunter Baugh Director(s): Keith Goeden/Pam Kallis Student Director(s): Tiffany Klug Stage Crew: Dylan Steffen, Will Steward, Alex Savage, Cameron Luken, Dusty Dvorak

Thursday-3:30 pm - Mitchell High School presents: Jack The Ripper by Melissa A. Vatter-Miller Setting: London, England; Whitechapel District; 1887 Sir Melville MacNaughton…..……………………………………………………………………………Joe Morgan Joseph Barnett…………………………………………………………………………….......................Jacob Louder Dr. Francis J. Tumblety…………………………………………………………………...…………………Kyle Stas Mary Ann "Polly" Nichols……………………………………………………………………………Jackie Ortmeier William Nichols……………………………………………………………………………………………Trent Dean Eliza Sarah Nichols……………………………………………………………………………………...Addy Kenkel Sarah MacGillicuddy………………………………………………………………………...Madison-Ainsley Miller Aaron Kosminski……………………………………………………………………………………….Gunnar Miller Annie Chapman…………………………………………………………………………………………Kelly Guthrie Eliza Cooper…………………………………………………………………………………………..Kristina Luczak Elizabeth Stride………………………………………………………………………………………...Kathleen Serie Constable William Smith……………………………………………………………………………...Danny Pecenka Catherine Eddowes………………………………………………………………………………………Lauren Farris Mary Jane Kelly………………………………………………………………………………………...Maggie Smith Alice McKenzie………………………………………………………………………………………..Jean Van Driel Rose Mylett……………………………………………………………………………………………….Ellie Kenkel Elizabeth Jackson……………………………………………………………………………………...Rayne Morrow Detective Inspector James McWilliam…………………………………………………………………Andrew Smith Charles Preston……………………………………………………………………………………………..Luke Bartl Thomas Conway…………………………………………………………………………………………Josh Dipippo Zombie Dancer 1: Fanny Mortimer………………………………………………………………………...Kerri Baus

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Zombie Dancer 2: Elizabeth Stokes…………………………………………………………….…………..Sami Baus Zombie Dancer 3: Margaret Hayes…………………………………………………………....................Trisha Callies Zombie Dancer 4: Annie Shuttleworth……………………………………………………………..…Nicole Bussmus Zombie Dancer 5: Lucille Koch…………………………………………………………………...Larissa Neugebauer Zombie Dancer 6:Amelia Palmer…………………………………………………………………………...Alison Day Zombie Dancer 7: Julia Venturney……………………………………………………………………Taryn Van Gorp Zombie Dancer 8: Emma Green…………………………………………………………………………..Kayla White Zombie Dancer 9: Shayel Richardson…………………………………………………………………..Ashley Bechen Bobby #1: Frederick Hyde…………………………………………………………………………………Sid Stemper Bobby #2: Henry Lamb……………………………………………………………………………………...Tim Parks Bobby #3: George Elliott……………………………………………………………………………...Matt Biggerstaff Director(s): Melissa Vatter-Miller Student Director(s): Marina Powers Stage Crew: Zoe Weitala, Miles Rothlisberger, Kelsee Hartman, Brant DeKruif, Chris Sejnoha, Tatum Dean, Maggie Ireland, Emmy Smith

Thursday-6:00 pm - Aberdeen Central High School presents: The Drowsey Chaperone by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison - Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar Setting: A New York City Apartment - present time. Man in Chair…………………………………………………………………………………………….……Chase Roesch Mrs. Tottendale…………………………………………………………………………………………………..Liz Lewno Underling……………………………………………………………………………………………………...Austin Vetter Robert Martin……………………………………………………………………………………………….Skyler Vearrier George……………………………………………………………………………………………………...Nicholas Brandt Mr. Feldzig…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Jacob Voeltz Kitty……………………………………………………………………………………………………………Jessica Appl Gangster #1………………………………………………………………………………………………….Garrett Howell Gangster #2………………………………………………………………………………………………….Patrick Woods Aldolpho…………………………………………………………………………………………………..Brodigan Morton Janet Van de Graff…………………………………………………………………………………………...Ashleigh Kost The Drowsy Chaperone……………………………………………………………………………………….Rachel Klein Trix the Aviatrix………………………………………………………………………………………………..Taige Tople Ensemble………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Matt Klein Ensemble………………………………………………………………………………………………………Joseph Dulik Ensemble………………………………………………………………………………………………Maggie Martinmaas Ensemble………………………………………………………………………………………………………Alicia Parker Ensemble……………………………………………………………………………………………………Stephanie Fritz Ensemble………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Jessie Kolb Ensemble……………………………………………………………………………………………..Elizabeth Wensmann Ensemble…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Lexi Ward Ensemble……………………………………………………………………………………………….Seleucia Heintzman Ensemble…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Moriah Turick Ensemble…………………………………………………………………………………………………….Renee Hanson Ensemble……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Katie Magera Ensemble……………………………………………………………………………………………………Tiffany Maunu Ensemble…………………………………………………………………………………………………Miranda Huffman Pit Ensemble – Piano………………………………………………………………………………...Michael Marmorstein Pit Ensemble - Bass ………………………………………………………………………………………….Everett Ulvog Pit Ensemble – Percussion…………………………………………………………………………………Matt Guthmiller Director(s): Roger McCafferty, Joselyn Schmitz Student Director(s): Aliza Rux Stage Crew: Paige Walth, Jason Rudolph, Alex Bartlett, Jerrod Jones, Dalton Peterson

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Thursday-8:15 pm - Sioux Falls Lincoln High School presents: MOMENTS by Written by Cast and Director Setting: The Theatre Actor 1…………………………………………………..………………………………………………….Pierce Hoffman Actor 2……………………………………………………….……………………………………………….Lauryn Eggen Actor 3………………………………………………………………………………………………….Leviathan DeGross Actor 4……………………………………………………………………………………………………...Virginia Larsen Actor 5…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Maddy Ryan Actor 6………………………………………………………………………………………………………..Frank Najarro Actor 7…………………………………………………………………………………………………………Kelsey Stotz Actor 8………………………………………………………………………………………………………...Greta Schultz Actor 9……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Rick Coughlin Actor 10……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Elijah Hinsch Understudy……………………………………………………………………………………………………Kiri Jacobsen Understudy…………………………………………………………………………………………………...Jacob Smither Director(s): Lance De Roos Student Director(s): AJ Jensen & Katie De Roos Stage Crew:Sarah Mettler, Erin Bartell, Zachary Bierstedt, Jeremy Mettler, Jake Deutz, Colten Fisher, Alex Meyer, Kristen Ekrem, Natasha Baumgartner

Friday-11:45 am - Brookings High School presents: It's Not You, It's Me by Don Zolidas Setting: Sportsbar/Restaurant Jon (Band)………………………………………………………………………………………………...Jon Kephart Jess (Band)………………………………………………………………………………………………….Jess Erion Carson (Band)…………………………………………………………………………………………Carson Vanduch Bret (Band)………………………………………………………………………………………………..Bret Werpy Jack…………………………………………………………………………………………………Tomas Wieczorek Ellie………………………………………………………………………………………………KayCee Sheperdson Waitress…………………………………………………………………………………………………Lara Widman Catherine…………………………………………………………………………………………………Erin Johnson Jacob………………………………………………………………………………………………...Sam Timmerman Jim……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Nick French Sarah……………………………………………………………………………………………………..Lisa Francis Mazie……………………………………………………………………………………………...Georgiana Shmagin John……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Alex Buys Todd…………………………………………………………………………….………………………Caleb Merritt Ashley……………………………………………………………………………………………….Audrey Simmons Angela…………………………………………………………………………………………………Katie Housiaux Thomas…………………………………………………………………………………………………..Tracy Moore Mark…………………………………………………………………………………………………...Matt Housiaux Gabriella…………………………………………………………………………………………Lisa Granuzza Di Vita Sam……………………………………………………………………………………………………..John Glanzer James………………………………………………………………………………………………….Conor Lanning Tori………………………………………………………………………………………………………Tess Owens Katherine…………………………………………………………………………………………………...Lynn Yen Luke…………………………………………………………………………………………………Nathan Genetzky Jenny………………………………………………………………………………………………..Louise Snodgrass

Director(s): Sharon King Student Director(s): Jordan Nichols and Jess Erion Stage Crew: Sam Becker, Blanche Frolich, Drew Schnabel, Eli Bonnemann, Nathaniel Braun, Matt Marotz, Braden Thue, Staci Lamp, Doug Todey, Maria Flores, Mollie Hublou

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Friday-4:15 pm - Douglas High School presents: Thanks for Flushing My Head in the Toilet and Other Rarely Used Expressions by Jonathan Dorf

Setting: School and various other locations Achilles...............................................................................................................................................Matt Nugent Bully/Salesperson 2/Chorus.............................................................................................................Chris Whaley Drummer..............................................................................................................................................Nate Drake Helen.............................................................................................................................................Marissa Cronan Ismene/Popular Girl 2/Speller 3/Chorus......................................................................................Rebecca Benson Glinda.................................................................................................................................................Codi Nelson Salesperson 1/Seizure Student/Chorus..............................................................................................Jordan Weeg Salesperson 3/Audience/Chorus.......................................................................................................Jacob Ranum Salesperson 4/Audience/Chorus.......................................................................................................Allen Kenney Salesperson 5/Final Student/Tragicomic Interlude/Chorus.............................................................Chance Hejde Salesperson 6/Girl at Desk/Chorus.............................................................................................Sarah Pemberton Prometheus/Chorus.........................................................................................................................Conley Knight Bully Girl/Popular Girl 3/Audience 2/Chorus...............................................................................Danielle Spiller Bully Girl's Friend/Popular Girl 1/Audience/Chorus................................................................Raven Kennebeck Bully Girl's Second Friend/Bluebird Student/Chorus...................................................................Taylor Cochran Teacher/Chorus.....................................................................................................................................Kyle Jones Speller 2/Chorus.............................................................................................................................Bradly Marcus Reporter/Speller 1/Chorus...............................................................................................................Zachary Clark Director(s): Kevin Plooster, Rebecca Harris & Ben Baughman Student Director(s): Karah Barker Stage Aura Plooster, Nathanial Brown Saturday-9:30 am - Sioux Falls O'Gorman High School presents: The Amish Project by Jessica Dickey Setting: Various locations of the present and the past Velda...........................................................................................................................................Lizzie O'Connell Anna..................................................................................................................................................Molly Billion Carol............................................................................................................................................Genevieve Fuller Bill North.....................................................................................................................................Charlie Solomon Sherry Local.......................................................................................................................................Leah Billion America..........................................................................................................................................Haley Maxwell Eddie...........................................................................................................................................Frankie Maxwell Hymn...............................................................................................................................................Sean Catangui Amish Ensemble...............................................................................................................................Joey Bezenek Amish Ensemble...........................................................................................................................Shelby Bloomer Amish Ensemble.........................................................................................................................Sarah Dougherty Amish Ensemble..............................................................................................................................Bailey Larson Amish Ensemble...............................................................................................................................Chelsey Sehr Amish Ensemble........................................................................................................................Bethany Claussen Amish Ensemble...........................................................................................................................Meghan Kunkel Amish Ensemble........................................................................................................................Mickey McGrann Amish Ensemble........................................................................................................................Aimee Bannwarth Amish Ensemble..................................................................................................................................Clara Bentz Amish Ensemble.........................................................................................................................Christian Heisler Media Ensemble................................................................................................................................Mikey Payne Media Ensemble..................................................................................................................................Lauren Bird Media Ensemble...............................................................................................................................Will Penisten Media Ensemble.................................................................................................................................Alex Shields Director(s): Teresa Fester and Kevin Humke Student Director(s): Anthony Klein and Ellen Nelson Stage: Joshua Dardis, Michael Schulte, Rachel Staudenmeier, Macey Tupper, Max Kueter, James Gaspar, Amanda Ecklund, Kimberly Schulte

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Saturday-2:00 pm - Brandon Valley High School presents: The Diviners by Jim Leonard, Jr. Setting: Small Rural Town of Zion, Indiana Buddy Layman..................................................................................................................................Zach VanEde Jennie Mae Layman.......................................................................................................................Malle Stephens Ferris Layman....................................................................................................................................Zach Nelson C.C. Showers...................................................................................................................................Gerrit Wilford Norma Henshaw...............................................................................................................................Haley Kunkel Darlene Henshaw......................................................................................................................Ashlynn Boerhave Goldie Short......................................................................................................................................Paige Wright Basil Bennett.....................................................................................................................................Cole Hensley Luella Bennett......................................................................................................................................Nora Lueth Melvin Wilder.................................................................................................................................Brandon West Dewey Maples..................................................................................................................................Matt Skadsen Townswoman....................................................................................................................................Kara Polasky Townsman......................................................................................................................................Marty Minihan Director(s): Melanie Sittig and Denny Wrede Student Director(s): Lucy Benitez, Courtney Oleson, Abby Voight, Megan Forster Stage: Carissa Gerovac, Chase Nunnery, Marina Gillespie, Sara Nadenicek, Alexa Kruse, Ellie Antrim, JW Fruehwirth, Curtis Tschetter, Katie Redford

B. CLASS "AA" OUTSTANDING PERFORMER AWARDS TO INDIVIDUALS:

Guardian Angels, Inc. - Rapid City Stevens Mr. B. ... Bethany Hutto Dispatcher ... Elizabeth Schleusener Jake Langer ... James Updike Jack The Ripper - Mitchell Sir Melville MacNaughton ... Joe Morgan Sarah MacGillicuddy ... Madison-Ainsley Miller Elizabeth Stride ... Kathleen Serie Mary Jane Kelly ... Maggie Smith The Drowsey Chaperone - Aberdeen Central Man in Chair ... Chase Roesch Mrs. Tottendale ... Liz Lewno Robert Martin ... Skyler Vearrier George ... Nicholas Brandt Kitty ... Jessica Appl Aldolpho ... Brodigan Morton The Drowsy Chaperone … Rachel Klein Saving the Greeks: One Tragedy at a Time - Sturgis Brown Dialysis ... Cole Sawyer Peon ... Jeff Nelson Electra ... Tess Jones The Hamlet Thrill-Ma-Geddon - Pierre T.F. Riggs Jessie ...Adelyn Crabtree Hamlet ... Justin Oakland Ophelia ... Lydia Kanz

The Velveteen Rabbit - Huron Velveteen Rabbit ... Maddy Klein

It's Not You, It's Me - Brookings Jack ... Tomas Wieczorek Ellie ... KayCee Sheperdson Angela ... Katie Housiaux Thomas ... Tracy Moore Gabriella ... Lisa Granuzza Di Vita Katherine ... Lynn Yen Luke ... Nathan Genetzky Jenny ... Louise Snodgrass Thanks for Flushing My Head in the Toilet and other rarely used expressions - Douglas Achilles ... Matt Nugent Helen ... Marissa Cronan Glinda ... Codi Nelson The Amish Project - Sioux Falls O'Gorman Velda ... Lizzie O'Connell Anna ... Molly Billion Carol ... Genevieve Fuller Eddie ... Frankie Maxwell Hymn ... Sean Catangui The Diviners - Brandon Valley Buddy Layman ... Zach VanEde Jennie Mae Layman ... Malle Stephens C.C. Showers ... Gerrit Wilford Norma Henshaw ... Haley Kunkel Darlene Henshaw ... Ashlynn Boerhave Dewey Maples ... Matt Skadsen

Nana ... Callie Tebay Boy ... Ben Halbkat

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C. CLASS "AA"OUTSTANDING PERFORMER AWARDS FOR ENSEMBLE GROUPS: Guardian Angels, Inc. - Rapid City Stevens The Hallelujah Chorus: Hannah Alyea, Victoria Greer, Ryan Long, Michael Rezich, Charlee Riker, Chelsea Scott, Seth Westlake, Drew Zagala The Drowsey Chaperone - Aberdeen Central Garrett Howell Gangster 1 Patrick Woods Gangster 2 Michael Marmorstein Pit Ensemble - Piano Everett Ulvog Pit Ensemble - Bass Matt Guthmiller Pit Ensemble - Percussion MOMENTS - Sioux Falls Lincoln Pierce Hoffman Actor 1 Lauryn Eggen Actor 2 Leviathan DeGross Actor 3 Virginia Larsen Actor 4 Maddy Ryan Actor 5 Frank Najarro Actor 6 Kelsey Stotz Actor 7 Greta Schultz Actor 8 Rick Coughlin Actor 9 Elijah Hinsch Actor 10 Saving the Greeks: One Tragedy at a Time - Sturgis Brown Hannah Aker Statue 1 Gabe Harms Statue 2 The Velveteen Rabbit - Huron The Toys: Justin Jungemann, Jessica Hotchkiss, Gabe Ryland

Dublin: The Legend of Dagda - Rapid City Central Aaron Benson Narrator Collins Quinn O'Connor acting, singing, dancing ensemble Johnathon Utter Dagda/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Sydney Bonar warrior/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Katie French fairy mystic/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Erika Gaither Goddess Boann/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Nicole Krebs warrior/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Avery Lux fairy mystic/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Josie Mazzone. warrior/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Meredith McGowan warrior/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Annaliese Ptacek fairy mystic/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Olivia Rose. fairy mystic/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Molly Royals Goddess Dana/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Chase Clausen warrior/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Seth Eisenbraun Goltraiges/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Kris Erickson God Oak/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Spencer Gerdes God Mathonwy/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Seth Goffeney elf mystic/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Nick Nettle Suantres/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Alex Olson dwarf mystic/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Landon Olson dwarf mystic/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Tanner O'Neill Gentraiges/acting, singing, dancing ensemble Jack Taylor elf mystic/acting, singing, dancing ensemble

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CLASS “A” STATE FESTIVAL RESULTS

Aberdeen Roncalli, Harrisburg, Hill City, Chamberlain, Vermillion

A. CLASS "A" PLAYS RATED SUPERIOR: Thursday-11:45 am - Aberdeen Roncalli High School presents: The Crucible by Arthur Miller Setting: Salem, Massachusetts, 1692 Reverend Parris................................................................................................................................................Brian Monson Betty Parris.........................................................................................................................................Mary Elizabeth Wachs Tituba..............................................................................................................................................................Sabrina Mount Abigail Williams..........................................................................................................................................Jenna Croymans Mrs. Ann Putnam..............................................................................................................................................Shelby Bauer Mercy Lewis....................................................................................................................................................Taylor Wilson Mary Warren.....................................................................................................................................................Brooke Olson John Proctor....................................................................................................................................................Favian Aguirre Giles Corey and Judge Hawthorne...........................................................................................................Collin Hilzendeger Reverend John Hale............................................................................................................................................Mitch Musel Elizabeth Proctor..........................................................................................................................................Rachel Morrison Ezekiel Cheever...................................................................................................................................................Kyle Martin Susanna Walcott.........................................................................................................................................Elizabeth Hansen Deputy Governor Danforth.............................................................................................................................Cody Zikmund Elizabeth Booth...............................................................................................................................................Alyssa Wherry

Director(s): Stephanie Litzen Student Director(s): Michael Hartze Stage: Kyle Martin - Sound, Mattison Zerr - Sound, Tyler Wanttie - Lights, Anna Sayler - Props, Alyssa Wherry - Stage Manager Friday-10:15 am - Harrisburg High School presents: Letting Go by Michael Smith & Cast Setting: New Rochelle, New York Melanie...............................................................................................................................................................Sadie Jensen Lily...........................................................................................................................................................Lynzie Van Bockel Ashton - Student Director..................................................................................................................................Ashton Auch Tyler - Stage Manager......................................................................................................................................Tyler Johnson Austin - Emcee..............................................................................................................................................Austin Clemens Andy - Beatbox .........................................................................................................................................Andrew J Hatcher Shay - Actor.........................................................................................................................................................Shay Norris Taylor - Stu Co, Dancer.........................................................................................................................Taylor-Jayne Adrian Laura - Stu Co, Dancer.......................................................................................................................................Laura Hayes Rachel - Dancer........................................................................................................................................Rachel Openowski

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Maddy - Dancer......................................................................................................................................Madeline Skajewski Maria - Techie...................................................................................................................................................Maria Potratz Alex - techie...........................................................................................................................................................Alex Ling Director(s): Michael Smith Stage: Kyle Dummer, Justin Rocamora, and Duane Hancock

Friday-2:45 pm - Hill City High School presents: Tuna Fish Eulogy by Lindsay Price Setting: Different settings/different times Woman One/Ms. Scully...........................................................................................................................Kassidi Livingston Man One/various characters, both male and female.......................................................................................Colton McKee Woman Two/Cherry.........................................................................................................................................Kylie Steever Man Two/Albert.................................................................................................................................................Aaron Vitter Director(s): Bryon Christian & Nancy Kennedy Student Director(s): Lucas Brist Stage: Searra Ochocki

Friday-5:00 pm - Chamberlain High School presents: We Wear the Mask by Paul Laurence Dunbar's poem "We Wear the Mask" and anonymous journal entries by CHS students and alumni. Setting: In your town, in your neighborhood Sebastian's Mask..................................................................................................................................................Ryan Howe Cole..................................................................................................................................................................Zach Peterson Karen.................................................................................................................................................................Carly Iversen Amy......................................................................................................................................................................Maci Burke Ian................................................................................................................................................................John McQuistion Molly..........................................................................................................................................................Annabelle Martin Sebastian...........................................................................................................................................................Kolton Harris Ava......................................................................................................................................................................Alex Graves Jake...............................................................................................................................................................Chris Rodriquez Hannah...............................................................................................................................................................Erica Donner Chorus 1..........................................................................................................................................................Emalee Larson Chorus 2..........................................................................................................................................................Allison Becker Chorus 3..............................................................................................................................................................Rani Eimers Musician..........................................................................................................................................................Garrett Graves Musician....................................................................................................................................................Madison Swenson Musician.........................................................................................................................................................JaTonne Marks Director(s): Trisha Burke, Lynn Peterson and Aaron Styrzewski Student Director(s): Elizabeth Martin and Jill Swanson Stage: Maddy Tyrell, Libby Renbarger, Colton Powers, Emme Barrett, Alex Crawford, Sydney Hall, Ethan Powell, Colin Thompson, Will Smith, Sunny Gaughen, Galen Swanson

Saturday-8:00 am - Vermillion High School presents: The Hairy Ape by Eugene O'Neill Setting: On an ocean liner and in New York City Robert Simith, "Yank"......................................................................................................................................Randy LaMie Paddy & Ensemble...................................................................................................................................Edward Martineau Long & Ensemble...............................................................................................................................................Nathan Ford Mildred Douglas & Ensemble.....................................................................................................................Savannah Kirsch Mildred's Aunt & Ensemble...................................................................................................................................Leah Geis Second Engineer & Ensemble............................................................................................................................Sam Pearson Secretary of an Organization & Ensemble........................................................................................................Rachel Axtell Stokers, Ladies, Gentlemen, etc.........................................................................................................................Paul Granaas Stokers, Ladies, Gentlemen, etc.......................................................................................................................Derek Iverson Stokers, Ladies, Gentlemen, etc......................................................................................................................Dustin Fischer Stokers, Ladies, Gentlemen, etc............................................................................................................................Jacob Ford

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Stokers, Ladies, Gentlemen, etc.......................................................................................................................Adam Ahmed Stokers, Ladies, Gentlemen, etc........................................................................................................................William Card Stokers, Ladies, Gentlemen, etc...................................................................................................................Willhelm Getzin Stokers, Ladies, Gentlemen, etc..........................................................................................................................Mateo Piper Stokers, Ladies, Gentlemen, etc.................................................................................................................Meghan Cameron Stokers, Ladies, Gentlemen, etc................................................................................................................Katie Zimmerman Stokers, Ladies, Gentlemen, etc.......................................................................................................................Allison Howe Stokers, Ladies, Gentlemen, etc.................................................................................................................Emma Martineau Stokers, Ladies, Gentlemen, etc.....................................................................................................................Zach Hamilton Director(s): Mary Begley & Kelly Stone Stage: Miguel "The Wolf" Piper, Mackenzie Stone, Sarah Johnson, Angie Molina, Meghan Sauder, Megan Vlasman, Sara Marker, Ellen Hanson B. CLASS "A" OUTSTANDING PERFORMER AWARDS TO INDIVIDUALS

The Crucible - Aberdeen Roncalli Abigail Williams ... Jenna Croymans John Proctor ... Favian Aguirre Reverend John Hale ... Mitch Musel Elizabeth Proctor ... Rachel Morrison

When the Giants Fell - Baltic American Wife ... Amy Haagenson Terrorist ... Evan Brende

At the Bottom of Lake Missoula - Stanley County Pam ... Shantel Norman Jim ... Riley Thelen

Property Rites - Garretson Brent ... Greg Lundberg Leeza ... Kenaniah Swenson "Tracks" - Belle Fourche Homeless Girl ... Natalie Pope Lawyer ... Kianna Saiz Professor ... Zac Christy Businesswoman ... Rachel Hardison Letting Go - Harrisburg Melanie ... Sadie Jensen Lily Lynzie ... Van Bockel Andy - Beatbox ... Andrew J Hatcher Shay - Actor ... Shay Norris

4 A.M. - Beresford Frankie 4 A.M. ... Shelby Jensen Anne, Fear Dancer ... Alinia Houser Monster Under the Bed ... Danika Taylor-Peterson Tuna Fish Eulogy - Hill City Woman One/Ms. Scully ... Kassidi Livingston Man One/various characters, both male and female ... Colton McKee Woman Two/Cherry ... Kylie Steever Man Two/Albert ... Aaron Vitter Lockdown - Tri-Valley Adam ... Garreth Soto Tyler ... Wyatt McKee Liz ... April King The Hairy Ape - Vermillion Robert Simith, "Yank" ... Randy LaMie Property Rites - Milbank Kyle Macmanus ... Timothy Whelan The Love Talker - Madison Gowdie Blackmun ... Jessica Schultz The Red Head ... Jaden Stout Bun Blackmun ... Jenny Christensen Babushka's Basket - Sioux Falls Christian Old Babushka ... Jayne Reinhiller Nadia ... Lindsey Schaap

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C. CLASS "A" OUTSTANDING PERFORMER AWARDS FOR ENSEMBLE GROUPS: The Crucible - Aberdeen Roncalli The Afflicted Children: Mary Elizabeth Wachs, Taylor Wilson, Elizabeth Hansen, Alyssa Wherry Property Rites - Garretson Figures: Megan Johnson, Sadie Hagemeyer, Mariah Nelson, Sawyer Gibson, Baylee Johnson, Chad Stoterau, Kayla Garcia, Mikaela Gilbert, Cody Larson, Hope Goode and Koty Mattheisen We Wear the Mask - Chamberlain Actors: Zach Peterson, Carly Iversen, Maci Burke, John McQuistion, Alex Graves, Chris Rodriquez, Erica Donner, Annabelle Martin Band: Garrett Graves, Madison Swenson, JaTonne Marks, Sebastian: Kolton Harris The Chorus: Emalee Larson, Allison Becker, Rani Eimers The Hairy Ape - Vermillion Stokers, Ladies, Gentlemen: Edward Martineau, Nathan Ford, Savannah Kirsch, Leah Geis, Sam Pearson, Rachel Aztell, Paul Granaas, Derek Iverson, Dustin Fischer, Jacob Ford, Adam Ahmed, William Card, Willhelm Getzin, Mateo Piper, Maghan Cameron, Katie Zimmerman, Allison Howe, Emma Martineau, Zach Hamilton Property Rites - Milbank MacNally's Sculpture

CLASS “B” STATE FESTIVAL RESULTS

A. CLASS "B" PLAYS RATED SUPERIOR: Thursday-12:30 pm - Rosholt High School presents: Smarty Pants by Bradley Hayward Setting: A classroom Miss Eliot....................................................................................................................................................Jasmine Swartz Dallas...............................................................................................................................................................Kyle Schiltz Alex.....................................................................................................................................................................April Lick Taylor............................................................................................................................................................Logan Menge Casey...........................................................................................................................................................Hayley Fischer Blair.....................................................................................................................................................................Jada Plath Loren........................................................................................................................................................Vanessa Peterson Kelly..............................................................................................................................................................Robert Baune

Director(s): David Brandell Stage: Timo Huber

Rosholt, Florence, DeSmet, James Valley Christian, Chester Area, Clark, Great Plains Lutheran, Timber Lake, Philip

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Thursday-5:00 pm - Florence High School presents: It's Not You, It's Me by Don Zolidis Setting: A restaurant Ellie...............................................................................................................................................................Jolinda Hagen Jack................................................................................................................................................................Matt Hummel Server #1........................................................................................................................................................Ben Hummel Server #2....................................................................................................................................................Michelle Mastel Catherine....................................................................................................................................................Jordan Wellnitz Jacob............................................................................................................................................................Chris Gollnick Jim......................................................................................................................................................Tyler Brandenburger Sarah.............................................................................................................................................................Ashley Ronke Mazie............................................................................................................................................................Jolinda Hagen John................................................................................................................................................................Ben Hummel Todd.................................................................................................................................................................Craig Reiter Ashley.......................................................................................................................................................Amanda Aslesen Angela........................................................................................................................................................Michelle Mastel Thomas...........................................................................................................................................................Ben Hummel Mark..............................................................................................................................................................Zeb Obenauer Gabriella..................................................................................................................................................Amber Weisinger Sam....................................................................................................................................................Tyler Brandenburger James.............................................................................................................................................................Patrick Reiter Tori...........................................................................................................................................................Lindsey Goldade Luke..............................................................................................................................................................Jacob Aslesen Jenny..........................................................................................................................................................Michelle Mastel Server #3..................................................................................................................................................Lindsey Goldade

Director(s): Laura Hummel Student Director(s):Nicole Bath Stage: Allicen Stevens, Kasey Sholes, Sam Sheffield

Thursday-7:30 pm - De Smet High School presents: A Play with Words by Peter Bloedel Setting: Therapist Office, Scribe's Office, The Palace of Punetheus, Warf, Courtroom Therapist............................................................................................................................................Franchesca Poppinga Scribe...........................................................................................................................................................Douglas Geyer Me...................................................................................................................................................................Sterling Berg Myself..............................................................................................................................................................Jace Janssen I.....................................................................................................................................................................Sarah Senecal Punetheus (Us)..............................................................................................................................................Morgan Crain Eugenia Spooner (You)..............................................................................................................................Haley Hubbard Metaphor/Slow Motion..........................................................................................................................Courtney Scofield Metaphor/Slow Motion.....................................................................................................................................Ali Munger Delivery Person......................................................................................................................................Kryszian Hoffman They................................................................................................................................................................Katie Haines Them.................................................................................................................................................................Jamie Harty Officer Ithaca Itasca (It)..............................................................................................................................Libby Wolkow Bailiff..........................................................................................................................................................Dayton Trujillo Judge..............................................................................................................................................................Nathan Mann Director(s): Jennifer Dobson Stage: Hannah Koeller, Mary Berg, Nathan Reynhout, Megan Schipper, Mychelle Anderson Friday-8:45 am - James Valley Christian High School presents: The Lions' Den Was Never Like This by Earl Reimer Setting: The Present Narrator..............................................................................................................................................................Katy Hines Jack...................................................................................................................................................................Ethan Hofer Daniel.........................................................................................................................................................Hannah Mendel

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Bad Man 1.......................................................................................................................................................Blais Callies Bad Man 2.......................................................................................................................................................Ryan Burket Translator.........................................................................................................................................................Alex Burkel Lion 1.............................................................................................................................................................Jessica Hofer Lion 2..........................................................................................................................................................Ariana Zuccaro Lion 3........................................................................................................................................................Charleyne Gross Lion 4.........................................................................................................................................................Amanda Halsey Director(s): Jill Mendel and Brittany Klaahsen Stage: Savanah Gross, Matdalynn Buffington, Leslie Brondsema, Evan Gross Friday-11:00 am - Chester Area High School presents: Puberty: The Game Show by Greg Atkins Setting: A Television Studio Game Show Set-1980's Bob.....................................................................................................................................................................Josh Wyatt Alan............................................................................................................................................................Adam Anderson Elana........................................................................................................................................................Callie Baumberger Tommy...............................................................................................................................................................John Nelson Karen.........................................................................................................................................................Bailley Schneider Studio Audience Ensemble: Mother, Juliet's Arms, Student #1, Zit Zap Pad Singer #3.............................................................................Sarah Alfson Studio Audience Ensemble: Choir Member #1, Girl #2, Megan, Juliet, Pimple Singer #1....................................................................Emily Weinand Studio Audience Ensemble: Choir Member #2, Roger, Nose Hair, David, Tommy's Arms, Pimple Singer #4, Tommy's Inner Voice..............................................................................................................................Kenneth Shaffner Studio Audience Ensemble: Choir Member #3, Gretchen, Student #2, Zit Zap Pad Singer #2.............Savannah Hanson Studio Audience Ensemble: Choir Member #4, Beard Hair #1, Dwight, Bacteria #3, Zit Zap Pad Singer #4...............................................Kyle Heyn Studio Audience Ensemble: Choir Member #5, Carol, Zit Zap Pad Singer #1………………………......Tori Mortinsen Studio Audience Ensemble: Choir Member #6, Student #4, Pimple Singer #6...............................................Jade Larson Studio Audience Ensemble: Choir Member #7, Pimple Singer #5..............................................................Madisen Swift Studio Audience Ensemble: Chorus Member #8, Kevin, Zit Zap Pad Singer #5...........................................Luke Larson Studio Audience Ensemble: Girl #1, Teacher, Pimple Singer #3, Karen's Inner Voice.Liz Reck Studio Audience Ensemble: Beard Hair #2, Larry, Bacteria #2, Pimple Singer #2, Kevin's Inner Voice.....................................................................................................................................................Tyler Backus Studio Audience Ensemble: Chuck, Shaving Kid, Zit Zap Pad Singer #6......................................................Matt Busser Studio Audience Ensemble: Make-Up Person, Amy, Student #3.............................................................Brooke Martens Studio Audience Ensemble: Miguel, Bacteria #1, Pimple Singer #7..............................................................Kole Fetters Studio Audience Ensemble: Camera Girl, Puberty Game Show Crew........................................................Ashlee Roling Director(s): Velda Schneider & Aj Schoeberl Student Director(s):Hannah Herman & Erica Weinand

Stage: Ashlee Roling, Rachel Reiff, Chandra Schwartz Friday-8:15 pm - Clark High School presents: Check Please by Jonathan Rand Setting: A restaurant. Two dinner tables. Louis..........................................................................................................................................................Anthony Bethke Girl.................................................................................................................................................................Jenna Varilek Guy.................................................................................................................................................................Levi Seefeldt Melanie..........................................................................................................................................................Jamie Finstad Ken...................................................................................................................................................................Justin Meier Mary...............................................................................................................................................................Cecilia Streff Mark.................................................................................................................................................................Justin Meier Pearl............................................................................................................................................................Cortney Binger Tod..................................................................................................................................................................Matt Loomis Sophie............................................................................................................................................................Jamie Finstad

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Brandon.....................................................................................................................................................Anthony Bethke Linda.......................................................................................................................................................Brandi Harrington Manny.............................................................................................................................................................Matt Loomis Mimi...................................................................................................................................................Megan Hemmingson Director(s): Sherray Hurlbert Stage: Lais Simoncello, Hannah Steffen, Laura Schmit, Shantel Warren, Carly Mehlberg Saturday-8:45 am - Great Plains Lutheran High School presents: Drama Geeks by Bradley Hayward Setting: The present Narrator................................................................................................................................................................Jon Davis Actor 1/Emily................................................................................................................................................Emily Renner Actor 2/Nick...................................................................................................................................................Billy Mistele Actor 3/Legacy.................................................................................................................................................Kelsey Fick Actor 4/Tavia..............................................................................................................................................Brooke Kannas Actor 5/Brooke..............................................................................................................................................Abigail Bitter Actor 6/Bjorn...............................................................................................................................................Zachari Meyer Actor 7/Rachel..........................................................................................................................................Kayla Landsman Actor 8/Megan...........................................................................................................................................Anna Schroeder Actor 9/Devin..............................................................................................................................................Devin Weseloh

Director(s): Eric Martens Stage Will Asplin, Taylor Kannas Saturday-11:00 am - Timber Lake High School presents: Mmmbeth by Allison Williams Setting: Medieval Scotland Haggy............................................................................................................................................................Kristin Aberle Naggy.........................................................................................................................................................Natalie Beranek Twit..................................................................................................................................................................Reba Aberle Dead Soldier................................................................................................................................................Danielle Quinn Dead Soldier.......................................................................................................................................................Ben Beyer Queen Duncan.......................................................................................................................................Savanna Anderson Murderer 1.....................................................................................................................................................Bruce Biegler Murderer 2.........................................................................................................................................................Todd Kuhn Mmmbeth...................................................................................................................................................Sean Meginness Banquo...................................................................................................................................................Tanner Linderman Lady Mmmbeth...............................................................................................................................................Evy Johnson Soldier 1..................................................................................................................................................Bruce Schwietzer Soldier 2..........................................................................................................................................................Andy Aberle Macduff...........................................................................................................................................................Luke Crance Hecate...............................................................................................................................................................Scott Maher Gentlewoman 1...........................................................................................................................................Paige Kersteins Gentlewoman 2..........................................................................................................................................Makenzie Hulm Gentlewoman 3............................................................................................................................................Brittany Quinn Lady Macduff..................................................................................................................................................Kyra Holzer Doctor............................................................................................................................................................Kadem Huber

Director(s): Bobbi Maher Stage:Kaylee Lamb, Danielle Quinn, Troy Long, Amanda Pateneaude

Saturday-3:30 pm - Philip High School presents: Crisis, Inc. by Daniel Munson Setting: A receptionist's office of Crisis, Inc. Lila Frill....................................................................................................................................................Shelby Schofield Belinda Taggert...........................................................................................................................................Brooke Nelson Tracey...............................................................................................................................................................Brad Pfeifle Ted......................................................................................................................................................................Lane Scott Erin James...................................................................................................................................................Rachel Parsons

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Connie DeTour...............................................................................................................................................Allison Stahl Steven Coil......................................................................................................................................................Trey DeJong Jenny Waters................................................................................................................................................Kelsie Kroetch Lionel Trax......................................................................................................................................................Sam Stangle Panicker........................................................................................................................................................Sterling Ellens Panicker.............................................................................................................................................................Josh Quinn Panicker.........................................................................................................................................................Quade Slovek Panicker..........................................................................................................................................................Gavin Snook Panicker....................................................................................................................................................Marcus Martinez Panicker.......................................................................................................................................................Wyatt Johnson

Director(s): Laura O'Connor Stage: William Coyle

B. CLASS "B" OUTSTANDING PERFORMER AWARDS TO INDIVIDUALS

Smarty Pants - Rosholt Miss Eliot ... Jasmine Swartz Dallas ... Kyle Schiltz Alex ... April Lick Taylor ... Logan Menge Blair ... Jada Plath Kelly... Robert Baune

Crush! - Tripp-Delmont Tom ... Algren Dylan Peters Dracula ... Drake DuPlessis

It's Not You, It's Me - Florence Jack ... Matt Hummel Catherine ... Jordan Wellnitz Jacob Chris ... Gollnick Jim Tyler ... Brandenburger Angela ... Michelle Mastel Mark ... Zeb Obenauer

A Play with Words - De Smet Scribe ... Douglas Geyer Eugenia Spooner (You)... Haley Hubbard Officer Ithaca Itasca (It)... Libby Wolkow

The Lions' Den Was Never Like This - James Valley Christian Narrator ... Katy Hines Jack Ethan ... Hofer Daniel ... Hannah Mendel Translator ... Alex Burkel

Puberty: The Game Show - Chester Area Bob ... Josh Wyatt Alan ... Adam Anderson Tommy ... John Nelson Karen ... Bailley Schneider

Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit - Menno Intense Voiceover & Detective HD ... David Schelske

Bad Auditions By Bad Actors - Selby Area Roger ... Ethan Bohle Joe Romano ... Derek Dumdie Meg McCrossen ... Lexi Opheim Check Please - Clark Louis ... Anthony Bethke Girl ... Jenna Varilek Guy ... Levi Seefeldt Melanie ... Jamie Finstad Ken ... Justin Meier Mary ... Cecilia Streff Pearl ... Cortney Binger Tod ... Matt Loomis Linda ... Brandi Harrington Mimi ... Megan Hemmingson

Mmmbeth - Timber Lake Queen Duncan ... Savanna Anderson Mmmbeth ... Sean Meginness Banquo ... Tanner Linderman Lady Mmmbeth ... Evy Johnson Macduff... Luke Crance

We Loathe Our Customers - Freeman Academy Bailey ... Emily Epp Campbell ... Brennan Waltner Customer 6 ... Brooklyn Ries Customer 9 ... Christina Hofer

Crisis, Inc. - Philip Lila Frill ... Shelby Schofield Tracey ... Brad Pfeifle Erin James ... Rachel Parsons Steven Coil ... Trey DeJong Jenny Waters ... Kelsie Kroetch Lionel Trax ... Sam Stangle

Hansel ... Jason Mehlhaf Gretel & Judge F. Godmother ... Shelby Huber Executive A.D.A. …Stiltskin Shiloe Rich

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C. CLASS "B" OUTSTANDING PERFORMER AWARDS FOR ENSEMBLE GROUPS

The Lions' Den Was Never Like This - James Valley Christian Bad Men: Blais Callies, Ryan Burket Lions: Amanda Halsey, Charleyne Gross, Jessica Hofer, Ariana Zuccaro Puberty: The Game Show - Chester Area Studio Audience Ensemble Law & Order: Fairy Tale Unit - Menno The Segue: James Oldenburg, Allie Zanter, Alex Ulmer Mmmbeth - Timber Lake The Witches: Kristin Aberle, Natalie Beranek, Reba Aberle Crisis, Inc. - Philip Panickers: Sterling Ellens, Josh Quinn, Quade Slovek, Gavin Snook, Marcus Martinez, Wyatt Johnson

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DEBATE AND INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Schools participating in the Debate and Individual Events program are divided into two classes. Class “AA” represents the SDHSAA member schools with an A.D.M. enrollment of 450 and above while Class “A” involves all other schools. Any member school wishing to participate can directly enter the State Tournament in any of the debate or individual events without the necessity of participating in a regional tournament. The 2012 State Tournament crowned the 98th State Policy Debate Champions for South Dakota. The Tournament also marked the 86th year for Extemporaneous speaking competition, the 78th year of competition in Original Oratory, the 32nd year of Lincoln-Douglas Debate competition and 10th year of Public Forum Debate Competition.

STATE DEBATE &

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS TOURNAMENT RESULTS Aberdeen Central High School

March 2-3, 2012

STATE TOURNAMENT SWEEPSTAKES TEAM CHAMPIONS (Based upon the total accumulated points earned by a school in each of the

individual events and each of the debate divisions.)

CLASS "AA" Champion Team - Aberdeen Central ( 250 Points) Kerry Konda, Head Coach Runner-up Team - Brookings ( 184 Points ) Judy Kroll, Head Coach Third Place Team - Sioux Falls Washington (173 Points) Travis Dahle, Head Coach

CLASS "A" Champion Team - Milbank (218 Points) Doug Tschetter, Head Coach Runner-up Team - Vermillion (210 Points) Brady Schlechter, Head Coach Third Place Team - Spearfish (154 Points) Bob Speirs, Head Coach

State Class “AA” Sweepstakes Team Champions Aberdeen Central High School

State Class “A” Sweepstakes Team Champions Milbank High School

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STATE “AA” INDIVIDUAL EVENTS CONTESTS RESULTS

ORIGINAL ORATORY

CLASS "AA" Champion - Ellen Nelson, O’Gorman Coach: Bob Stevens Runner-up - Hannah Brenden, Aberdeen Central Coach: Kerry Konda 3rd place - Alexis Doerr, Aberdeen Central Coach: Kerry Konda Finalists - Brianna Brage, Watertown Matt Schilling, Mitchell Angela Liu, SF Washington

UNITED STATES EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING

CLASS "AA" Champion – Mason Wenzel, Mitchell Coach: Ron Grimsley Runner-up - Kaitlin Fuerstenau, Watertown Coach: Scott Walker 3rd place - Alton Schutte, Aberdeen Central Coach: Kerry Konda Finalists - Michael Buchanan, Aberdeen Central Jason Nerland, SF O’Gorman Matthew Glanzer, Brookings

INTERNATIONAL EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING

CLASS "AA" Champion – Gus Campbell, Aberdeen Central Coach: Kerry Konda Runner-up - Simon Scholten, SF O’Gorman Coach: Bob Stevens 3rd place - Emmy Smith, Mitchell Coach: Ron Grimsley

Finalists - Danny Mohama, SF O’Gorman Sanha Ryoo, RC Stevens Jack Seitz, Aberdeen Central

Class “AA” State U.S. Extemp Champion Mason Wenzel, Mitchell

Coach: Melissa Vatter-Moller

Class “AA” State International Extemp Champion Gus Campbell, Aberdeen Central

Coach: Kerry Konda

Class “AA” State Original Oratory Champion Ellen Nelson, SF O'Gorman

Coach: Bob Stevens

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STATE “A” INDIVIDUAL EVENTS CONTESTS RESULTS

ORIGINAL ORATORY

CLASS "A" Champion - Keren Kabambi, Harrisburg Coach: Kip McKee Runner-up - Epiphany Knedler, Vermillion Coach: Brady Schlechter 3rd place - Tori Remington, Milbank Coach: Doug Tschetter Finalists - Rachel Johannsen, Milbank

Rachel West, Lennox Rachel Crawford, Spearfish

UNITED STATES EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING

CLASS "A" Champion – Cuchulane Speirs, Spearfish Coach: Bob Speirs Runner-up - Jesse Nelson, Milbank Coach: Doug Tschetter 3rd place - Michaela Oleson, Groton Coach: Kristen Gonsoir Finalists - Robert Erikson, Vermillion Allwin McDonald, Milbank Seth Miller, Vermillion

INTERNATIONAL EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING

CLASS "A" Champion – Nathaniel Steinlicht, Milbank Coach: Doug Tschetter Runner-up - Jenny Sun, Vermillion Coach: Brady Schlechter 3rd place - Seth McDonald, Milbank Coach: Doug Tschetter

Finalists - Henry Plummer, Spearfish Michael Ryan Hurst, Spearfish Sowmya Ragothaman, Vermillion

Class “A” State U.S. Extemp Champion Cuchulane Speirs, Spearfish

Coach: Robert Speirs

Class “A” State International Extemp Champion Coach Ron Frauenshuh, Nathaniel Steinlicht,

Coach Douglas Tschetter

Class “A” State Original Oratory Champion Keren Kabambi, Harrisburg

Coach: Dr. Kip McKee

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STATE CLASS "AA" POLICY DEBATE RESULTS

Champion Team Sioux Falls Washington (20O)

Jordan Simundson & Katlyn Powers Coach: Travis Dahle Runner-up Team Brookings (26K)

Jeff Zhang & Matthew Glanzer Coach: Judy Kroll Semi-Final Teams

Aberdeen Central (28P)–Gus Campbell & Bodhi Schultz Coach: Kerry Konda

Brookings (26N)–Nicholas Kantack & Jacqulyn Meyer Coach: Judy Kroll

Quarter-Final Teams Aberdeen Central (28O) – Beek & Heirigs

Coach: Kerry Konda SF O’Gorman (27L) – Breske & Jorgenson

Coach: Bob Stevens SF Washington (20N) – McKee & Person

Coach: Travis Dahle Watertown (12Q) – Schoenbeck & Klatt Coach: Scott Walker

Class "AA" Policy Debate Elimination Round Summary

Affirmative Negative Winner Result Quarter- 20N – SF Washington 26K – Brookings 26K – Brookings 2-1 Final 26N – Brookings 28O – Aberdeen Central 26N – Brookings 3-0 Round 27L – O’Gorman 20O – Washington 20O – Washington 2-1 28P – Aberdeen Central 12Q – Watertown 28P – Aberdeen Central 2-1 Semi-Final 28P – Aberdeen Central 26K – Brookings 26K – Brookings 3-0 Round 20O – SF Washington 26N – Brookings 26N – Brookings 2-1 Final Round 26K – Brookings 20O – SF Washington 20O – SF Washington 4-1

STATE CLASS "A" POLICY DEBATE RESULTS

CO-CHAMPIONS

Vermillion (14K) – Seth Miller & Epiphany Knedler Vermillion (14M) – Philip Erickson & Joe Miller

Coach: Brady Schlechter Semi-Final Teams

Vermillion (14K) – Seth Miller & Epiphany Knedler Coach: Brady Schlechter

Milbank (18K) – Morgan Jones & Tori Remington Coach: Doug Tschetter

Class "A" Policy Debate Elimination Round Summary

Affirmative Negative Winner Result No Quarter-Final Round Semi-Final 14K – Vermillion 15K – Lennox 14K – Vermillion 3-0 Round 18K – Milbank 14M – Vermillion 14M – Vermillion 3-0 Final Round 14M – Vermillion 14K – Vermillion CO-CHAMPS 3-2

Class “AA” Policy Debate Champions: L-R: Katlyn Powers, Jordan Simundson, Coach Travis Dahle,

Assistants Eric Hanson, Zach Pogany

Class “A” Policy Debate Co-Champions Epiphany Knedler & Seth Miller, Vermillion

Joe Miller & Philip Erickson, Vermillion

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STATE CLASS "AA" LINCOLN-DOUGLAS

DEBATE RESULTS

Champion Debater Joe Mehlhaff, Aberdeen Central (28H) Coach: Kerry Konda Runner-up Debater Savoy Schuler, Rapid City Stevens (13I ) Coach: Mark Vargo Semi-Final Debaters Jalatama Omar, SF Washington (20E) Coach: Travis Dahle Rachel Margolies, Aberdeen Central (28G) Coach: Kerry Konda Quarter-Final Debaters Sam Sheffield, Huron (29F) Coach: Mitch Gaffer Lynn Yen, Brookings (26I) Coach: Judy Kroll Nicole Westerman, Yankton (25J) Coach: Leo Kallis Emily Gurney, Yankton (25C) Coach: Leo Kallis

Class "AA" Lincoln-Douglas Debate Elimination Round Summary

Affirmative Negative Winner Result Quarter- 29F – Huron 28H – Aberdeen Central 28H – Aberdeen Central 3-0 Final 26I – Brookings 28G – Aberdeen Central 28G – Aberdeen Central 2-1 Round 25J – Yankton 20E – SF Washington 20E – SF Washington 3-0 13I – RC Stevens 25C – Yankton 13I – RC Stevens 2-1 Semi-Final 20E – SF Washington 28H – Aberdeen Central 28H – Aberdeen Central 2-1 Round 28G – Aberdeen Central 13I – RC Stevens 13I – RC Stevens 2-1 Final Round 13I – RC Stevens 28H – Aberdeen Central 28H – Aberdeen Central 3-2

Class “AA” L-D Debate Champion Joe Mehlhaff, Aberdeen Central (R)

Coach: Kyle Downey (L)

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STATE CLASS "A" LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE RESULTS

Champion Debater CO-CHAMPIONS Jesse Nelson, Milbank (18F) Nathaniel Steinlicht, Milbank (18I) Coach: Doug Tschetter Runner-up Debater Semi-Final Debaters Jenny Sun, Vermillion (14J) Robert Erickson, Vermillion (14B) Coach: Brady Schlechter Quarter-Final Debaters Joellen Gonsoir, Groton Area, (23A) Coach: Kristen Gonsoir Rachel West, Lennox, (15F) Coach: Mike Larson Cody Drolc, Spearfish (33B) Coach: Bob Speirs Sam Matson, Spearfish (33E) Coach: Bob Speirs

Class "A" Lincoln-Douglas Debate Elimination Round Summary

Affirmative Negative Winner Result Quarter- 23A – Groton 14J – Vermillion 14J – Vermillion 3-0 Final 15F – Lennox 18F – Milbank 18F – Milbank 3-0 Round 33B – Spearfish 18I – Milbank 18I – Milbank 2-1 14B – Vermillion 33E – Spearfish 14B – Vermillion 3-0 Semi-Final 18I – Milbank 14B – Vermillion 18I – Milbank 2-1 Round 14J – Vermillion 18F – Milbank 18F – Milbank 3-0 Final Round 18F – Milbank 18I – Milbank CO-CHAMPS 2-0

Class "A" L-D Debate Co-Champions, L - R: Asst. Coach Ron Frauenshuh, Nathaniel Steinlicht,

Jesse Nelson, Coach Douglas Tschetter

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STATE CLASS "AA" PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE RESULTS

Champion Team Margaret Chell & Elliott Johnson, Brookings (26L) Coach: Judy Kroll Runner-up Team Dalton Schutte & Hannah Brenden, Aberdeen Central (28M) Coach: Kerry Konda Semi-Final Teams Jason Nerland & Simon Scholten, SF O’Gorman (27M) Coach: Bob Stevens Josh Carter & Drew P. Wilfahrt, Watetown (12S) Coach: Scott Walker Quarter Final Teams Peterson & Ritter, SF Washington (20P) Coach: Travis Dahle Todey & Merritt, Brookings (26M) Coach: Judy Kroll Mundt & Buchanan, Aberdeen Central (28N) Coach: Kerry Konda Mohama & Schoppert, SF O’Gorman (27N) Coach: Bob Stevens

Class "AA" Public Forum Debate Elimination Round Summary

Pro Con Winner Result Quarter 20P – SF Washington 27M – O’Gorman 27M – O’Gorman 3-0 Final 12S – Watertown 26M – Brookings 12S – Watertown 2-1 Round 28N – Aberdeen Central 26L – Brookings 26L – Brookings 3-0 27N – O’Gorman 28M – Aberdeen Central 28M – Aberdeen Central 3-0 Semi-Final 27M – O’Gorman 28M – Aberdeen Central 28M – Aberdeen Central 2-1 Round 12S – Watertown 26L – Brookings 26L – Brookings 2-1 Final Round 28M – Aberdeen Central 26L – Brookings 26L – Brookings 3-2

Class “AA” Public Forum Debate Champions Elliot Johnson & Margaret Chell

Coach: Judy Kroll

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STATE CLASS "A" PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS

CO-CHAMPIONS Champion Team Scott Mah & Skyler Bonnema, SF Christian (31E) Bevin Clapper & John Farrell, SF Christian (31F) Coach: Jeff Clapper Runner-up Team Semi-Final Teams Henry Plummer & Cuchulane Speirs, Spearfish (33I) Coach: Bob Speirs Conner Monsees & Keren Kabambi, Harrisburg (36H) Coach: Kip McKee Quarter Final Teams Shan & ElGayer, Madison (35E) Coach: Renee Nills Gould & Davis, Harrisburg (36G) Coach: Kip McKee Loutsch & Seehafer, Milbank (18L) Coach: Doug Tschetter Mack & Hurst, Spearfish (33H) Coach: Bob Speirs

Class "A" Public Forum Debate Elimination Round Summary

Pro Con Winner Result Quarter 35E – Madison 31E – SF Christian 31E – SF Christian 2-1 Final 33I – Spearfish 36G – Harrisburg 33I – Spearfish 3-0 Round 18L – Milbank 36H – Harrisburg 36H – Harrisburg 3-0 33H – Spearfish 31F – SF Christian 31F –SF Christian 3-0 Semi-Final 33I – Spearfish 31F – SF Christian 31F – SF Christian 3-0 Round 31E – SF Christian 36H – Harrisburg 31E – SF Christian 3-0 Final Round 31F – SF Christian 31E – SF Christian CO-CHAMPS 1-0

Class “A” Public Forum Debate Co-Champions: L-R: Bevin Clapper, John Farrell, Coach Jeff Clapper,

Scott Mah, Skyler Bonnema

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STATE DEBATE & INDIVIDUAL EVENTS TOURNAMENT RECORDS

STATE POLICY DEBATE CHAMPIONS AND RUNNER-UPS

SINGLE CLASS SYSTEM Champion Runner-up 1915 Sioux Falls Washington Madison 1916 Yankton Sturgis 1917 Alexandria Pierre 1918 Sioux Falls Washington Hot Springs 1919 Lead Irene 1920 Burke Rapid City 1921 Canton Hot Springs 1922 Tyndall Watertown 1923 Watertown Lead 1924 Sioux Falls Washington Watertown 1925 Tyndall Sioux Falls Washington 1926 Huron Watertown 1927 Watertown Tyndall 1928 Huron Tyndall 1929 Rapid City Yankton 1930 Rapid City Tyndall 1931 Vermillion Rapid City 1932 Rapid City Huron 1933 Tyndall Kennebec

Champion Runner-up 1934 Watertown Aberdeen 1935 Sioux Falls Washington Watertown 1936 Huron Sioux Falls Washington 1937 Watertown Sioux Falls Washington 1938 Madison Lennox 1939 Lead Sioux Falls Washington 1940 Watertown Sioux Falls Washington 1941 Watertown Huron 1942 Rapid City Brookings 1943 Sioux Falls Washington Lead 1944 Lead Rapid City Central 1945 Sioux Falls Washington Tyndall 1946 Huron Winner 1947 Huron Sturgis 1948 Sioux Falls Washington Tyndall 1949 Madison Brookings 1950 Brookings Sturgis 1951 Rapid City Central Sioux Falls Washington 1952 Sioux Falls Washington Madison

TWO CLASS SYSTEM (Class “A” & Class “B”)

Class “A” Policy Debate Champion Runner-up 1953 S.F. Washington Brookings 1954 S.F. Washington Brookings 1955 Brookings S.F. Washington 1956 Watertown Lead 1957 Watertown Vermillion 1958 Watertown Rapid City 1959 Yankton Watertown 1960 Watertown Huron 1961 Rapid City Brookings 1962 Huron S.F. Washington 1963 Watertown Rapid City 1964 Yankton Sturgis 1965 Aberdeen Central S.F. Washington 1966 S.F. Washington Aberdeen Central 1967 Watertown S.F. Washington 1968 S.F. Washington Brookings 1969 Brookings Pierre 1970 Milbank Watertown 1971 Brookings (B1) S.F. Washington

Champion Runner-up 1972 Madison (M1) Milbank (Mil 1) 1973 S.F. Washington (SFW1) Watertown (W2) 1974 Watertown (W1) S.F. Lincoln (SFL2) 1975 S.F. Washington (SFW2) Watertown 1976 Watertown (W-2) Watertown (W-1) 1977 Watertown (W-2) Watertown (W-1) 1978 S.F. Lincoln Sisseton 1979 S.F. O’Gorman Watertown (W-2) 1980 Watertown (W-2) S.F. Lincoln (SFL-1) 1981 S.F. Lincoln Watertown (W-1) 1982 S.F. Lincoln (SFL-2) R.C. Stevens (RCS-2) 1983 Watertown (W-2) Brookings (B-1) 1984 R.C. Stevens (RCS-2) Watertown (W-2) 1985 S.F. Washington Watertown (W-2) 1986 Watertown (W-1) Brookings 1987 Watertown (W-1) R.C. Central (RCC-1) 1988 Watertown (W-2) S.F. Washington (SFW2) 1989 Brookings (B-1) Brookings (B-2)

Class “B” Policy Debate Champion Runner-up 1953 Canton Philip 1954 Vivian Beresford 1955 Beresford Doland 1956 Colman Canton 1957 Colman Volga 1958 Scotland Newell 1959 Doland Newell 1960 Scotland Newell 1961 Doland Beresford 1962 Doland Beresford 1963 Doland Tyndall 1964 Avon Doland 1965 Doland Avon 1966 Doland Avon 1967 Doland Tripp 1968 Doland Volga Sioux Valley 1969 Doland Salem Public 1970 Salem Groton 1971 Baltic Salem Public

Champion Runner-up 1972 Baltic Salem Public 1973 Baltic Tripp 1974 Clear Lake (CL-2) Clear Lake (CL-1) 1975 Beresford (B-1) Beresford (B-2) 1976 Beresford Freeman (F-1) 1977 Clear Lake (CL-1) Clear Lake (CL-2) 1978 Tyndall-Tabor Highmore (H-1) 1979 Beresford (B-1) Beresford (B-2) 1980 Clear Lake (CL-2) Clear Lake (CL-1) 1981 Groton (G-2) Groton (G-1) 1982 Groton (G-1) Clear Lake (CL-1) 1983 Clear Lake (CL-2) Beresford (B-2) 1984 Beresford (B-2) Beresford (B-1) 1985 Beresford (B-2) Groton (G-2) 1986 Clear Lake (CL-2) Platte (P-1) 1987 Groton (G-1) Clear Lake (CL-2) 1988 Clear Lake (CL-2) Clear Lake (CL-1) 1989 Groton (G-2) Wall (WA-1)

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TWO CLASS SYSTEM (Class “AA” & Class “A”)

Class “AA” Policy Debate Champion Runner-up Champion Runner-up 1990 Brookings (11-B) Brookings (11-A) 1991 Watertown (111Z) Watertown (111X) 1992 Watertown (110Z) Brookings (108Z) 1993 Brookings (102X) Brookings (102Z) 1994 SF Washington (102Z) R.C. Central (108X) 1995 Aberdeen Central (102X) Watertown (109Z) 1996 Watertown (3Z) SF Lincoln (2Z) 1997 SF Washington (5X) SF Washington (5Z) 1998 Watertown (16Z) SF Lincoln (22X) 1999 Brookings (11Z) SF Washington (20X) 2000 Watertown (12X) SF Lincoln (11X) 2001 Brookings (21X) Watertown (16X)

2002 Brookings (19Z) SF Roosevelt (11X) 2003 Watertown (20A) Watertown (20B) 2004 Brookings (12B) Watertown (15A) 2005 Brookings (15A) Brookings (15B) 2006 Watertown (10X) SF O’Gorman (11X) 2007 SF Washington (18X) Brookings (14X) 2008 Aberdeen Central (10Z) Yankton (11X) 2009 Brookings (13X) Yankton (15X) 2010 Aberdeen Central (17X) Watertown (14X) 2011 Brookings (14X) SF Roosevelt (12X) 2012 SF Washington (20O) Brookings (26K)

Class “A” Policy Debate Champion Runner-up Champion Runner-up 1990 Beresford (101A) Deuel (104-A) 1991 Milbank (303X) Beresford (305Z) 1992 Beresford (306X) Madison (304X) 1993 Milbank (304X) Madison (302X) 1994 Madison (342Z) Vermillion (347Z) 1995 Beresford (343Z) Madison (342Z) 1996 Milbank (34Z) Beresford (36X) 1997 Beresford (34X) Beresford (34Z) 1998 Vermillion (34Z) Beresford (32X) 1999 Beresford (36X) Madison (32X) 2000 Beresford (34X) Vermillion (35X) 2001 Vermillion (34X) Vermillion (34Z)

2002 Deuel (34X) Vermillion (31X) 2003 Deuel (32A) Vermillion (35B) 2004 Vermillion (31B) Vermillion (31A) 2005 Vermillion (33A) Vermillion (33B) 2006 Vermillion (31O) Vermillion (31X) 2007 Vermillion (32X) Vermillion (32Z) 2008 Vermillion (31X) Vermillion (31Z) 2009 Vermillion (33X) Vermillion (33Z) 2010 Vermillion (32X) Vermillion (32Z) 2011 Lennox (30X) Vermillion (34Z) 2012 Vermillion (14K) Co-Champs Vermillion (14M)

STATE EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING CHAMPIONS AND RUNNER-UPS

(Extemporaneous Speaking contests have been held at the state level since 1927)

SINGLE CLASS SYSTEM Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1927 Coletta Rowcliffe, Iroquois Frank Holzer, Wessington Springs Gerald Laxson, Canton 1928 Byron Baggaley, Deadwood Earl Sharpe, Sioux Falls Frank Whitney, Wessington Springs 1929 Keith Case, Madison Clifford Welch, Brentford Byron Baggaley, Deadwood 1930 Richard Youngers, Parker John Adams, Sioux Falls Louise Griswold, Fedora 1931 Vernon Lyon, Vermillion Charles Williams, Pierre Thomas Reardon, Sioux Falls 1932 Porter McKeever, Kennebec Robert Dunham, Sioux Falls Allison Dunham, Wessington Springs 1933 Robert Dunham, Sioux Falls Frank Scully, Watertown Ivan Anderson, Yankton 1934 Newton Margulies, Rapid City John Green, Vermillion Dillon Glendinning, Aberdeen 1935 Carl Lundquist, Sioux Falls Robert Shipp, Lead L. Peg Meier, Faulkton 1936 Ross Oviatt, Huron Wyman Wumkes, Lennoz Phillips Banks, Clark 1937 Gene Dennis, Sioux Falls Kenneth Canfield, Yankton Donald Gross, Huron 1938 James Rathbun, Webster Nola Flisram, Lead Kenneth Canfield, Yankton 1939 Jean Frescoln, Winner Keith Kennedy, Deadwood (TIE) Alex MacKenzie, Watertown (TIE) Don Thompson, Sioux Falls 1940 Orin Purintun, De Smet Rogness Johnson, S.F. Washington (TIE) Clarice Evers, Wagner (TIE) Robert Mackness, Lead 1941 Harlan Blake, Huron Paul Wagner, Madison (None Recorded) 1942 Warren Miller, Volga Anthony Barich, Lead Warren Smith, Yankton 1943 Ernest Castle, S.F. Washington Irvin Parce, Letcher (TIE) Bill Potter, Madison (TIE) Anthony Barich, Lead 1944 William Porter, Madison Myrtle Pybing, Presho Wayne Knutson, Sisseton 1945 Don Winner, Mitchell Robert Baker, Lead (None Recorded) 1946 Carol Witcraft, Huron (TIE) Dick Becker, Milbank (TIE) Ralph Sykora, Tyndall 1947 Bud Goldstein, S.F. Washington Stanley Hallett, Rapid City Bert Tollefson, Jr., Watertown 1948 Sylvia Bacon, Watertown Don Sutherland, S.F. Washington Dick Thomas, Aberdeen 1949 Sylvia Bacon, Watertown (TIE) Todd Willy, Madison (TIE) Robert Wagner, S.F. Washington 1950 Robert Wagner, S.F. Washington Bob Bierne, Watertown (TIE) Robert Morrell, Sturgis (TIE) Myron Lindner, Brookings 1951 John Hudson, R.C. Central Bob Bierne, Watertown George Fredrickson, S.F. Washington 1952 George Fredrickson, S.F. Washington James Klassen, Huron Margaret Foglesong, Lead

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GIRLS' EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING TWO CLASS SYSTEM (Class “A” & Class “B”) 3

Class “A” Girls' Extemporaneous Speaking Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1953 Donna Ring, Madison Rosemary Eisenmenger, Milbank Nancy Hoy, Vermillion 1954 Diana Stoakes, S.F. Washington Pat Leach, Mitchell Connie Sikkink, Watertown 1955 Marilyn Gottschalk, Watertown Pat Harrison, Rapid City June Keller, Milbank 1956 Marilyn Gottschalk, Watertown Ann Osborne, Winner Dona Ferguson, Rapid City 1957 Lois Miner, Watertown Linda Yirak, Rapid City Mary Burges, Milbank 1958 Carolyn White, Watertown Cella Fritts, Yankton Kathy Naiman, Rapid City 1959 Donna Merritt, Sturgis Deanne Hart, Rapid City Joyce DeGroot, S.F. Washington 1960 Kiernan McGrann, Watertown Janelle Schlimgen, Huron Connie Steinbach, Vermillion 1961 (TIE) Janelle Schlimgen, Huron Martha Givanda, Rapid City (TIE) Connie Steinbach, Vermillion 1962 Connie Steinbach, Vermillion Nancy Erickson, Huron Bonnie McNaughton, Aberdeen 1963 Linda Gerlach, Rapid City Sara Jo Bales, S.F. Washington Jane Hyldahl, Huron 1964 Jean Duffy, Yankton Cyndy Hebron, Huron Carolyn Stegeman, Watertown 1965 Carol M. Dixon, Aberdeen Central Carol Plagens, Watertown Susan Horn, Brookings 1966 Judy Groeneveld, Madison Central Carol Plagens, Watertown Wendy Butler, S.F. Washington 1967 Debbie Olson, Aberdeen Central Kris Amundson, Watertown Susan Horn, Brookings 1968 Connie Istratescu, Lead Vicki Welch, Watertown Kathy Grow, Mobridge 1969 Marcia Magers, Lead Deanna Moothart, Sturgis Betsy Danforth, S.F. Lincoln 1970 Deanna Moothart, Sturgis Allie Jo Moore, Brookings Marcia Magers, Lead 1971 LeAnn Larson, Madison Marcia Majers, Lead (TIE) Kristi Keith, S.F. Lincoln (TIE) Debbie Tronvold, Watertown 1972 Lori Tofflemire, Madison Lynda Schuler, Pierre Nancy Turbak, Watertown 1973 Mary Jo Anderson, Milbank Nancy Jo Turbak, Watertown Mona Kantack, Brookings 1974 Cathy Hoerner, Vermillion Laurie Lautsberger, Watertown Paula Spriggs, S.F. Lincoln 1975 Cathy Tanck, S.F. Washington Wendy Johnson, Watertown Christy Griffin, Aberdeen Central 1976 Julie Goon, S.F. Washington Julie Wakeman, Brookings Val Flugge, S.F. Lincoln 1977 Val Flugge, S.F. Lincoln Carmen Cook, Vermillion Laurie Robertson, Lead 1978 Carmen Cook, Vermillion Kari Johnson, Watertown Laurie Borgers, S.F. Washington 1979 Kari Johnson, Watertown Kathy VanGilder, S.F. Washington Lynn Modica, S.F. Lincoln 1980 Jody Hansen, Watertown Sharon Sievert, S.F. Lincoln Karen Harrison, R.C. Central 1981 Libby Sievert, Huron Kim Maass, Watertown Susan Stach, Vermillion 1982 Kim Maass, Watertown Linnae Solem, Brookings Julie Snow, Watertown 1983 Shawnthea Monroe, Vermillion Linnae Solem, Brookings Nancy Feurstein, Watertown 1984 Aana Vigen, Huron Amy Kim, Brookings Leila Brammer, Aberdeen Central

Class “B” Girls' Extemporaneous Speaking Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1953 Karen Sather, Presho Marlys Noteboom, Canton Margorie Leach, Redfield 1954 Virginia Hullinger, Vivian Marlys Noteboom, Canton Charlotte Cooper, Doland 1955 Fran Marke, Selby Doreen Nelson, Colman Jo Blue, Spearfish 1956 Doreen Nelson, Colman Gerry Kubal, Tyndall Doris Hater, Highmore 1957 Nedra Lundberg, Gregory Evelyn Frieberg, Beresford Gerry Kubal, Tyndall 1958 Evelyn Frieberg, Beresford Sharon Glader, Mobridge Carol Hamilton, Canton 1959 Margaret Judt, Scotland Kaye Budde, Woonsocket JoAnne Richter, Newell 1960 Margaret Judt, Scotland Randy Latimer, Deadwood Marilynne Felderman, Doland 1961 Jean Tschetter, Arlington Donna Carlson, Beresford Sharon Hirsch, Scotland 1962 Marilynne Felderman, Doland Donna Carlson, Beresford Kate Greer, Tyndall 1963 Marilynne Felderman, Doland Judy DeGarlais, Newell Nancy Tschetter, Arlington 1964 Nancy Tschetter, Arlington Pat Greer, Tyndall Mary Muhlenkort, Beresford 1965 Connie Ranek, Tyndall Kathleen Stoller, Doland Rosanne Fitzgerald, Beresford 1966 Cheryl Preheim, Irene Kathleen Stoller, Doland Mary Poppen, De Smet 1967 Kathleen Stoller, Doland Liz Stoebner, Tripp Sharon Remmick, Highmore 1968 Joanne Hansen, Doland Eleanor VandenBerg, Volga Liz Stoebner, Tripp Sioux Valley 1969 Joanne Hansen, Doland Debby Omanson, Salem Public Carol Youngberg, Newell 1970 Penny Lindgren, Doland Deborah Omanson, Salem Public Cheri Crocker, Clear Lake 1971 Amy Wathier, Centerville Jane Bigelow, Wolsey Jane Leite, Volga Sioux Valley 1972 Debbie Sittig, Baltic Marlena Heer, Doland Marcia Kotas, Tripp 1973 Jean Anderson, Clear Lake Sheri Brown, Tyndall Theresa Weber, Salem 1974 Ann Goltz, Beresford Dorothy Begalka, Clear Lake Diana Meisenholder, Tripp 1975 Dorothy Begalka, Clear Lake Jan Brue, Parker Jane Schuurmans, Tyndall 1976 Annette Morud, Clear Lake Monica Neal, Flandreau Jan Brue, Parker 1977 Monica Neal, Flandreau Lisa Parliament, Clear Lake Jan Brue, Parker 1978 Monica Neal, Flandreau Vicky Dahl, Clear Lake Susan Johnson, Groton 1979 Susan Johnson, Groton Shelly Kothe, Murdo Mavis Scheetz, Parkston 1980 Shannon Ackerson, Groton Nancy Nelson, Clear Lake Bette Jo Moore, Flandreau 1981 Shannon Ackerson, Groton LuAnn Effling, Clear Lake Heather Schmidt, Scotland

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1982 Renee Monnier, Clear Lake LuAnn Effling, Clear Lake Carmel Nelson, Groton 1983 LuAnn Effling, Clear Lake Gail Brandt, Clear Lake Janel Fillingsness, Beresford 1984 Sarah Van Lent, Beresford Gail Brandt, Clear Lake Michelle Rook, Clear Lake

BOYS' EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING TWO CLASS SYSTEM (Class “A” & Class “B”)

Class “A” Boys' Extemporaneous Speaking Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1953 Jim Ward, S.F. Washington Tom Fishbach, R.C. Central James Klassen, Huron 1954 David Hanson, Brookings Paul Rogness, S.F. Washington Jim Garrick, Webster 1955 Mike Driscoll, Lead Charles Ehrensperger, Vermillion (TIE) Tom Crampton, Rapid City (TIE) William Chittick, Brookings 1956 Mike Driscoll, Lead Lee Raymond, Watertown Paul Jeschke, S.F. Washington 1957 Pudge Ellwood, Aberdeen Ken Moes, Watertown Ken May, S.F. Washington 1958 Dan German, Yankton Bill Wagner, Watertown Pudge Ellwood, Aberdeen 1959 James Bartholomew, Belle Fourche Dave Ackerman, Watertown (TIE) Mike Aldrich, Rapid City (TIE) John Bass, Mobridge 1960 James Felt, Brookings (TIE) Bruce Loessin, Watertown (TIE) John Quinn, Rapid City 1961 Bob Butterbrodt, Watertown Dave Johnson, Yankton Dick Niebuhr, Huron 1962 (TIE) Dick Niebuhr, Huron Mike Harrison, Brookings (TIE) Dave Johnson, Yankton 1963 James Coleman, Rapid City (TIE) Phil Salem, Madison Central (TIE) Randy Parcel, Aberdeen Central 1964 Ray Horn, Brookings Jim Beitz, Huron Dennis Hogarth, Lead 1965 Jim Beitz, Huron John Kline, Aberdeen Central David Lee, Lead 1966 Bradd Clark, S.F. Washington Laurie Andrews, S.F. Lincoln John Wiles, Watertown 1967 Tom Hensley, Watertown Gregg Szczurek, S.F. Washington John Richards, Brookings 1968 Bruce Christensen, Redfield Glenn Schrader, S.F. Washington Mike Neu, S.F. Lincoln 1969 Terry Wightman, Mitchell Public Roger Lerud, Mobridge Ben Longwill, Madison 1970 Joe Roby, Watertown Steve Binger, S.F. Washington Dan Crippen, Madison 1971 John Thompson, Brookings David Lillehaug, S.F. Washington Jeff Larson, Madison 1972 Charlie Nauen, S.F. Washington Dave Gulden, Watertown Craig Anderson, S.F. Lincoln 1973 Al Heer, Vermillion Chris Freitag, S.F. Washington Bob Swank, Mitchell 1974 Roger Heidenreich, Watertown Jim Crook, S.F. Washington Rick Wiese, Madison 1975 Bill Reynolds, S.F. Washington Chris Karras, Huron Langdon Jorgensen, Brookings 1976 Mike O'Connor, Watertown Loren Lemon, Huron Steve Bailin, S.F. Washington 1977 John Gilmore, S.F. O'Gorman Pat Howey, Watertown James Meyer, Huron 1978 Paul Erickson, Vermillion Greg Johnson, Watertown Craig Steinley, R.C. Stevens 1979 Craig Steinley, R.C. Stevens Royal Kopperud, S.F. Lincoln Dan Sampson, Vermillion 1980 Rusty Roland, R.C. Stevens Cort Gross, S.F. Lincoln Drew Fossum, Huron 1981 Dave Olson, S.F. Washington Dave Hurrell, Aberdeen Central Brian Pengra, R.C. Stevens 1982 Connell Fullencamp, S.F. Lincoln John Westby, Brookings Grant Koppelman, R.C. Stevens 1983 Todd Warren, S.F. Washington Scott Leuning, S.F. Lincoln Chris Holmquist, Aberdeen Central 1984 Bob McManus, Huron Bentley Boyd, Brookings Tim Rensch, R.C. Central

Class “B” Boys' Extemporaneous Speaking Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1953 Robert Frieberg, Beresford James Gerrick, Webster Roger Kiel, Highmore 1954 Donald Freeman, De Smet Herman Felstehausen, Clark Dick Frieburg, Beresford 1955 Dick Frieburg, Beresford Joel Hoersch, Mobridge John Kinyon, Spearfish 1956 John Kinyon, Spearfish Robert Mundt, Mobridge Roger Fritzel, DeSmet 1957 Frank Gailor, Volga Willis Opp, Eureka Tom Johnson, Flandreau 1958 Frank Gailor, Volga John Bass, Mobridge Roger Thoreson, Flandreau 1959 Kenneth Gelston, Doland Richard Whitman, Flandreau Ray Storm, Beresford 1960 Marlin Burke, Scotland Andy Pokoring, Newell Jim Carlson, Tyndall 1961 Douglas Anderson, Doland Marlin Burke, Scotland Bill Kolita, Deadwood 1962 Marlin Burke, Scotland Douglas Anderson, Doland George Weber, Beresford 1963 Douglas Anderson, Doland John Paul Wilson, Newell Jim Borin, Avon 1964 Allyn Brosz, Tripp Jim Borin, Avon Dave Mast, Volga 1965 Allyn Brosz, Tripp Vince Heer, Doland James Winckler, Avon 1966 Jim Winckler, Avon Phil Olson, Groton Allyn Brosz, Tripp 1967 Mick Levsen, Doland Darrell Omanson, Salem Public Toby Kaufman, Freeman 1968 Jerry Torgerson, Highmore Bob Gereaux, Doland Larry Jerke, Tripp 1969 Forrest Flint, Doland Robert Foley, Tyndall Craig Carnahan, Tripp 1970 Forrest Flint, Doland Gary Amundson, Clear Lake Ed Hafner, Newell 1971 John Eickman, Salem Public Gary Amundson, Clear Lake Jeff Von Wald, Groton 1972 John Eickman, Salem Public John Manning, Beresford Doug Tschetter, Doland 1973 Gregg Bruhn, Mt. Vernon Larry Underberg, Baltic Bruce Dewald, Tripp 1974 Paul Rohde, Webster Scott Van Hove, Parker Wyatt Stahl, Flandreau Public

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1975 Scott Van Hove, Parker Rick Lodmell, Dell Rapids Public Wyatt Stahl, Flandreau 1976 Mike Freeman, Freeman Wyatt Stahl, Flandreau David Stephens, Hot Springs 1977 Steve Mundahl, Clear Lake Larry White, Flandreau Dayton Sloat, Highmore 1978 Mike Simundson, Groton Tim Kniffen, Tyndall-Tabor Greg McKee, Dell Rapids 1979 Tim Kniffen, Tyndall-Tabor Alex Lennox, Clear Lake Dayton Sloat, Highmore 1980 Alex Lennox, Clear Lake Lance Wells, Clear Lake Matt Burns, Flandreau 1981 Alex Lennox, Clear Lake Kent Hanson, Clear Lake Brian Stacey, Redfield 1982 Chris Lawrenson, Beresford Randy Larson, Beresford Mike Youngquist, Highmore 1983 Randy Larsen, Beresford Darrin Olson, Clear Lake Grant Hayenga, Groton 1984 Grant Hayenga, Groton Randy Larson, Beresford Mike Weber, Beresford

NATIONAL EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING TWO CLASS SYSTEM (Class “A” & Class “B”)

Class “A” National (or Domestic) Extemporaneous Speaking Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1985 Mark Van Lith, Watertown Jerrie Leemhuis, Brookings Ron Grimsley, Brookings 1986 Mark Van Lith, Watertown Brody Berkhout, Vermillion Al Colmenero, Watertown 1987 Al Colmenero, Watertown Marcy Keckler, S.F. Lincoln Reid Holien, Watertown 1988 Raj Shinghal, Aberdeen Central Brian Hughes, Aberdeen Central Rusty Hillberry, R.C. Stevens 1989 Molly Johnson, Watertown Anil Shinghal, Aberdeen Central Heidi Roberts, Watertown

Class “B” National (or Domestic) Extemporaneous Speaking Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1985 Mike Weber, Beresford Pennie Hein, Clear Lake Deb Birgen, Beresford 1986 Sandy Esche, Clear Lake Kelly Parker, Clear Lake Deb Birgen, Beresford 1987 Dan Dulitz, Webster Loren Helmer, Groton (TIE) Ann Waltner, Freeman (TIE) Erica Devoe, Clear Lake 1988 Janell Abrams, Beresford Jim Flamming, Bon Homme Russ Buntrock, Groton 1989 Kip McKee, Clear Lake Chris Gunnare, Beresford Craig Bren, Clear Lake

UNITED STATES EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING TWO CLASS SYSTEM (Class “AA” & Class “A”) Class “AA” United States (National) Extemporaneous Speaking

Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1990 Jennifer Tschetter, Brookings Rich Mueller, Mitchell Erick Schulte, S.F. Washington 1991 Crystal Nusz, S.F. Lincoln Darin Goens, Watertown Scott Walker, Watertown 1992 Crystal Burke, Watertown Sarah Manning, S.F. Lincoln Dan Brendtro, S.F. O'Gorman 1993 Terra Brown, S.F. Washington Jayme Mogen, S.F. Washington Mike Moeller, Brookings 1994 Terra Brown, S.F. Washington Amber Hofer, Brookings Joelle Eidsness, Brookings 1995 Amber Hofer, Brookings Mitch Peterson, S.F. Washington Mandy Eckhoff, S.F. Lincoln 1996 Craig Hunter, R.C. Stevens Nick Reisch, Watertown Mike Muilenburg, S.F. Roosevelt 1997 Jessica Yarnall, S.F. Washington Angie Aman, Yankton Grant Geyerman, Watertown 1998 Grant Geyerman, Watertown Dan Fraiser, Watertown (TIE) Jessica Yarnall, S.F. Washington (TIE) Casey Timm, S.F. O'Gorman 1999 Sean Ploof, Watertown Rebecca Wilson, S.F. Roosevelt Jessica Stoefen, S.F. Roosevelt 2000 Jared Leighton, Watertown Don Larson, Watertown Johan Johnson, Brookings 2001 John Rappinchuk, Watertown Kyle Detweiler, R.C. Stevens Scott Peterson, S.F. Roosevelt 2002 John Rappinchuk, Watertown Jason Tischler, R.C. Central Nicole Buseman, S.F. Roosevelt 2003 Jason Tischler, R.C. Central James Brandt, Brookings Justin Goetz, Aberdeen Central 2004 Alex Baldwin, Mitchell Lincoln Campbell, Aberdeen Central Kailyn Heston, R.C. Central 2005 Mike Ewald, Watertown Sade Nickels, R.C. Central Molly Lutz, Aberdeen Central 2006 Brady Behrens, S.F. Roosevelt Dena Birckenkamp, Mitchell Samuel Merkel, Aberdeen Central 2007 Paul Pierson, Aberdeen Central Sam Merkel, Aberdeen Central Josiah Kosier, Watertown 2008 Jeremy Simon, Aberdeen Central Matt Thompson, Watertown Jesse Goodwin, S.F. Washington 2009 Jesse Goodwin, S.F. Washington Shawn Schnabel, Aberdeen Central Tyler Matson, S.F. Roosevelt 2010 Jacob Clark, Watertown Frank Liang, S.F. Lincoln Sophia Kaounas, Brookings 2011 Jacob Clark, Watertown Thomas Friedrichsen, Aberdeen Central Jordan Simundson, S.F. Washington 2012 Mason Wenzel, Mitchell Kaitlin Fuerstenau, Watertown Dalton Schutte, Aberdeen Central

Class “A” United States (National) Extemporaneous Speaking Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1990 David Brady, Vermillion Rob Teigen, Vermillion Rebecca Glynn, Madison 1991 Ron Weber, Beresford Andy Buntrock, Groton Christopher Benning, Madison 1992 Ron Weber, Beresford Donny Jurgens, Milbank Christopher Benning, Madison 1993 Maggie Evans, Vermillion Kevin Sachreiter, Milbank Nathan Silva, Beresford 1994 Becky White, Madison Ryan Wells, Deuel Maggie Evans, Vermillion 1995 Rebecca White, Madison Austin Eich, Madison Travis Dahle, Milbank 1996 Rebecca White, Madison Trevor Janssen, Beresford Erin Tyler, Milbank 1997 Phil Assmus, Madison Scott Mitchell, Beresford Jenifer Slagle, Vermillion 1998 Jennifer Slagle, Vermillion Jessica Zakrzewski, Deuel Shannon Meyer, Milbank 1999 Lindsey Dorneman, Milbank Toby Uecker, Madison Emily Patterson, Milbank 2000 Toby Uecker, Madison Varsha Ramakrishnan, Vermillion Miriah Fawcett, Deuel 2001 Abby Stewart, Milbank Varsha Ramakrishnan, Vermillion Miriah Fawcett, Deuel

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2002 Varsha Ramakrishnan, Vermillion Anders Fremstad, Vermillion Morgan McNickle, Groton 2003 Jim Johnson, Deuel Ellen Kennedy, Vermillion Varsha Ramakrishnan, Vermillion 2004 Ellen Kennedy, Vermillion Molly Green, Vermillion Chris Erickson, Milbank 2005 Patrick Kane, Montrose Travis Kiefer, Groton Area Emily Lentz, Milbank 2006 Christopher Erickson, Milbank Travis Kiefer, Groton Area Erik Lambrechts, Milbank 2007 Hannah Pommersheim, Vermillion Amanda Barton, Vermillion Alex Beres, Lennox 2008 Jane Reasoner, Vermillion Alex Beres, Lennox Amanda Barton, Vermillion 2009 Tyler Gutzman, Vermillion Nickollette Larson, Groton Area Scott Athey, Milbank 2010 Sam Miller, Vermillion Jesse Nelson, Milbank Mitchell Wagner, Milbank 2011 Jesse Nelson, Milbank Mitchell Wagner, Milbank Matt Styles, Lennox 2012 Cuchulane Speirs, Spearfish Jesse Nelson, Milbank Michaela Oleson, Groton

INTERNATIONAL EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING TWO CLASS SYSTEM (Class “A” & Class “B”)

Class “A” International Extemporaneous Speaking Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1985 Eric Reyerson Bentley Boyd, Brookings Tom Norfolk, S.F. Washington 1986 Shari Shaft, Watertown Gerrit Van Wingerden, R.C. Stevens Vanya Hogen, S.F. Lincoln 1987 Jon Hanson, Watertown Shari Shaft, Watertown Lisa Kleckler, S.F. Lincoln 1988 Jon Hanson, Watertown Darrick Moe, Watertown Amy Puetz, Mitchell 1989 Tom Binger, S.F. Washington Amy Jensen, Brookings Amy Puetz, Mitchell

Class “B” International Extemporaneous Speaking Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1985 Craig Mellendorf, Beresford Michelle Rook, Clear Lake Kelly Parker, Clear Lake 1986 Pennie Hein, Clear Lake Grant Hayenga, Groton Teri Kniffen, Bon Homme 1987 Kelly Parker, Clear Lake Mike Olsen, Beresford Chad Miller, Beresford 1988 Julie James, Groton Ann Waltner, Freeman Jennifer Hauger, Clear Lake 1989 Chad Anderson, Wall Leslie Larson, Clear Lake Jennifer Hauger, Clear Lake

INTERNATIONAL EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING TWO CLASS SYSTEM (Class “AA” & Class “A”)

Class “AA” International (Foreign) Extemporaneous Speaking Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1990 Amy Jensen, Brookings Erik Chuang, Aberdeen Central Mitch Shields, R.C. Central 1991 Peter Hanson, Watertown Erik Thoen, S.F. O'Gorman Travis Tesch, Watertown 1992 John Fishback, Brookings Pat Schott, Brookings Tessa Erickson, S.F. Lincoln 1993 John Fishback, Brookings Josh Myrmoe, Aberdeen Central Carl Seitstra, S.F. Washington 1994 Theron McChesney, S.F. Washington Casie Collignon, Yankton Sarah Treado, R.C. Stevens 1995 Ann Fishback, Brookings Kirby Kozel, S.F. Washington Kevin Wrotenbery, S.F. Lincoln 1996 Ann Fishback, Brookings Kevin Wrotenbery, S.F. Lincoln Pat Munson, S.F. Lincoln 1997 Mike Redlinger, Watertown Paul Leistra, S.F. Washington Nick Jones, S.F. Roosevelt 1998 Trevor Mischke, Watertown Nikki Griffin, S.F. Roosevelt Angela Willms, Brookings 1999 Jenni Reisch, Watertown Brian Shephard, Watertown Jason Slothhouber, S.F. Lincoln 2000 Chris Bartelt, Watertown Ian Storey, Brookings Luke Ligudzinski, Watertown 2001 Laura Simdorn, Aberdeen Central Evan Pay, R.C. Central Eddie Gerrish, Watertown 2002 Brennan Bilberry, R.C. Stevens Justin Goetz, Aberdeen Central Chris Roby, Watertown 2003 Micalann Sharp, Watertown Yashreeka Huq, R.C. Central Carl Nelson, R.C. Stevens 2004 Christopher Pistulka, Aberdeen Central Reed Abrahamson, R.C. Stevens Tom McElhany, Watertown 2005 Tom McElhany, Watertown Jake Campbell, Brookings Zach Abrahamson, R.C. Stevens 2006 Zach Abrahamson, R.C. Stevens Siva Kasinathan, S.F. Roosevelt Jared Tidemann, Brookings 2007 Nisha Giridhar, Aberdeen Central Melanie Zinter, Aberdeen Central Zack Bierscheid, Watertown 2008 Nisha Giridhar, Aberdeen Central Kelsey Mellan, Mitchell Matthew Aadland, Brookings 2009 Collin Michels, Yankton Alex Friedrichsen, Aberdeen Central Alex Thurman, S.F. Roosevelt 2010 Robert Mikhaylelyn, S.F. Lincoln Sophie Holtzmann, Yankton Gabriel Erion, Brookings 2011 Gabriel Erion, Brookings Gus Campbell, Aberdeen Central Alex Thurman, S.F. Roosevelt 2012 Gus Campbell, Aberdeen Central Simon Scholten, SF O’Gorman Emmy Smith, Mitchell

Class “A” International (Foreign) Extemporaneous Speaking Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1990 Jennifer Hauger, Deuel Anne Marie Paulukonis, Madison Don Satiroff, Beresford 1991 Erik Hayenga, Groton Kim Kenny, Groton Don Satiroff, Beresford 1992 Don Satiroff, Beresford Michelle Van Lith, Milbank Philip Germann, Madison 1993 Jeff Mueller, Milbank Jennifer Fieber, Deuel Steve White, Madison 1994 Kim Neville, Madison Jim Kennedy, Vermillion Aaron Anderson, Beresford 1995 Marie Tornberg, Beresford Mike Hay, Milbank Mark Hassan, Madison 1996 Marie Tornberg, Beresford David Vickrey, Vermillion Nathan Peterson, Beresford 1997 Marie Tornberg, Beresford Brandon Stengel, Milbank Shannon Lambert, Beresford 1998 David Vickrey, Vermillion Brandon Stengel, Milbank Andy Paulsen, Beresford 1999 Jon Spader, Vermillion Kelly Halverson, Milbank Andy Paulsen, Beresford 2000 Jon Spader, Vermillion Erica Hinders, Milbank Katie Monson, Beresford 2001 Jon Hoadley, Vermillion Robert Haar, Deuel Erica Hinders, Milbank

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2002 Jon Hoadley, Vermillion Robert Haar, Deuel Amy Finnegan, Deuel 2003 Robert Haar, Deuel Taiana Hayes, Vermillion Mallory Malm, Milbank 2004 Rachel Lewis, Groton Patrick Weber, Montrose Mallory Malm, Milbank 2005 Jesse Liebe, Milbank Patrick Weber, Montrose Dustin Grorud, Milbank 2006 Jesse Liebe, Milbank Katye Abraham, Madison Joshua Schmidt, Lennox 2007 Kristin Lentz, Milbank Jiwen Li, Vermillion Alicia Enterman, Vermillion 2008 Kristin Lentz, Milbank Jiwen Li, Vermilion Megan Ludwig, Milbank 2009 Jiwen Li, Vermillion Megan Ludwig, Milbank Alicia Enterman, Vermillion 2010 Simeon Gilbert, Lennox Tyler Gutzman, Vermillion Spenser Kavanaugh, Groton Area 2011 Spenser Kavanaugh, Groton Area Nathaniel Steinlicht, Milbank JohnWard, Milbank 2012 Nathaniel Steinlicht, Milbank Jenny Sun, Vermillion Seth McDonald, Milbank

STATE ORIGINAL ORATORY CHAMPIONS AND RUNNER-UPS (Original Oratory contests have been held at the state level since 1935)

SINGLE CLASS SYSTEM Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1935 Herbert Shapiro, Sioux Falls Keith Conner, Mitchell Allan Sutera, Tyndall 1936 Kyle Fossum, Pierre Bernard Rivin, Scotland Raul Hugher, Interior 1937 Louis French, Yankton Donald Rassmussen, Beresford Fred Schandorf, Mitchell 1938 William Green, Madison Arthur Rivin, Scotland Howard Hillman, Lennox 1939 Arthur Riven, Scotland Paul Wagner, Madison James McBath, Watertown 1940 James Rathbun, Webster Paul Wagner, Madison John Mackenzie, Watertown 1941 Paul Wagner, Madison Jack Gold, Yankton (TIE) Warren Eggleston, Alcester (TIE) Lee Borin, New Underwood 1942 Frances Bailey, Parker Kenneth Erickson, Flandreau Ted DeWerd, Milbank 1943 Kenneth Christopherson, Irene Bob Galloway, Madison Donald Hair, Spearfish 1944 William Porter, Madison William Kolberg, Lead Minette Friedman, Huron 1945 Harry Savage, Yankton Minette Friedman, Huron (None Recorded) 1946 Hanel Hunkins, Lead (TIE) Margaret Lang, Madison (TIE) Ruth Moore, Mitchell 1947 Howard Cole, Sturgis George Shapiro, S.F. Washington Frieda Misch, Watertown 1948 Sally Winter, Vermillion Janice Lovre, Watertown Patty Palmer, Lead 1949 Martha Jurgensen, Watertown Beverly Lindstrom, Madison Sally Winter, Vermillion 1950 Sally Winter, Vermillion Betty Lindstrom, Madison Len Doty, Doland 1951 Barbara Coates, Yankton Charles Ball, R.C. Central Dorothy Sievert, Watertown 1952 Charles Ball, R.C. Central Henry Moeller, Vermillion (TIE) Mick (Merrill) Sherer, Highmore (TIE) Joe Farnham, Brookings

TWO CLASS SYSTEM (Class “A” & Class “B”)

Class “A” Original Oratory Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1953 Gary Schulz, Mitchell Roger Robbins, Pierre (TIE) Marilyn Holtzman, Yankton (TIE) Lenore Johnston, Brookings 1954 Chuck Levy, Aberdeen Barbara Rollins, Mitchell (None Recorded) 1955 Bob Berdahl, S.F. Washington Jim Boyd, Mitchell Chuck Levy, Aberdeen 1956 Dave Nelson, S.F. Washington Robert Wagner, Watertown Mike Driscoll, Lead 1957 Linda Yirak, Rapid City John Moeller, Vermillion Tom Kearns, Huron 1958 John Morrill, Sturgis LuAnn Cobb, Belle Fourche Tom Satre, Sisseton 1959 Mike Rice, S.F. Washington John Morrill, Sturgis Bill Perron, Mobridge 1960 Mary Dugan, Watertown Jon Anderson, Aberdeen John Gridley, S.F. Washington 1961 Karen Wingerd, Aberdeen Skip Christensen, Brookings Bill Driver, S.F. Washington 1962 Alphus Christenson, Brookings Art Richardson, Yankton Wally Doolittle, S.F. Washington 1963 Lee Sigelman, Watertown Steve Olsen, S.F. Washington Art Richardson, Yankton 1964 Ormond Smythe, Brookings Steve Olsen, S.F. Washington Marilyn Knutson, Watertown 1965 Linda Walliser, Huron Jim Smith, Watertown Gretchen Speece, Yankton 1966 Dick Whitney, Rapid City Bob Timm, Watertown Virginia Christman, Mobridge 1967 David Larson, Watertown Steve Cragg, Rapid City Phil Kohl, Brookings 1968 Jeff Jerde, Watertown Steve Cragg, Rapid City Margaret Hasse, Vermillion 1969 Mike McCormack, Yankton John Butterbrodt, Watertown Pat Kiefert, Rapid City 1970 Tim Engen, S.F. Lincoln Jill Groethe, Brookings Ray Thomas, Watertown 1971 Barton Byg, Brookings Peter Hoeger, S.F. Lincoln Anella Shinnick, Redfield 1972 Dick Deming, Madison Arleen Reimnitz, Mitchell Larry Kucker, Watertown 1973 Devra Bailin, S.F. Washington Donna Pullins, R.C. Stevens Dick Belatti, Madison 1974 Dick Belatti, Madison Kris Jensen, Brookings Penny Tibke, Watertown 1975 Kris Jensen, Brookings Kelli Hanley, S.F. Washington Chris Freed, R.C. Central 1976 Sue Joyce, S.F. Washington Brad Peterson, Brookings Jeff Edwards, Watertown 1977 Brad Petersen, Brookings Jo Boesch, S.F. Lincoln Mike Casey, Chamberlain 1978 Matt Michels, Vermillion Jean Jurek, Watertown Mark Turner, R.C. Central 1979 David Graham, Huron Laurie Schenecker, Watertown Steve Burnett, R.C. Stevens 1980 Katie Johnson, S.F. Lincoln Cindy Jackson, Watertown David Wiechman, Huron

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1981 Dave Kenyon, S.F. Lincoln Chris Hoover, Vermillion Heather Garnos, Watertown 1982 Linnae Solem, Brookings Beth Bader, Sisseton Amy Spiegel, Vermillion 1983 Kris Puterbaugh, Huron Michelle Gosch, Watertown Bill Fuller, Aberdeen Central 1984 Robyn Roberts, Watertown Patty Hanten, Watertown Dan Saunders, Aberdeen Central 1985 Stacia Taylor, Brookings Anne Schlaffman, Mitchell Ann Panerio, Huron 1986 Megan Weeks, S.F. Washington Katy Evans, Vermillion Betsy Kruse, Aberdeen Central 1987 Jodie Hart, Watertown Jennifer Haan, Watertown Lori Boxdorfer, S.F. Lincoln 1988 Jennifer Dice, Mitchell Gary Baumgartner, R.C. Central Laura Vockrodt, Watertown 1989 Lisa Kirkie, S.F. Washington Amy Jensen, Brookings Mike Johnson, Milbank

Class “B” Original Oratory Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1953 Fred Hendrickson, Philip Pat Jodlowski, Chamberlain (TIE) Fred Drayer, Doland (TIE) Paul Hybertson, Beresford 1954 Frances Manke, Selby (TIE) Alvin Hall, Vivian (TIE) Fred Dreyer, Doland 1955 Corrine Halter, Colman Kay Kaiser, Spearfish (TIE) Arlis Manke, Selby (TIE) Howard Kenyon, Beresford 1956 Corrine Halter, Colman (TIE) Willis Opp, Eureka (TIE) Howard Kenyon, Beresford 1957 Willis Opp, Eureka Judy Christenson, Colman Gerry Kubal, Tyndall 1958 Don Johnson, Deadwood Bill Perron, Mobridge Janet Minard, Philip 1959 Bill Schutt, Woonsocket (TIE) Kathleen Collins, Flandreau (TIE) Terry Larson, Faulkton 1960 Randy Latimer, Deadwood Betty Bettenhousen, Scotland Jeffrey Fillingeness, Beresford 1961 John Whalen, Tyndall Virginia Peek, Northville Marlin Burke, Scotland 1962 Dan Bucks, Doland Marlin Burke, Scotland John Whalen, Tyndall 1963 John Whalen, Tyndall Dan Bucks, Doland Linda Walliser, Burke 1964 Kathy Eid, Arlington Barbara Plaihn, Garretson Ken Juell, Avon 1965 Carol Starks, Garretson Karen Bucks, Doland Eugene Wiens, Avon 1966 Karen Bucks, Doland Mike Whalen, Tyndall Gail Hafner, Newell 1967 Lois Twombley, Newell Alma Lake, Doland Mike Whalen, Tyndall 1968 Alma Lake, Doland Dawn Burman, Salem Public Lois Harter, Highmore 1969 Beverly Welch, Doland Twila Tschetter, James Valley Jane Selland, Garretson Christian 1970 Jane Selland, Garretson Valerie Hafner, Newell Barbara Spaans, Salem Public 1971 Denise Anderson, Clear Lake Charolyn Larsen, Centerville Debbie Bennett, Selby 1972 Valerie Hafner, Newell Ann Goltz, Beresford Gayle Carlson, Groton 1973 Robert Splettstoesser, Highmore Doug Pallon, Tyndall Patti Peterson, Centerville 1974 Ann Goltz, Beresford Marda Powers, Flandreau Cheryl Brandt, Clear Lake 1975 Laurie Begeman, Parker Brian Bonde, Flandreau Cheryl Brandt, Clear Lake 1976 Kevin Wilson, Flandreau John Stahl, Freeman Mary Garrigan, Highmore 1977 Kevin Wilson, Flandreau Nancy Simundson, Groton Philip Sloat, Highmore 1978 Philip Sloat, Highmore Sally Pies, Webster Melanie Lyngstad, Springfield 1979 Stacy Broman, Groton Connie Fillingsness, Beresford Jenny Miedema, Springfield 1980 Stacy Broman, Groton Nancy Propst, Clear Lake Kim Dohrer, Clear Lake 1981 Stacy Broman, Groton Beth Thompson, Groton Renee Monnier, Clear Lake 1982 Barb Pies, Webster Carleen Hoops, Groton Sarah Van Lent, Beresford 1983 Heidi Gilbertson, Dell Rapids Nancy Bovill, Beresford Sarah Van Lent, Beresford 1984 Corinne Pravecek, Beresford Kim Anderson, Groton Becky Finley, Elkton 1985 Sara Amdahl, Flandreau Teri Kniffen, Bon Homme Corine Pravacek, Beresford 1986 Janell Abrams, Beresford Teri Kniffen, Bon Homme Kristen Krueger, Groton 1987 Kristen Krueger, Groton Susan De Boer, Clear Lake Janell Abrams, Beresford 1988 Janell Abrams, Beresford Kristin Olbertson, Beresford Stephanie Herseth, Groton 1989 Stephanie Herseth, Groton Kristin Olbertson, Beresford Libby Stahl, Clear Lake

TWO CLASS SYSTEM (Class “AA” & Class “A”)

Class “AA” Original Oratory Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1990 Jennifer Dice, Mitchell Jennifer Zimmer, S.F. O'Gorman Laura Bjork, R.C. Central 1991 Joan Urbaniak, Aberdeen Central Amy Freestone, S.F. Lincoln Brandt Krueger, Aberdeen Central 1992 Beth Mitchell, Watertown Scott Grimm, S.F. Roosevelt Anne Jorgensen, Mitchell 1993 Sonja Schneider, S.F. Lincoln Nathan Lepp, Yankton Ben Bare, Brookings 1994 Derek Gefroh, Watertown Chris Soukup, S.F. O'Gorman M.J. White, S.F. Washington 1995 John Hurney, Watertown John Wright, Yankton Amber Vanderfeen, Watertown 1996 Chip Huffman, R.C. Stevens Taryn Koball, S.F. Roosevelt John Hurney, Watertown 1997 Amber Krause, Watertown Jason Wolff, R.C. Central Kara Cody, Yankton 1998 Lesley Kandaras, R.C. Stevens Travis Stanton, Watertown Jeff Nath, Mitchell 1999 Travis Stanton, Watertown Jeff Nath, Mitchell Kristin Wilde, Watertown 2000 Jeff Nath, Mitchell Jessica Schwartz, Watertown Breanne Anderson, Mitchell

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2001 Alana Hedlund, R.C. Central Aubrey Fiebelkorn, Watertown Brenden Olson, Mitchell 2002 Victoria Bures, Aberdeen Central Stephanie Chase, Brookings Grace Mlady, Mitchell 2003 Tim Billion, S.F. Lincoln Paul Slattery, S.F. Lincoln Stephanie Chase, Brookings 2004 Erin Anderson, Aberdeen Central Jeff White, Mitchell Amanda Davis, Aberdeen Central 2005 Megann Davis, Mitchell Ashley Moeller, Watertown Allison Bell, S.F. Washington 2006 Jeff White, Mitchell Andrew Mach, Aberdeen Central Zachery Schulz, Aberdeen Central 2007 Andrew Mach, Aberdeen Central Jeff White, Milbank Kelsey Holkesvik, Aberdeen Central 2008 Michael Holkesvik, Aberdeen Central Meg Henrickson, Yankton Grace Chang, S.F. Lincoln 2009 Richard Marmorstein, Aber Central Dani Wang, Brookings Nick Sideras, S.F. O’Gorman 2010 Richard Marmorstein, Aber Central Saisai Chen, S.F. Lincoln Erin Williams, Watertown 2011 Erin Williams, Watertown Shilpa Chandran, S.F. O’Gorman Brock Halvorson, Aberdeen Central 2012 Ellen Nelson, O’Gorman Hannah Brenden, Aberdeen Central Alexis Doerr, Aberdeen Central

Class “A” Original Oratory Champion Runner-up 3rd Place 1990 Cynthia Mahood, Vermillion Libby Stahl, Deuel Kristin Olbertson, Beresford 1991 Laura Offerdahl, Beresford Shelly Pigors, Groton Jolene Wyatt, Hot Springs 1992 Stacie Olson, Beresford Dawna Gantvoort, Deuel Kim Janssen, Beresford 1993 Rebecca Hauger, Deuel Shelly Pigors, Groton Alison Grad, Madison 1994 Ted Heeren, Beresford Rebecca Hauger, Deuel Emily Loeschke, Milbank 1995 Kimberly Sweet, Madison Marie Tornberg, Beresford Nathan Grimm, Madison 1996 Nathan Peterson, Beresford Marie Tornberg, Beresford Chris Bue, Milbank 1997 Nathan Peterson, Beresford Michelle, Tornberg, Beresford Alex Gulck, Milbank 1998 Michelle, Tornberg, Beresford Misty Gruener, Deuel Alex Gulck, Milbank 1999 Katie Monson, Beresford Michelle Tornberg, Beresford Jessica Grams, Groton 2000 Michelle Tornberg, Beresford Sven Lerseth, Beresford Aubree Wack, Madison 2001 Matt Rognstad, Vermillion Justine Reimnitz, Vermillion Jessica Mason, Groton 2002 Elizabeth Slagle, Vermillion Deepti Naik, Vermillion Amanda Tuchscherer, Milbank 2003 Noelle Harden, Vermillion Jenna Carlson, Milbank Alicia Coggins, Beresford 2004 Molly Green, Vermillion Kealey Bultena, Lennox Jenna Carlson, Milbank 2005 Molly Green, Vermillion Sawyer Braun, Groton Area Max Tucker, Madison 2006 Alex Weber, Milbank Amy Hansmeier, Groton Area Katie La Roche, Milbank 2007 Nahuel Telleria, Vermillion Tiffany Krause, Deuel Katie LaRoche, Milbank 2008 Heidi Kirchner, Milbank Tiffany Krause, Deuel Sam Miller, Vermillion 2009 Jackie Webb, Harrisburg Sam Miller, Vermillion Kjirstin Almos, Deuel 2010 Tara One Horn, Little Wound Natasha Hartman, Milbank Kjirstin Almos, Deuel 2011 Conner Monsees, Harrisburg Epiphany Knedler, Vermillion Rachel Johannsen, Milbank 2012 Keren Kabambi, Harrisburg Epiphany Knedler, Vermillion Tori Remington, Milbank

STATE LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE CHAMPIONS AND RUNNER-UPS

SINGLE CLASS SYSTEM

Champion Runner-up 1981 Tom Bruns, S.F. Lincoln Bill Piersol, S.F. O’Gorman 1982 Tom Bruns, S.F. Lincoln Liz Stevens, Aberdeen Central 1983 Bob McManus, Huron 1984 Ellen Yocum, Brookings

TWO CLASS SYSTEM (Class “A” & Class “B”)

Class “A” Lincoln-Douglas Debate Champion Runner-up 1985 Ann Schlaffman Mitchell Carolyn Schurmann, Watertown 1986 Chris Madsen, S.F. Lincoln Jennifer Quick, Yankton 1987 Bjourn Berkhout, Vermillion Stacey Fewings, Watertown 1988 Koran Peterson, Huron Todd Gunn, S.F. Washington 1989 Jabe Rounds, Huron Beth Marquardt, Watertown

Class “B” Lincoln-Douglas Debate Champion Runner-up 1985 Deb Birgen, Beresford Jill Suhr, Elkton 1986 Craig Mellendorf, Beresford Grace Paul, Bon Homme 1987 Mike Olson, Beresford Lynette Larson, Clear Lake 1988 Kristin Olbertson, Beresford Ann Waltner, Freeman 1989 Kristin Olbertson, Beresford Chad Miller, Beresford

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TWO CLASS SYSTEM (Class “AA” & Class “A”)

Class “AA” Lincoln-Douglas Debate Champion Runner-up 1990 Heath Phillipi, Huron Lisa Kirkie, S.F. Washington 1991 James Delay, S.F. Washington David Chadwick, S.F. Washington 1992 Sunny Kruse, S.F. Washington Kevin Wormstadt, Huron 1993 Sumit Kapur, Huron Mary Manning, S.F. Washington 1994 Mary Manning, S.F. Washington M.J. White, S.F. Washington 1995 Josh Vrondran, S.F. Washington Matt Helling, S.F. Washington 1996 Stac Bare, Brookings Martha Rossiter, Yankton 1997 Cory Ehlebracht, Watertown Heather Edmunds, S.F. Washington 1998 Chris Dabney, Huron Amit Kapur, Huron 1999 Amit Kapur, Huron Val Rogotzke, Watertown 2000 Eddie Gerrish, Watertown Jeff Nath, Mitchell 2001 Seth Battin, Yankton Julie Loveland, Yankton 2002 Adam Hoier, S.F. Washington Darin Gully, Watertown 2003 Brian Gough, Watertown Seth Stadler, S.F. Roosevelt 2004 Josh Tonsager, Huron Shawn Sawtell, Yankton 2005 Alex Weber, S.F. Washingotn Felicia Barnes, Yankton 2006 Kealey Bultena, S.F. O’Gorman Zach Abrahamson, R.C. Stevens 2007 Corbin Cleary, S.F. O’Gorman Paul Pierson, Aberdeen Central 2008 Ben Kantack, Brookings Josh VanLaecken, Watertown 2009 Jesse Goodwin, S.F. Washington Luke Cumbee, Huron 2010 Cortlyn Hagman, Brookings Sophie Holtzmann, Yankton 2011 Sophie Holtzmann, Yankton Olivia Hopewell, Yankton 2012 Joe Mehlhaff, Aberdeen Central Savoy Schuler, Rapid City Stevens

Class “A” Lincoln-Douglas Debate Champion Runner-up 1990 Jeff Hovden, Vermillion Kristin Olbertson, Beresford 1991 Jeff Hovden, Vermillion Cindy Heidelberger, Madison 1992 Donny Jurgens, Milbank Christopher Henze, Milbank 1993 Ryan Wells, Deuel Christopher Henze, Milbank 1994 Maggie Evans, Vermillion Ryan Wells, Deuel 1995 Nathan Grimm, Madison Ryan Schamp, Vermillion 1996 Josh Knight, Deuel Kimberly Sweet, Madison 1997 Brandon Stengel, Milbank Paul Lewis, Groton 1998 Brandon Stengel, Milbank Chuck Knudsen, Groton 1999 Mike Vaillencourt, Vermillion Jon Spader, Vermillion 2000 Katie Monson, Beresford Darryl Neufeld, Vermillion 2001 Darryl Neufeld, Vermillion Emily Sippel, Groton 2002 Dan Ring, Vermillion Wayne Booze, Madison 2003 Shandhini Raidoo, Vermillion Ryan Haugaard, Milbank 2004 Nathaniel Curtis, Milbank Rachel Lewis, Groton 2005 Emily Haney-Caron, Milbank Emily Lentz, Milbank 2006 Erik Lambrechts, Milbank Florian Rhinow, Milbank 2007 Jiwen Li, Vermillion Rachel Scott, Groton Area 2008 Kristin Lenz, Milbank Jiwen Li, Vermillion 2009 Jiwin Li, Vermillion Scott Athey, Milbank 2010 Kjirstin Almos, Deuel Janai Ragothaman, Vermillion 2011 Mitchell Wagner, Milbank Jenny Sun, Vermillion 2012 Jesse Nelson, Milbank CO-CHAMPIONS Nathaniel Steinlicht, Milbank

STATE PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE CHAMPIONS AND RUNNER-UPS

TWO CLASS SYSTEM (Class “AA” & Class “A”)

Class “AA” Public Forum Debate Champion Runner-up Champion Runner-up 2003 R.C. Stevens (43Z) Brookings (44X) 2004 Watertown (79A) S.F. Washington (80A) 2005 S.F. Washington (74A) Spearfish (79A) 2006 Aberdeen Central (78X) Aberdeen Central (78O) 2007 Spearfifsh (74X) Aberdeen Central (80X)

2008 Watertown (70X) Watertown (70Z) 2009 Yankton (77Z) Yankton (77X) 2010 Watertown (72X) Watertown (72Z) 2011 Brookings (73X) Watertown (78X) 2012 Brookings (26L ) Aberdeen Central (28M)

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Class “A” Public Forum Debate Champion Runner-up Champion Runner-up 2003 Groton (33X) Vermillion (31X) 2004 Milbank (95A) Lennox (92B) 2005 Milbank (92B) Madison (96A) 2006 Groton Area (94O) Madison (90O)

2008 Vermillion (94X) Vermillion (94Z) 2009 Milbank (95X) Milbank (95Z) 2010 Harrisburg (95Z) Lennox (92X) 2011 Milbank (94Z) Vermillion (95Z0

2007 Lennox (99Z) Milbank (94X) 2012 SF Christian (31F) Co-Champs SF Christian (31E)

STATE DEBATE & INDIVIDUAL EVENTS TOURNAMENT TEAM SWEEPSTAKES - CHAMPIONS AND RUNNER-UPS

Class “AA” Champion Runner-up Champion Runner-up 2004 Aberdeen Central Watertown 2005 S.F. Washington Watertown 2006 Aberdeen Central Watertown 2007 Aberdeen Central Watertown 2008 Watertown Brookings

2009 Aberdeen Central Yankton 2010 S.F. Lincoln Watertown 2011 Watertown Brookings 2012 Aberdeen Central Brookings

Class “A”

Champion Runner-up Champion Runner-up 2004 Milbank Groton 2005 Milbank Groton Area 2006 Milbank Groton Area 2007 Vermillion Milbank 2008 Vermillion Milbank

2009 Vermillion Milbank 2010 Lennox Vermillion 2011 Vermillion Milbank 2012 Milbank Vermillion