Speech and Debate Spring 2018 Competition Results

The RHS Speech & Debate Team attended the Tennessee High School Speech and Drama League (THSSDL)  State Tournament on Saturday, April 14th.

At the THSSDL State Tournament, Matthew Kowalski placed 3rd in TV Broadcasting, Alyssa Bolster placed 2nd in Impromptu Speaking, and Asa Ruiz placed 5th in Impromptu Speaking.

In addition, on March 7, the RHS Speech and Debate Team traveled to Brentwood High School for the National Speech and Debate Association’s National Qualifying tournament for Congressional Debate. 

Joshua Hunter was selected as Presiding Officer in House 2 and received 3rd place. Asa Ruiz was selected as Presiding Officer in House 1. Ashley Song was selected as TN Alternate to Nationals and Alyssa Bolster qualified for Nationals in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in June.
 
Asa Ruiz also qualified to represent TN at Nationals as a member of the TN World Schools Debate Team.

Congratulations to all of the RHS competitors in Speech and Debate! Good luck at nationals!