GAHS Speech & Debate Team heading to states
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Our GAHS Speech & Debate team had an outstanding showing at the District 6/7 competition, with multiple Warriors qualifying for states!
Through powerful speeches, persuasive arguments, and quick thinking, our Warriors proved their voices carry far beyond the stage.
Our state qualifiers include:
- Senior Parishi Bhanu for Persuasive
- Sophomore Ava Hovet for Poetry
- Juniors Gwen Zipp and Holly Maresca for Prose
- Senior Nico Oshunrinade for Informative Speaking
- Freshman Ruby Lancaster for Program Oral Interpretation
- Junior Ekin Ozgur and Freshman Noah Puckett for Congress
- Senior Nicole Hasis and Sophomore Caden Miller for Commentary
- Freshmen Henry Russell and Gabe Rice for Parliamentary Debate
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