Depleted by illness and coming off a two month intense preparation process for School House Rock, the AHS Speech Team performed well at the Bartlett Invitational Speech Tournament on November 1. AHS placed 3rd out of 9 schools behind Collierville and Henry County.
Several students earned individual honors:
Stephanie Bennett and Breonna Jackson-1st in Duo Interpretation
Parker Chase-1st in Dramatic Interpretation
Kelsey Clark-2nd in TV Newscasting
Abby Wilbanks and Josie Griffith-2nd in Duet Improvisation
Jada Burney and Genesis Jenkins-2nd in Duet Acting
Stephanie Bennett-3rd in Impromptu Speaking
Kamaria Chambers-3rd in Original Oratory
Keirsten Hackney-3rd in Storytelling
Stephanie Bennett and Breonna Jackson-4th in Duet Improvisation
Haleigh Byers and Dinah Mitchell-5th in Duo Interpretation
Kamaria Chambers-5th in Solo Acting
Matt Newsome-6th in Impromptu Speaking
Abby Wilbanks-6th in Storytelling
Several team members will travel to Paris, Tennessee on November 8 to compete for scholarship money at the Ruby Krider Invitational Tournament.