Many tears were cried. Many hugs were given. Many speeches were said. Many laughs were had. When you #saysmartwords all year, the debanquet is how we celebrate our debate family. Thank you Youngha and Ms. Rissler for your work to make it happen and congrats to the award winners.
Super proud of our students who continued to #saysmartwords at state this weekend. Every entry from KHS finished in the top 10 at state with spectacular finishes by Abby (2nd in info) and Brynleigh (5th in radio).
So proud of Kicakpoo MM for finishing the Tournament of Champions with a winning record. Blaine was also named 1 of 3 national finalist for the Julia Burke award which celebrates competitive success and character. That's how you #saysmartwords
The debaters continued to #saysmartwords today at MSHSAA debate day. State qualifier and 2nd place in the district in PFD for KHS ME. Also took 4th in both LD and policy.
Day 1 of MSHSAA is in the books. Proud to have district champs in radio (Brynleigh) and info (Abby). Also congrats to Brynleigh for qualifying in international extemp. Our 9th graders also showed up HUGE with 3 in the top 7 in their event. That's how you #saysmartwords
Congrats to KHS students who continued to #saysmartwords this weekend at CoMo. 1st place in open policy, radio, and info in addition to multiple other awards.
Celebrating after a huge weekend at the largest tournament in Mo this year. Several students trophied in their 1st ever tournament. We also earned 5 bids to the tournament of champions in speech. Thanks @ClassicLhs and @LNHSNFL for hosting a great event so we could #saysmartwords
Congrats to our friends at @THS_4N6_DB8 for picking up their second bid at Omaha this weekend. Two Missouri teams getting bids on the same weekend is always a great thing. #saysmartwords#missouridebate
Our yearly nondescript holiday party was a success. Food was eaten, games were played, numbers of marshmallows were guessed, twas the night before districts was read. Thankful for the family that can have fun and #saysmartwords.
Super proud of this group that took 2nd in overall sweeps this weekend at the Springfield Catholic tournament. They know how to #saysmartwords. More pics to come
Congratulations to the team of Sam Cade & Carson Kennedy for winning the UCO open division! They were 5-1 in prelims and met UCO, Emporia State, and Wichita State in elims! Sam was top speaker and Carson was 5th speaker. Maverick Lewis & Jenna Shockley also reached semis in JV.
Always proud to see former KHS debaters who go on to #saysmartwords in college. Super proud of Patrick Terry for both winning the tournament and taking top speaker overall.
At UCM:
Dixon/Terry finish 1st overall!!!
Autrey/Trent finish top 4!!!
Gill/Kerrigan go 2-3 but learn a lot!!!
Trent was the 8th place speaker!
Avalon was the 4th place speaker!
Patrick wins top speaker!!!
So proud of everything this team is accomplishing this season!
Finished up the tournament hauling home several more big trophies. When novices win tournaments at KHS they become varsity at the next tournament. There are some new varsity for our next outing because these kids #saysmartwords