Carson High School Speech and Debate Students participated in the 4th regular tournament of the Northern Nevada Forensics League this past weekend at Reno High School. The tournament was held December 6-7 and saw 150 competitors, 60 judges, and 13 schools.
The team has had a very successful season, coached by Mrs. Jill Shufelt of Pioneer (satellite campus of CHS). She was an active competitor in high school and has been a coach for 5 years. The team has grown exponentially from her leadership.
Speech:
In Poetry Oral Interpretation: Lilly Barker took 5th and Makala Heyder took 2nd
In novice Impromptu: Fernando Garcia took 4th
In senior Impromptu: Claire Dillon took 4th
In senior Original Oratory: Nasia Perkins took 4th and Summer McGill took 2nd
In novice Humorous Interpretation: Erick Martinez took 6th
In novice Foreign Extemporaneous: Garin Snidow took 6th
Debate:
In senior Big Questions Speaker Points: Zion Brown took 10th
In senior Public Forum Speaker Points: Summer McGill took 8th, Kyle Allen took 5th, Makenzie Merrell took 4th and, Nasia Perkins took 1st
In novice Lincoln Douglas Speaker Points: Garin Snidow took 4th
In senior Lincoln Douglas Speaker Points: Lexi Ropp took 10th and Tommy Lance took 5th
In Policy Speaker Points: Erick Martinez took 2nd and Kaden Sa took 1st
In senior Public Forum Debate: Partners Makala Heyder and Claire Dillon, and partners Kyle Allen and Makenzie Merrell made it to the semi-finals rounds and tied for 3rd place. Nasia Perkins and Summer McGill made it to the final round and took 2nd
In Policy Debate: Erick Martinez and Kaden Sa took 1st
Students will compete again in January at North Valleys High School. The Northern Nevada Forensics League appreciates any community support from volunteer judges. Use the link below for more information and to sign up!
Northern NV Forensic League – Judges
