Speech Results from Bethel Park Invitational

The Mercer Speech Team competed in the 29th Annual Bethel Park Blackhawk Invitational on February 12th and February 13th. More than 400 students, representing Ohio, West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, competed in this two-day event. The Mercer Speech Team placed 2nd overall out of 31 schools in speech sweepstakes. Fourteen of the 25 Mercer speakers advanced into the elimination rounds. Here are the results:

Dramatic Interpretation
2nd- Janalyn Miklas

Original Oratory
3rd- Rachel Bish
6th- Emily Kirila
Quarterfinalists-  Elizabeth Ludwig and Cole McDuffie

Duo Interpretation
3rd- Ryan Hamilton and Maddie Rowe
12th- Abby Grabigel and Brianna Jarrett

Extemporaneous Speaking
6th- Mary Hogue

Prose and Poetry Interpretation
8th- Evan Daugherty
Quarterfinalists- Sarah Turton and Hayden Maine

Humorous Interpretation
10th- Andrew Brinker
Quarterfinalist- Mason Borowicz