Speech Results from CFL Nationals

Qualifying members of the Mercer Speech Team travelled to Sacramento, California over Memorial Day weekend to compete in the 65th Annual Grand National Tournament. Any participant at the Grand National Tournament had already advanced through qualification rounds in the regional competition.

The Mercer Speech Team was well represented with strong performances by individual speakers.

Rachel Bish (11th grade) competed in Original Oratory. Rachel barely missed advancing into the elimination rounds by only one ranking.

Ryan Hamilton (12th grade) and Maddie Rowe (10th grade) competed in Duo Interpretation. This team missed advancing into the elimination rounds by falling short by only two rankings.

Evan Daugherty (10th grade) competed in Prose and Poetry Interpretation. Evan barely missed advancing into the elimination rounds by falling short by only two rankings.