Three Reeds Spring High School students qualified for the state Speech and Debate competition. They placed in the top four at the district contest.
Mikayla Baker placed second in Dramatic Interpretation
Colbie Cypret placed second in Humorous Interpretation and fourth in Original Oratory
Violet Hall placed fourth in Storytelling.
The state competition will be held on April 25 at Missouri State University.
(Reeds Spring School District Press Release and Photos)
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