History is being made yet again at Snyder High School!
From left to right Tana Rackley, Sidni Hunter, Cuauhtemoc Olvera, Sha Wilson, Kassidy Sharp, Banks Allbright, and Shelby Powell.
Throughout SHS history, there have been 5 different speech and debate students represent SHS with 5 National appearances. This year, we have FIVE students representing SHS at the National Speech and Debate Association National Tournament in June! This is the most ever in the history of SHS.
We would also like to congratulate Ms. Tonya Powers, who was named District Assistant Coach of the Year for the Entire Tall Cotton District of NSDA!
Junior Sidni Hunter in Congress (House) after placing 2nd. Sidni also placed 1st in Informative Speaking, 5th in Lincoln Douglas Debate, and was a top qualifier for World School Debate. Although Sidni qualified for Nationals in four different events, she can only compete in one.
Senior Sha WIlson in Policy Debate (with Partner Cuauhtemoc Olvera). Sha also placed 11th in US Extemp and was a top qualifier for World Schools Debate.
Senior Cuauhtemoc Olvera in Policy Debate (with Partner Sha Wilson). Temo was also 10th in International Extemp and was a top qualifier in World School Debate.
Cuauhtemoc Olvera and Sha Wilson for Policy Main Event Qualification
Sidni Hunter for Congress Main Event Qualification
Freshman Banks Allbright will also compete in a new event called Pro-Con Challenge. Banks will be the first Freshman in the history of SHS to compete at Nationals
Congratulations to all of the national qualifiers and to the speech and debate coaches, Mr. Carlock and Ms. Powers!