Congratulations to the Canfield Speech & Debate Team! The team competed at the Ohio Speech & Debate Association's State Tournament, hosted by Wooster City Schools, on March 6-7, 2020, with 1107 students representing 90 teams. At the conclusion of the competition, Canfield finished in 8th place. This is Canfield's 10th "Top 10" finish at the State Tournament in the past 12 years!
Top 10 Teams at OSDA State Finals:
1st Place - Massillon Perry
2nd Place - Hawken School
3rd Place - Solon
4th Place - Massillon Jackson
5th Place - Mason
6th Place - Chagrin Falls
7th Place - Wooster
8th Place - Canfield
9th Place - Highland
10th Place - Stow
Students advancing to elimination rounds:
Kaleigh Ceci - 4th Place in Humor
Ashton Gingerich - Top 12 in Humor
Vincent Machuga - Top 12 in Original Oratory
Sydney Kinkade - Top 12 in United States Extemp
Marina Campos and Audra Pesko - Top 23 in Public Forum Debate
Abigail Ambrose - Top 24 in Declamation
Bridget Fekety - Top 24 in Informative
Moe Prather - Top 24 in Informative
Tatiana Caballero - Top 24 in Original Oratory
Robert Faix - Top 48 in Congressional Debate
Prabh Dhaliwal - Top 48 in Congressional Debate
Madison Zets - Top 96 in Congressional Debate
Brian Krcelic - Top 96 in Congressional Debate
Congratulations to the 39 students who qualified for the State Tournament:
Robert Faix (Top 48)
Prabh Dhaliwal (Top 48)
Madison Zets (Top 96)
Brian Krcelic (Top 96)
In Declamation
Abigail Ambrose (Top 24)
Ayusha Thapa
Julia Mosher
Gabriella Smallwood
In Drama
Alex Crans
Samantha Lutton
In Humor
Kaleigh Ceci (4th Place)
Ashton Gingerich (Top 12)
Nicole DeFabio
In Informative Speaking
Bridget Fekety (Top 24)
Moe Prather (Top 24)
Nicholas Krcelic
Abigail Faix
In Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Hannah Kelly
Emily Mashqbeh
In Original Oratory
Vincent Machuga (Top 12)
Tatiana Caballero (Top 24)
Grace Li
Olivia Love
In Program Oral Interpretation
Delaney Pallo
Briana Haddon
Giovanna Cestone
In Public Forum Debate
Marina Campos and Audra Pesko (Top 23)
Anthony Biondillo and Angelo Cestone
Anna Kan and Maggie Carrier
Asheligh Haas and Aidyn Simons
In United States Extemp
Sydney Kinkade (Top 12)
Josh Farley
Christopher Altiere
Grace Min
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