Several students from Marietta High School’s speech and debate team attended the
Comanche Speech tournament, held on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
Students placing were Dovan Bucher and Delaney Aust, first place in Dramatic Duet
Acting; Kyle Austin, first place in Prose; Haylen Lowery and Xiomari Kirsis, second
place Humorous Duet Acting; Andrew Perkins, second place in Humorous
Interpretation; Emma Chaney, third place in Prose; Ace Austin, third place in
Monologue; and Delaney Aust, third place in Humorous Interpretation.
The students qualified for the regional speech tournament, which will be held on the
campus of Southwestern Oklahoma State University in March.
In addition to the placings above, Bella Faulkenberry placed first in Novice Poetry.
“Middle school students are not allowed to advance to regionals, but our team is very
proud of Bella,” said Coach Alicia Harris.
The team placed third in sweepstakes.
“This was our first tournament of the season, and our kids did a great job,” said Harris. “I
expect them to continue to improve throughout the season and be prepared to do well
at regionals.”