Students Compete at State Speech

March 30, 2016

To cap off a successful speech season, three varsity members of Pierce High’s speech team competed at the state tournament on Wednesday, March 23, in Kearney.

Junior Aguilar and Shianna Oestreich both competed in Persuasive Speaking. Aguilar’s topic was the decline of the American Dream, and Oestreich spoke on the problems with a nation that is hypersensitive to offense. Abigail White competed in Informative Speaking, where she discussed the myth of multitasking.

While none of the speakers qualified for finals to take home a medal, each of them gave solid performances and ended their seasons on a strong note.

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Humidity:: 54
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Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

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