The DSHS Speech and Debate team successfully competed at the Banquete HS Texas Forensic Association’s qualifying tournament this weekend and six students successfully ranked 5^th place overall in sweepstakes based on their successful individual accomplishments.

Students placing individually include-

Julia Roldan- 2^nd place- Informative Speaking

Jackson Laws- 3^rd place- Lincoln Douglas Debate

Jackson Laws- 4^th place – Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking

Alex Silwer- 5^th place- Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking

Mason Mohon- 6^th place- Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking

Dylan Farr- 6^th place- Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking

Mason Mohon- 5^th place- Congressional Debate

Dylan Farr- 6^th place- Congressional Debate

Alex Silwer- 8^th place- Congressional Debate

Julia Roldan and Mason Mohono- semi-finalists- Duet Improv

Mason Mohon- semi-finalist- Impromptu Speaking

Dylan Farr- semi-finalist- Impromptu Speaking

Alex Silwer- semi-finalist- Impromptu Speaking

Cathering Manning- semi-finalist- Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking