By Liesl Roorda
Speech Coach
Although there will not be an actual All State Individual Festival for speech, which is usually held on the campus of UNI, there were still opportunities to earn special recognition honors after the state contest judging on Saturday, March 14.
Each judge could nominate performances they felt embodied the level of All State-worthy.
Students had to be nominated by at least 2 of the 3 judges in order to be considered. Montezuma received four All State Recognitions.
We are thrilled to announce the following All State Recognition Awards:
Niykala Smith, Solo Musical Theatre, And I Am Telling You… from Dream Girls
Brayden Stockman, Solo Musical Theatre, Where Do You Belong? from Mean Girls
Rebeka Teumer, Acting, Ashes
Haley Roorda, Individual Improvisation
Although these students will not be able to perform at the festival, we will find a platform for them to perform to showcase their special award and talent.
Congratulations to all the performers!