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Solon Speech and Debate Places Second at Vermilion

The Solon Speech and Debate team further progressed its success at Vermilion High School.


The Solon Speech and Debaters faced some tough competition from area schools and visiting Jackson High School last Saturday, November 12th. The tournament was held at Vermilion High School, and 21 teams attended. Solon High School emerged in second place to Jackson, though did not lack individual victories.

United States Extemporaneous Speaking:

5th Place - Ojas Sathe

International Extemproaneous Speaking:

2nd Place - Eric Wang
3rd Place - Michael Luo

Original Oratory:

6th Place - Liz Eder

Oratorical Interpretation:

1st Place - Jocelyn Liao
5th Place - Oliver Chen
6th Place - Peter Shi

Humorous Interpretation:

1st Place - Meghan Pavithran
5th Place - Edwin Zhang

Dramatic Interpretation:

1st Place - London Christian
2nd Place - Kathy Zhang
3rd Place - Nisha Malhotra

Duo Interpretation:

5th Place - Annie Xin and Priyanka Pai
6th Place - Meghna Gautam and Mayuri Jain

Impromptu Speaking:

3rd Place - Andy Li

Congratulations to all team members who placed and everyone who attended this tournament! The Solon Speech and Debate Team aims to continue their success and progress even more at the tournament at Mentor High School this Saturday.

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