Sandburg HS Speech Team takes 3rd at Richards competition

This past Saturday the Sandburg High School Speech team competed at the 2nd annual Richards "Saturday Morning Smackdown" in Oak Lawn. In a field of 20 teams - many of which will be regional opponents in a few weeks - the Speakin' Eagles did well. The team had eight students break into finals and the team scored enough points in the preliminary rounds to earn third place overall.

Sandburg's Finalists include:
Aristotle Vainikos - Finalist - Impromptu Speaking
Julia Canelis and Abby Hooks - Finalists - Dramatic Duet Acting
Camille Jones - 5th Place - Humorous Interpretation
Matthew Rohan - 3rd Place - Extemporaneous Speaking
Myka Padilla - 3rd Place - Radio Speaking
Ray Curtin - 2nd Place - Original Comedy
Hunter Morris - Tournament Champion - Original Comedy
David Oliver - Tournament Champion - Informative Speaking

The team is coached by Geoff Epperson and Assistant Coaches Chrissi Petropulos, Kathryn Guelcher, Amy Vogelsang, Jeny Mills and Daine Sintich.

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Sandburg High School Speech Team took third place at the Richards "Saturday Morning Smackdown."

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Sandburg High School medal winners Ray Curtin, Julia Canelis, Abby Hooks, Camille Jones, David Oliver, Hunter Morris, Matt Cygan, Aristotle Vainikos and Myka Padilla.