National Speech and Debate National Qualifier

Our Lady of the Elms High School Speech and Debate is proud to announce that Sara Khan and Emily Arnold competed at the Eastern Ohio National Speech and Debate District Tournament on February 15-16 at Glen Oak HS in Canton.  Both advanced to the semi-finals. Sara advanced to finals and finished first in Program Oral Interpretation.  She has qualified for the NSDA National Finals to be held in Albuquerque, NM in June.

(left to right) Coach Elaine Fippen, Sara Khan, Emily Arnold, and Coach Maria Kipfstuhl

(left to right) Coach Elaine Fippen, Sara Khan, Emily Arnold, and Coach Maria Kipfstuhl

Amber Hejl