On To State

Large group District Speech contests were held Saturday, January 20. Janesville CSD speech team is coached by Ms. Katie Johnson and Ms. Kimberly Cavalier. This year, we had five events go. Each event performs in front of a IHSSAA certified judge. The judges critique the performance with a I, II, or III rating. Groups who receive a I rating advance to State Speech competition.

Talan Pletz, Charlize Lindaman, Addy Oldenburger, Blayne Porter, and Cael Coffman competed in Short Film with a film titled “Coach.” Jillian Anderson, Hailey Limkemann, Ashleigh Panning, Tarynn Shepherd, and Hayleigh Heiser competed in Readers Theatre with a play titled “The Committee.” Ashleigh Panning and Hailey Limkemann competed in Group Improvisation. Jayden Butler, Parker Opperman, Daniel Britt, and Marshall Davison competed in Group Improvisation and will advance to State Contest. Kole Haan, Carlie Rupe, Gabe Meaney, Hayden Pugh, Abi Foelske, Jayden Butler, Zoey Barnes, Daniel Britt, and Carson Foelske competed in Short Film with a film titled “The Nerderer” and will advance to State Contest.

Overall, the kids had a great time competing and Janesville will bring two events to the State Contest in Dubuque on February 3rd. Congratulations to students and coaches!