- Laura Manning - 1st Place Dramatic Interpretation- She earned 10 out of 11 perfect ranks on the day. Laura, becomes GBS's first 4 time National Qualifier in speech. Additionally, Laura received the Northern Illinois District Participant of the Year- a first time award given out to the student who has contributed the most in speech, school and beyond. Most remarkably, Laura finished first with a different piece than she had finished 2nd with at the IHSA state tournament two weeks earlier.
- Nate Beasley - 2nd Place Dramatic Interpretation- 9 of 12 perfect ranks in the day.
- Lea Hirsch - 1st Place in Original Oratory.
- Pat Lawrie - 2nd Place in Humorous Interpretation.
Three of these exceptional students are first time qualifiers, while Laura will represent GBS at the National Tournament for the 4th time.
Congratulations to our entire speech team and coaches for their season and good luck at nationals.
