State-bound speakers from left to right: Oscar Edward Hughes (Humorous Interpretation), Maddie Parrott (Discussion), Jack Ellis (Dramatic Interpretation), Eva Martinuzzi (Dramatic Interprtation), Jesse Bissen (Storytelling), Celine Cumming (Creative Expression), Ellie Maddock (Serious Prose), Mallory Dudra (Extemporaneous Reading), and Emma VandenEide (Informative Speaking).
March 19th, the Spartan speech team sent 39 of its speakers the Section 6AA tournament at Eden Prairie high school. Many speakers broke to the final round, but 9 will continue to the state tournament. To qualify for the state tournament, a speaker must have placed 3rd or higher in their category. This year, Orono has more speakers qualified for the state tournament than ever before.