'Beeters Speech and Drama divisional winners head to state

Six members of the Chinook High School Speech and Drama team placed at the Class C Divisional Tournament held last weekend in Cut Bank. Three will move on to the Class C State Tournament in Ennis this coming weekend.

Tyler Ortner was the Divisional Lincoln-Douglas Debate Champion. Elizabeth Hodgson and Cortney Gunderson placed fifth in the Classical Duo competition. Their place allows them to compete at in the State Tournament.

Three others ‘Beeters placed: Chase Lenz, eighth place Humorous Solo; Steven Mulonet, ninth place, Humorous Oral Interpretation and Jacob Huckabee lost a tiebreaker and placed ninth.

After being dormant for several years the Chinook High School Board restarted the Speech and Drama Club last year.

Following a successful first season the club has become more familiar with the tournament process and looks to a strong future.

Head coach Bonnie Ortner has guided the team since it was brought back as an activity for students to enjoy.