Scottie S&D Holds End-of-Season Awards

Though the Scottie Speech and Drama team concluded their regular season at the State Meet in Huntley Project Jan. 29 & 30, the crew was not quite done with their year.

The team traveled to Billings Feb. 11 & 12 to compete in the National Speech & Debate Association's state meet with hopes of continuing on to the national level.This past Thursday they held their end-of-year Awards Ceremony in the Glasgow High School library.

In Billings, the Scotties found competition from AA, A and B/C schools. There were 230 competitors from 18 schools in the Eastern Division.

"It was a tough competition (AA, A and B/C schools were in attendance) and we were told by judges that there were several rounds where they wanted to give first place to every student in the round," said Scottie head coach Kristina McGee. "It was truly the best of the best!"

Glasgow senior Raelee Dowden was the only Scottie to advance to the semi-finals. She was entered in Dramatic Oral Interpretation and finished in 12th place overall.

Mason Swenson, Harley Edwards and Samantha Combs also competed in Dramatic Oral Interpretation, which had 22 total competitors. Swenson finished in 15th place and Edwards placed 17th. Combs finished in 18th place while also competing in the Humorous Oral Interpretation category. In HOI, Combs earned a 23rd place out of 25 total competitors.

Gabe Proctor eared a 15th place finish in Humorous Oral Interpretation.

Fynn Sykut and Connor Whitmer tried the Mock Senate competition in Billings, with 13 other competitors. Sukut earned 10th place and Whitmer finished in 12th place.

"There were many tears at the end of the day! Students said goodbye to friends and really evaluated their season," McGee said. "We, as coaches, are all extremely proud of their hard work and can not wait to see how they do next year. We also would like to congratulate our seniors as they get closer to graduation!"

The end-of-season Awards Banquet in the GHS Library welcomed all team members and their friends and family to get a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes with the Speech & Drama team. Guests were also treated to performances by Swenson, Tarum and Proctor after awards were presented.

The evening concluded with laughter, memories and cake.

2021-2022 Scottie Speech

and Drama Awards

Speech and Drama 2021/2022

Coaches: Kristina McGee (Head), Katerina Heyser (Assistant), Carla Swenson (Volunteer Coach)

Team: Hailee Richardson, Raelee Dowden, Fynn Sukut, Mason Swenson, Chase Tarum, Harley Edwards, Sam Combs, Gabe Proctor and Connor Whitmer

Performances Tonight: Gabe (HOI), Mason (MPA), Chase (HOI)

Individual Awards:

Sweet Bean Award: Connor

Spoon Friendship Award: Mason & Chase

Most likely to write the pieces future S/D kids perform: Fynn

Most Improved: Hailee

Sassy Award: Raelee

Most Creative: Harley

Most Colorful:Sam

Most likely to be an actor: Gabe

State Qualifiers

(Denoted astrex) or 4 years in S/D- (Will Receive a Letter or Bar pin to signify):

Gabe Proctor- Freshman*

Sam Combs-Freshman*

Connor Whitmer-Freshman*

Harley Edwards-Sophomore*

Chase Tarum-Junior*

Mason Swenson-Junior*

Fynn Sukut-Senior*

Hailee Richarson-Senior

Raelee Dowden-Senior*

All State Placers:

Sam Combs: 7th Place DOI

Gabe Proctor: 8th Place in HOI

Chase Tarum: 4th Place in HOI 

Raelee Downden: 6th Place in DOI

Fynn Sukut: 4th Place Impromptu

Academic All State

(A student who maintains a 3.5 or Higher GPA during the Season):

Connor Whitmer

Mason Swenson

Raelee Downden

Qualifiers to attend NSDA Montana East Tournament

(An NFL pin is given for attending):

Gabe Proctor- Freshman

Sam Combs-Freshman

Connor Whitmer-Freshman

Harley Edwards-Sophomore

Mason Swenson-Junior

Fynn Sukut-Senior

Raelee Dowden-Senior, Semi Finals

NSDA Speaking and Service Awards

(The Speaking and Service Award annually recognizes students who go above and beyond in their service to their teams, schools, and communities. Students receive this award when they earn 200 service points in a given year, the maximum number possible in a school year in our Honor Society.) They receive an NFL Gold Service Bar Pin.

Chase Tarum- 599 (100 hours of service, 399 speaker points)

Mason Swenson- 532 (100 hours of service, 332 speaker points) 

NSDA Honor Society of S/D

(Signified with pins):The National Speech & Debate Association's Honor Society recognizes middle school and high school students and coaches for participation in speech and debate activities. Students earn merit points for participation in one of the oldest and most respected honor societies known to college admissions offices.

Members of the Honor Society are held to the Code of Honor, the highest standards of humility, equity, integrity, respect, leadership, and service. 1,500 is the max points over a high school career

 Connor Whitmer- 44 Merit (Pin no jewel)

Hailee Richarson- 80 Honor (Emerald Pin)

Sam Combs- 142 Honor (Emerald Pin)

Gabe Proctor- 163 Excellence (Sapphire Pin)

Fynn Sukut- 188 Excellence (Sapphire Pin)

Harley Edwards- 220 Excellence (Sapphire Pin)

Raelee Dowden- 266 Distinction (Ruby Pin)

Mason Swenson- 532 Special Distinction (Double Ruby Pin)

Chase Tarum- 599 Special Distinction (Double Ruby Pin)