Carrollton High School literary region champions are pictured from left (back row) Caden Clifton, Abel Akin, Landen Jordan, (sixth row) Samantha Berg, Norah Pace, (fifth row) Keniyah Wells, Damian Ruiz-Schelp, Marian Roenigk (fourth row) Amelia Beasley, Joy Zimmer, Bethany Miles, (third row) Molly Wallis, Presley McLaren, (second row) Blythe Browning, Chyanne Cammons, Juliet Browning, (front row) CHS Speech and Debate Teacher Richard Bracknell, CHS Assistant Speech and Debate Teacher Alison Hibbard, CHS Performing Arts Teacher Tommy Cox, and CHS Principal Dr. Ian Lyle. Not pictured: CHS Chorus Teacher Julie Lowry and performing arts student Abigail McCoy.
Carrollton High School captured the region literary championship, accumulating points through top finishes in various performing, writing, and speaking categories. The Trojans secured first-place titles in 10 events.
In the performing arts categories, Joy Zimmer won Literary Interpretation Humorous Solo, and the team of Norah Pace and Keniyah Wells brought home first place in the Literary Interpretation Duo. Abigail McCoy earned second in Literary Interpretation Dramatic Solo. Caden Clifton (Boys Solo), Chyanne Cammon (Girls Solo), Molly Wallis, Bethany Miles, and Amelia Beasley (Trio), and Abel Akin, Caden Clifton, Damian Ruiz-Schelp, and Landen Jordan (Quartet) also earned first-place honors. The performing arts groups are under the direction of Mr. Tommy Cox, and Ms. Julie Lowry directs the chorus.
The Trojans excelled in writing and speaking as well. Juliet Browning (Argumentative) and Blythe Browning (Literary Analysis) each won their respective essay categories. Samantha Berg placed second in Personal Essay. In Extemporaneous Speaking, Presley McLaren won Domestic, and Marian Roenigk won International. Mr. Richard Bracknell and Ms. Alison Hibbard lead the Speech and Debate program at Carrollton High School, preparing students for this competition.
The CHS literary team will compete for the state championship Saturday, March 14, at Buford High School.
