"A child's early years lay the foundation for all that is to come."
Contest speech provides students the opportunity to perform in a variety of ways either with a group or on their own. There are options for acting on stage in a one act, singing your way through a musical theatre number, telling a story, or writing and giving a persuasive speech. You could even produce a short film or become a radio news announcer. You can be a part of something where you memorize the script, read from a paper or make it up as you go along. Only a few of the option are listed…there truly is something for everyone and EVERYONE will benefit from the skills learned and fun community we build as a speech team. Are you more interested in working behind the scenes? You can be involved in that way too.
2023-2024 Spirit Lake High School Band Results
Waseca Marching Classic, 1st Place Class AA
Herb Streitz Spirit Award
Starfest, 1st Place Class 3A Prelims, 4th Place Finals
Dutchmen Field Championship, 2nd Place Class 3A
Caption for Best Music
IHSMA State Marching Band Contest, Division I Superior Rating
ILCC Jazz Band Festival, 1st Place Class 3A
IHSMA State Jazz Band Contest, Division I Rating
NWIVA District Jazz Band Festival, 3rd Place Class 3A
IHSMA Solo/Ensemble Contest & Large Group Contest – 20 Division I Ratings – 3 Perfect Scores – Outstanding Performance in Center Sam Hawkins
All State Band
Isaac Ostovic
Alto Sax
Tucker Nikkel
Horn
Sam Hawkins
Euphonium
NWIBA Honor Band
Benson Zheng
Marley Morrow
Evan White
Blake Fullmer
Max Johnson
Jackson Currell
Isaac Ostovic
Philip Partello
Sam Hawkins
All State Choir: Phillip Partello, Paxten Janssen, Sophia Hawn, Bridget Tritle
All State Show Choir: Ebba Bjornstad, Carly Farmer, Brandon Hughes
IHSMA State Show Choir: Music Factory – Division I Rating
IHSMA State Jazz Choir: Lake Effect – Division I Rating
Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Lake Effect – 7th Place Class 3A
Emmetsburg Extravaganza: Music Factory – 1st Place Class 3A; Tucker Nikkel – Best Overall Performer; Lake Effect – 1st Place Class 3A
Meistersingers: hosted Wartburg College’s “Rittercho
IHSMA Solo-Ensemble: 14 Division I Ratings, 1 Perfect Score – Ebba Bjornstad, Solo
State Large Group: Meistersingers, Bass Clef Chorus and Treble Clef Chorus – Division I Rating
Iowa HS Musical Theater Awards: “I’m Not a Loser” – Distinguished Scene; Zac Fisher – Outstanding Performance in a Principal Role; Aiden Holdorf – Special Recognition in a Principal Role; Phillip Partello – Special Recognition in a Principal Role