THS forensics team wraps up season at State competition in DeForest – Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

THS forensics team wraps up season at State competition in DeForest  Tomahawk Leader

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THS forensics team wraps up season at State competition in DeForest – Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

THS forensics team wraps up season at State competition in DeForest - Tomahawk Leader Newspaper

Tomahawk High School Forensics Team Excels at State Competition

For the Tomahawk Leader

The Tomahawk High School (THS) Forensics team concluded its season at the 129th annual State competition in DeForest on Friday, April 19.

Coach Michele Balda expressed her satisfaction with the team’s performance, stating that the Hatchets returned to Tomahawk with numerous awards. Balda, along with fellow coaches Nancy Herbison and Shirley Derleth, commended the students for achieving their best scores of the season, despite the challenging judging criteria at the state level. She emphasized the importance of public speaking skills in today’s technology-driven world and applauded the students for their dedication and hard work since January. Balda concluded by expressing her pride in the team’s accomplishments.

Outstanding Achievements

  • AJ S., Farrago – Perfect score and gold medal
  • Cedar H., Poetry Reading – Perfect score and gold medal
  • Alena C., Prose Reading – Perfect score and gold medal

Silver Medalists

  1. Aubrey G., Mariah S., and Kambyl M., Group Interpretive Reading
  2. Sadie R., Payton L., and Jayden D., Group Interpretive Reading
  3. Sarah K., Delilah S., Landon P., and Tamara S., Group Interpretive Reading
  4. Galen S., Prose Reading
  5. Madeline L., Prose Reading

Bronze Medalists

  1. Arawen A., Izzy L., Trey M., Murphy K., and Xan S., Group Interpretive Reading
  2. Phoebe H., Poetry Reading
  3. Magdalene L., Prose Reading
  4. Julia M., Radio News Reporting

The coaches expressed their appreciation for the outstanding performances by all team members and thanked them for a successful season.

Photos courtesy of Michele Balda.
Pictured are gold medalists Cedar H., AJ S. and Alena C.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article

  1. SDG 4: Quality Education

    • Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including among others through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles.
    • Indicator: The article mentions that the students have been practicing public speaking, which is a skill needed in today’s world where most communication is done through technology. This implies that the students are acquiring the necessary skills for sustainable development.

  2. SDG 5: Gender Equality

    • Target 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life.
    • Indicator: The article does not explicitly mention gender equality or women’s participation, so no specific indicator can be identified.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

SDGs Targets Indicators
SDG 4: Quality Education Target 4.7: By 2030, ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including among others through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles. The article mentions that the students have been practicing public speaking, which is a skill needed in today’s world where most communication is done through technology. This implies that the students are acquiring the necessary skills for sustainable development.
SDG 5: Gender Equality Target 5.5: Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political, economic, and public life. The article does not explicitly mention gender equality or women’s participation, so no specific indicator can be identified.

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Source: tomahawkleader.com

 

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