CJI competes at state BC meet

by Rhonda Petersen

CJI Speech Coach

Three members of the Chester-Joplin-Inverness High School speech team competed at the state BC speech, debate, and drama online tournament over the weekend.

More than 40 Class B and Class C schools competed at the state meet, hosted by Huntley Project.

CJI senior Emma Wickum did what she has done all year and placed in the top eight of her event. Wickum finished sixth at state in extemporaneous speaking.

Senior Cain Cole just missed qualifying for the final round in memorized public address. Cole ended up in ninth place in MPA.

Freshman Martin Fulbri...