Photo Gallery | HHS FORENSICS FINISHES 2nd AT NIETOC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The following is a press release from the Hattiesburg School District:

33 states converged in Union City, California, at James Logan High School for the 2012 National Individual Events Tournament of Champions. Hattiesburg HS took 2nd overall at the national championship tournament as each Hattiesburg HS student advanced to elimination rounds.

Paris McClendon, 2nd place, Original Oratory

Treya Brown, 2nd place, Dramatic Interpretation

Deondrey Russell, Semifinalist, Dramatic Interpretation

Denardo Williams, Quarterfinalist, Dramatic Interpretation

Paris McClendon and Elizabeth Shows, 2nd place, Duo Interpretation

Treya Brown and Aaron Watson, Quarterfinalist, Duo Interpretation

Deondrey Russell and Deja Samuel, Quarterfinalist, Duo Interpretation

Hattiesburg Forensics students have earned over $300,000 in speech and debate scholarships this year offered by collegiate programs from across the country. The team now prepares for the National Catholic Forensic League Championships in Baltimore, Maryland, May 24-27.

Scott Waldrop, Director.