The DCG Speech department had an incredible performance at the 2023 state competition. DCG sent 22 groups to compete, 16 of those teams received a “I” rating, the most “I” ratings in school history! DCG also had six groups named all-state. This is a monumental achievement for our speech program and a showcase day for our dedicated students.
High School Speech Team
- 17 Events
- 16 groups received I ratings
- 1 group received a II rating
Freshman Team
- 5 Events
- 3 Groups received I ratings
- 2 Groups received II ratings
DCG Total
- 22 Events
- 19 Groups received I ratings
- 16 Groups received STRAIGHT ONES (School Record)
- 3 Groups received II ratings
High School Team Breakdown:
- Choral Reading: Miss Todd and Her Flying Machine (1 – 1 – 1) = 1
- Reader’s Theater: Gossip (1 – 1 – 1) = 1
- TV News: KFFN (1 – 1 – 1 )= 1
- Musical Theater: Cinderella (1 – 1 – 1) = 1
- Musical Theater: Pippin (1 – 1 – 1) = 1
- Musical Theater: The Drowsy Chaperone (1 – 1 – 1) = 1
- Improv: Malmberg/Stier (1 – 1 – 1) = 1
- Improv: Holcomb/Schock (1 – 1 – 1) = 1
- Improv: Ervin/Glay (1 – 1 – 1) = 1
- Film: The Hunt (1 – 2 – 1) = 1
- One-Act Play: Tracks (1 – 1 -1) = 1
- Group Mime: The Incredible Journey of the Porcelain Bunny (1 – 1 -1) = 1
- Solo Mime: Siblings’ Sweet (1 – 1 – 1) = 1
- Solo Mime: The Mark of Magic (1 – 2 – 1) = 1
- Ensemble: Three Tall Women (1 – 1 – 1) = 1
- Ensemble: 13 Ways to Ace Your College Interview (2 – 2 – 1) = 2
- Ensemble: Five Women Wearing the Same Dress (1 – 1 -1) = 1
Freshman Team Breakdown:
- One-Act Play: Our Place (1 – 1 -1) = 1
- Improv: Ramsey/Uhl (I – 2 – 2) = 2
- Improv: Spooner/Briggeman (2 – 2 – 1) = 2
- Ensemble: It’s Not You (1 – 1 – 1) = 1
- Radio: FAW (1 – 1 – 2) = 1
DCG All-State Groups
Performing:
Group Mime – The Miraculous Journey of the Porcelain Bunny: Ellie Cole, Anna McKernan, Tess Meggison, Norah Southwick, Addilyn Stine, Elle Wood
Solo Mime – Siblings’ Sweet Struggles: Elena Nelson
TV News – KFFN: Kid & Family Friendly News: AJ Altman, Claire Boerre, Johanna Bonefas, Josephine Bond, Arnacha Intawaree, Elena Nelson, Drew Sonberg, Braden Zach
Non-Performing:
Readers Theater – Gossip: Emma Behnkendorf, Izzy Bustamante, Kiley Crivaro, Tyler Fitch, Arianna Freitas, Ellie Friesen, Ayden Frisk, Lily Holcomb, Ash Hutzel, Ella Kleckner, Grace Mernone, Alex Pries, Ellie Schmitz, Maddie Waddingham, Joshua Warnke
Ensemble Acting – Three Tall Women: Audrey Frett, Brinn Johnson, Drew Sonberg, Madison Stone
Ensemble Acting – Five Women Wearing the Same Dress: Tess Meggison, Sara Saleh, Emma Sump, Campbell Valline, Maddie Waddingham