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September 22, 2026
September 22, 2026
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In this issue: tournament results, upcoming dates, Booster Club membership, volunteer needs, Homecoming float information, community sponsorships, and GOHS LoudCups.
Grand Oaks - 1st Place Sweepstakes!
Northland Christian Tournament
Foreign Extempt Speaking
Gabby Buehl - 1st + NIETOC Bid
Josh Quevedo - 6th
Ethan Zientek - Semifinalist
POI
Tayla Zarate - 5th
Adrian Martinez - 6th
Humorous Interp:
Brandon Eldridge - 3rd
Duet Acting:
Brandon Eldridge + Emerson Marco - 1st
Arteal Southern + Leonidas Sorsby - 3rd
Duo Interpretation:
Rose Bedwell + Ian Campos - 1st + NIETOC Bid
Impromptu:
Brandon Eldridge - 8th
Informative Speaking:
Ian Campos - 1st + NIETOC Bid
Dyuthi Vinna - 4th
Prose:
Divya Rajkumar- 1st
Congress:
Michaela Bicknell - 11th
Public Forum:
Ethan Zientek and Blake Zientek - 3rd
Josh Quevedo and Aaron Bettencourt - Quarterfinalist
Caleb Helander and Jayden Moreno - Quarterfinalist
LD:
Conan Woermbke - Quarterfinalist
World Schools:
Gabby Buhl, Reagan Riley, Caden Manning, Karishma Purbhoo, Alicia Solana Martinez - 2nd
Emily Clark, Angelica Washington, Sophie Rubio, Emma Stahl - Quarterfinalist
Grand Oaks - 1st Place Sweepstakes!
Seven Lakes Tournament
Humorous Interp:
Addie Hansen - 3rd
Duet Acting:
Ian Campos + Dyuthi Vinna - 1st
Farah Noguera + Rose Bedwell - 2nd
Cassidy Beall + Addie Hansen - 3rd
Brandon Eldridge + Emerson Marco - 4th
Duo Interpretation:
Ian Campos + Rose Bedwell - 1st (State Qualification Earned)
Violet Vidonic + Divya Rajkumar - 3rd
Brandon Eldridge + Emerson Marco - 4th
Informative Speaking:
Dyuthi Vinna - 6th
Public Forum:
Josh Quevedo + Aaron Bettencourt - 2nd
Caleb Helander + Jayden Moreno - 3rd
LD:
Conan Woermbke - 3rd
World Schools:
Caden Manning, Ayush Patel, Reagan Riley, Karishma Purbhoo, Alicia Solana Martinez - 1st
Maddie Berry, Emily Clark, Emma Stahl, Angelica Washington, Liya Jugdaw - 3rd
IMPORTANT DATES
Sept 25 - 26: Spring Woods Tournament
Sept 27 - Oct 04: HoCo Float Build
Oct 05 | 6:00 PM: HoCo Parade + Community Pep Rally
Oct 13 | 6:30 PM: Monthly Booster Club Meeting (Location TBD)
Oct 16 | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Tropical Smoothie Cafe Spirit Night
Oct 21 - 22: Cy Lakes Cy Ridge Swing Tournament (Online)
Oct 23 - Oct 24: Cy Lakes Cy Ridge Swing Tournament
Oct 29 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Raising Cane’s Spirit Night
Oct 30 - 31: GOHS Fall Tournament
Nov 03 | All Day: Chick-Fil-A Spirit Day
Dec 16: Speech & Debate Holiday Celebration
JOIN THE BOOSTER CLUB
JOIN THE BOOSTER CLUB
Help us reach our membership goal by October 1st!
Help us reach our membership goal by October 1st!
The Booster Club Membership is one of the easiest and most meaningful ways to support our Speech & Debate students. The Booster club membership helps fund tournament expenses, student meals, travel support, hospitality, team supplies, scholarships, awards, and other program needs.
Families can choose from several membership options based on the level of tournament support and volunteer involvement that works best for them.
WE NEED YOU!
WE NEED YOU!
Join a Committee or Volunteer When You Can
Join a Committee or Volunteer When You Can
A successful Speech & Debate program takes a village, and there is a place for every parent or guardian who wants to help.
Families can join a committee, help through hospitality, fundraising, Homecoming activities, judging, tournament support, donations, and other short-term needs. You do not have to make a year-long commitment to make a difference.
Even helping once or twice makes a difference.
IMMEDIATE HELP NEEDED
IMMEDIATE HELP NEEDED
Sept 25 - Sept 26
Hospitality
Hospitality
We need help feeding our students during the upcoming tournament/event weekend:
Friday, September 25 - approximately 6:00 PM: Meal/hospitality needed for approximately 46 students.
Saturday, September 26 - approximately 1:00 PM: Meal/hospitality needed for approximately 50 students.
Any donations of water, snacks, or disposable plates would be greatly appreciated!
Judges
Judges
No Speech & Debate experience required!
No Speech & Debate experience required!
We also need volunteer judges on September 25 and September 26.
And yes - you really can do it!
Any adult can volunteer to judge: parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, family friends, and neighbors. No prior Speech & Debate experience is required. Judges watch students perform, provide written feedback, and rank or score the round.
You can volunteer for one day or even just a few rounds, anytime from Friday 3:30PM - 11:00 PM or Saturday 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM.
New judges can create a Tabroom account and complete a simple online judge training, and the team can also provide quick guidance and a cheat sheet when needed.
HOMECOMING 2026: THE GRIZZLY GAMES PARADE!
HOMECOMING 2026: THE GRIZZLY GAMES PARADE!
We’re building a Minecraft float! Join the fun!
We’re building a Minecraft float! Join the fun!
Homecoming is coming quickly, and this year’s parade theme is The Grizzly Games Parade! We are going to build a Minecraft float and need your and your student’s help to make this our best float yet.
Donate Supplies
Donate Supplies
Please contact us to donate anything that you may have to help us bring this float to life, such as:
Various size cardboard boxes
Foam insulation boards
PVP pipe
Duct tape
Hot glue
Various colors of paint
Construction paper
Cardstock
Plastic tablecloths
Pool noodles
Artificial turf
Brown butcher paper
Poster boards
Battery-operated LED strips
Bungee cords
Velcro
Zip ties
Rope
Clear packing tape
Sandbags
Float Build Dates: September 27 – October 04
Float Build Dates: September 27 – October 04
Sunday, 09/27/26: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday, 09/28/26 - Friday, 10/02/26: 3:00 PM - 6:45 PM
Saturday, 10/03/26: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, 10/04/26: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The build will take place in Bender’s Landing. The address will be provided to anyone that contacts us to help with the build.
HELP US CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY SPONSORS
HELP US CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY SPONSORS
Our students compete throughout the year, and community sponsorships can help us provide additional resources, tournament support, meals, travel assistance, supplies, scholarships, and other opportunities for the team.
If you own a business, work for a company that supports local schools, or know a business owner who may be interested in supporting GOHS Speech & Debate, we would love an introduction.
Sponsorship support may include financial contributions, donated goods or services, restaurant partnerships, event support, or other community connections.
AVAILABLE NOW! Limited Edition GOHS LoudCups!
AVAILABLE NOW! Limited Edition GOHS LoudCups!
LOUDCUPS are officially IN! This 16 oz 2-in-1 tumbler combines your favorite drink with a built-in blow horn, giving every Grizzly fan - moms, dads, and kids - a fun, unforgettable way to cheer louder than ever. Check out the video to see the cup in action!
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