by Sharon Wegner
The LKSD District JR high speech contest was held in Bethel December 12, 13, 2022. There were 31 students from 5 schools (Akiuk, Akula, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik, Kwigillingok, and Quinhagak).
The students competed in Yup’ik and/or English speech categories. For the first time, we had more yugtun rooms than English!!!
I would like to thank all the coaches, chaperones, district office staff and community members that helped out as speech judges. Without your help, we would not be able to host a successful event.
Congratulations to all the students that participated in this event.
Yup’ik Dramatic Interpretation
1. Preston Andrew, Akula
English Dramatic Interpretation
1. Christine Sam, Quinhagak
2. Daevette Nicori, Quinhagak
3. Timika Kelly, Quinhagak
Yup’ik Humorous Interpretation
1. Ashley Waska, Akiuk
2. Jonathan Schneidler, Akiuk
3. Amy Kalila, Akiuk
English Humorous Interpretation
1. Jonathan Schneidler, Akiuk
2. Marcus Atti, Kwigillingok
3. Kiley Amik, Kwigillingok
Yup’ik Expository
1. Ayagina’ar Kade Latham, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
2. Igvaq Paula Jung, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
3. Cakiller Lynette Gilbert, Ayaprun Elitnaurvik
