IHS students showcase talent

Forensic season was cut short by COVID-19. IHS squad still racked up several top-notch performances.

July 10, 2020 - 2:49 PM

Sadrie Overall, left, and Gaby Lampe perform a duet skit Wednesday at an Iola High School forensics team showcase at the courthouse bandstand in Iola. Courtesy photo

Iola High School’s forensics team hosted a showcase of various acting and speaking pieces Wednesday at the courthouse bandstand in downtown Iola.

The forensics season was cut short this spring because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but the IHS squad was able to rack up several top-notch performances in the abbreviated season.

Letter winners were recognized. They were:

Seniors

Haley Carlin, Isabella Duke, Allie Fager, River Hess, Gaby Lampe, Adryan Nading, Sadrie Overall, Lexie Vega and Andre Quinn.

Juniors

Gabe Berry, Bobby Lewis, Henry Lohman and Jon Poffenbarger.

Sophomores

Hannah Andersen, Eve Ard, Austin Morris and Elanie Sturgeon.

Freshmen

Elsie Fleming, Macie Hoag and Jesse Taylor.

2020 Forensics Awards also were presented.

Rookie of the Year: Elsie Fleming

Most Dedicated Underclassman: Hannah Andersen