MORAN — A trio of students are Wahington, D.C.-bound for their competitive speaking and acting abilities.
Marmaton Valley High School students Autum Simpson, Alexis Elam and Carissa Mattox all qualified for National Catholic Forensics League Grand Tournament in Washington May 28-29, based on their performances at a tournament in March in Moundridge.
Simpson and Elam qualified in duo interpretation; Mattox is an alternate competitor in original oration.
“This trip means a lot since we haven’t been able to travel since 2019,” forensics coach Halie Luken said.
The 2020 national tournament was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and last year’s national event was held virtually.
With the $3,400 price tag, the forensics team is hosting an “Egg My Yard” Easter fundraiser next week.
The school “bunnies” will pre-fill plastic egg with candy and then scatter them in yards between 7 and 10 p.m. Friday or Saturday.
The eggs will be delivered within a 30-mile radius of Moran, and done secretly if parents are wishing to surprise their children, friends or neighbors.
Prices will be dictated by the number of eggs requested; 25 eggs for $25, 50 for $40, 75 for $60 or 100 for $70.
To order, email hluken@usd256.net and please include name, address of delivery, cell number, names and ages of the recipients, and when the recipient wishes to have the eggs delivered. They can be delivered Friday or Saturday.
Payments can be sent to Marmaton Valley High School c/o Forensic, 128 W Oak, Moran, KS 66755. Luken will contact the customers to confirm order and payment.
In the event of rain, houses will receive a bag of filled eggs on their porches.
