Courtesy report
CECILIA, La. — Ruston High School’s Speech and Debate team traveled southward this weekend to compete in the 2025 Cecilia Sweetheart Classic against 17 schools from around Louisiana.
“We only have one tournament left this season before we take on the state competition in late March,” Ruston High Speech and Debate Coach Sydney Phillips said. “Last year we had two members, Kate Kyzar and Harper Anderson, make the all-state speech team, so we are looking to top that this year.
“It has been an amazing season so far and I’m so proud of how these students have grown personally and in competition. They are such a great representation of what it is to be a Ruston High School Bearcat.”
See results below:
- Finalist in Varsity Extemporaneous Speaking- Ben Wages
- Finalist in Declamation- Abigail Ligon
- Finalists in Duo Interpretation- Caed Baines and Elena Baines
- Fourth Place in Varsity Impromptu Speaking- Oli Deal
- Fourth Place in Declamation- Kylin Harris
- Fourth Place in Novice Impromptu Speaking- Abigail Ligon
- Second Place in Novice Extemporaneous Speaking and Novice Impromptu Speaking- Josie Bishop.
