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Mid-Prairie High School received six Division I ratings and six Division II ratings at the large group state speech contest on Saturday, Feb. 3, at Linn-Mar High School. They brought a total of 12 events to contest.

In addition, students performed an ensemble called “Three Park Bench Scenes” written by Chris Okiishi. Okiishi was able to watch the Mid-Prairie students bring his piece to life at the state competition.

“They did such a great job and I’m honored they performed my piece,” Okiishi said.

The ensemble received all three Division 1 ratings.

The following students received a Division 1 rating for their performances:

• Mackenzie Beam

• Jesse Ferreira

• Kelby Gingerich

• Hannah Glick

• Lola Knight

• Madelyn Linnell

• Gracie Lucas

• Sierra Mathews

• Annessa Meader

• Elizabeth Meader

• Evan Meader

• Tristan Novy

• Trevor Phillips

• Carah Reimer

• Jennifer Sanchez

• Stephannie Schrock

• Jaiden Sedlacek

• Isaiah Sents

• Levi Stultz

• Emily Swartzentruber

• Eli VanRoekel