Speech takes 2nd at divisional
HEIDI DESCH | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 years, 5 months AGO
The Whitefish speech and debate team took second place at the divisional tournament Saturday in Columbia Falls.
DEPUTY EDITOR, FEATURES Heidi Desch is the Deputy Editor at the Daily Inter Lake, overseeing coverage of arts, culture, lifestyle, community, and business. Desch leads reporters in developing stories that highlight the people, traditions, and events shaping Northwest Montana, guiding content across print and digital platforms. With more than 20 years of journalism experience, including serving as managing editor of the Whitefish Pilot, Desch is a graduate of the University of Montana School of Journalism. She has received multiple Montana Newspaper Association awards, including part of the team leading the Daily Inter Lake to Best Daily Newspaper in Montana Award and the General Excellence Award in 2024 and 2025. IMPACT: Heidi’s work connects readers with stories that deepen the understanding of the community beyond daily news. | January 24, 2017 2:59 PM
The Whitefish Bulldog speech and debate team had a solid performance last weekend at the Class A divisional tournament taking second place.
Whitefish finished second with 118 sweeps points. Columbia Falls earned first with 299 points.
The Bulldogs were lead by several strong performances. Sophomore Naya Brigette was the divisional champion in dramatic interpretation.
Whitefish heads to the Class A state tournament this weekend in Laurel.
Individual results:
Humorous oral interpretation: 3. Jasmine Reese, 13. Max Grimes
Dramatic interpretation: 1. Naya Brigette, 9. Regan Tintzman
Informative: 3. Teigen Tremper, 6. Regan Tintzman, 8. Adia Saurey
Extemporaneous: 4. Makkie Haller, 8. Zach Ade, 10. Josephine Vardel
Impromptu: 2. Teigen Tremper, 4. Makkie Haller, 11. Jessica Henson
Oratory: 2. Aidan Reid, 5. Grace Benkelman, 6. Luiz Ruiz
Memorized public address: 6. Lucy Heutmaker, 9. Zach Ade
Public forum debate: 4. Zoe Dugan and Seth Carmichael, 6. Cody Casazza and Mary Hooks, 9. Bailey McCann and Mirielle Kreuger
Policy debate: 6. Ian Caltabiano and Zach Kasselder, 7. Abby Lowry and Douglas Mercer
Lincoln-Douglas debate: 2. Lilly Butts, 3. Kelsey Macdonald, 9. Rally Belcher
ARTICLES BY HEIDI DESCH
Whitefish City Council set to approve draft budget
Whitefish City Council on Monday is poised to approve a $63.4 million preliminary budget for fiscal year 2027.
Whitefish considers annexation for land on south entrance
Whitefish City Council on Monday will decide whether to annex about 18 acres of land on the south entrance of the city.
Senior Spotlight: Glacier High School student looks to use science to help others
Knowing she wanted to help others, there was a time when Anitha Ravipati considered pursuing a career as a medical doctor. But applying her science acumen during an internship last summer opened the possibility of assisting through research.