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10th in the nation!!!

I don’t know how to show enough gratitude to the opportunity to be a member of PHS debate over the past 4 years. Having the ability to travel across the country and experience life outside of rural Texas has been life changing to me , I don’t know where I would be without it. Thank you to all of the friends who joined me along the way, you’ve each impacted me in many more ways then you’ll ever know. Peace:D
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Four years ago, I sat up in my bed late at night before my first speech tournament wondering "I wonder what will happen after this?"
What happened was falling in love with an activity that has changed my life incomprehensibly.

When I think about my time in speech, I do not think about all my placements, my medals, and my trophies (though I did only showcase about half in this post :p), I think about the time, commitment, and friendships I've built instead.

I started out as a novice in Creative Expression and Duo Interpretation, scared, nervous, and concerned about giving a good performance. I had spent many hours upon hours as a freshmen prepping, memorizing, and working with my speech mom @aiyacleveland and my first duo partner @lydia_ellarose . When the first finals dropped and I saw my name, I SCREAMED! Who would have thought a freshman would final, let alone double break at their first tournament? I walked home with two 5th places and determination to keep going. I wasnt upset about my final outcome, moreso inspired by the amazing speakers I witnessed.

As tournaments came and gone, I continued to be inspired by amazing speakers and my friends (and sure, finaling partially kept my determination going) Sophomore year I became the first state qualifiers (Duo) my school had had in six years! Junior year I began earning champion titles and earned a slot at NIETOC! Senior year, I became my schools first 3-time state qualifier, earned our highest point-record, and became our first national qualifier in 13 years. 

Saying I will miss speech is an understatement. This activity has allowed me to meet so many talented and amazing people, as well as share my stories and what I stand for. There is nothing that has come close to that, but I am excited for what the future may hold.

To Paul, Sifan, Snigdha, Welling, and all of the other non-class of 26 speechies, I wish you luck and success on your future seasons, and know you have made a positive impact on my speech career.
To all of my graduated speechies, may we move forward with strength and continue to share our stories.
Anyways, this is too long so... NIETOC Semifinalist and NSDA Quarterfinalist 2026, Dio M #out
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see you never manchester wifi 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

nats ‘26!!!!

thank you speech and debate for giving me a space to share my voice and for allowing me to share my story to so many different people. thank you to everyone i have met in this space and i am truly grateful for all of you.
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🌸what an amazing way to say goodbye to my favorite people #coolkid17 has never been happier Nats 26🌸 @centralbobcatspeechanddebate @txfa_
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