Joliet West High School Speech Team Wins IHSA Regional Championship

Joliet West Speech Team won the 2021 IHSA Regional Championship for the first time in Joliet West High School history on February 6. The win included all 14 individual events advancing to Sectionals.

 Events advancing are Dramatic Duet Acting – Erika Balbuena and Gabriela Reyes (2^nd place); Dramatic Interpretation – Braden Brophy (4^th place); Extemporaneous Speaking – Marlie Potocki (2^nd place); Humorous Duet Acting – Julianna Byrne and Aniya Davis (1^st place); Humorous Interpretation – Karis Posteluk (2^nd place); Impromptu Speaking – Kailey Staniszewski (2^nd place); Informative Speaking – Megan Krok (3^rd place); Original Comedy – Aniya Davis (2^nd place); Oratorical Declamation – Jarrin Griggs (1^st place); Original Oratory – Alexis Wajda (1^st place); Poetry Reading – Kennedy Dorris (2^nd place); Prose Reading – Lilia Villaflor (1^st place); Radio Speaking – Tiffany Trizna (1^st place); and Special Occasion Speaking – Julianna Byrne (1^st place).

 The Joliet West High School Head Coach is Kristin Blake and the Assistant Coach is AJ Galli.  “The obstacles of online competition all proved to be worth it when our team made history at Regionals this season,” said Blake.