NSAA Speech Championships
Past Champions
CLASS A
SWEEPSTAKES
Champion, Runner-Up
2023-Lincoln East, Millard North
2022-Millard North, Lincoln East
2021-Millard North, Kearney
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Millard North, Norfolk
2018-Millard North, Lincoln Southwest
2017-Millard North, Lincoln East
2016-Lincoln East, Millard North
2015-Lincoln East, Omaha Marian
2014-Lincoln East, Lincoln Southwest
2013-Lincoln East, Lincoln Southwest
2012-Lincoln East, Lincoln Southwest
2011-Lincoln East, Millard North
2010-Lincoln East, Millard North
2009-Lincoln East, Millard North
2008-Lincoln East, Millard North
2007-Lincoln East, Bellevue East
2006-Lincoln East, Millard North
2005-Lincoln East, Bellevue East
2004-Lincoln East, Millard North
2003-Lincoln East, Papillion-La Vista
2002-Lincoln East, Papillion-La Vista
2001-Papillion-La Vista, Lincoln East
2000-Lincoln East, Papillion-La Vista
1999-Lincoln East, Papillion-La Vista
1998-Lincoln East, Papillion-La Vista
1997-Millard South, Lincoln East
1996-Millard North, Lincoln East
1995-Lincoln East, Millard North
1994-Papillion-La Vista, Lincoln East
1993-Millard North, Lincoln East
1992-Papillion-La Vista, Millard North
1991-Lincoln East, Papillion-La Vista
1990-Lincoln East, Papillion-La Vista
1989-Lincoln East, Norfolk
1988-Lincoln East, Millard North
1987-Creighton Preparatory, Lincoln East
1986-Lincoln East, Millard North
1985-Lincoln East, Millard North
1984-Lincoln East, Millard North
1983-Lincoln East, Lincoln High
1982-Lincoln East, Norfolk
1981-(AA) Norfolk, Lincoln East
1981-(A) Gering, York
1980-Lincoln East, Norfolk
1979-Lincoln East, Lexington
1978-Lincoln East, Seward
1977-Lincoln East, Seward
1976-Lincoln East, Bellevue
DUO INTERPRETATION
2023-Rook Jacobsen, Julia Clausen, Millard North
2022-Elaine Abrajan, Anne Martinez, Grand Island
DUET ACTING
2021-Wendy Kanmagne, Sydney Kwasa, Millard North
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Ian Cullin, Tress Nelson, Norfolk
2018-Tyler Walvoord, Benjamin Czapla, Lincoln Southwest
2017-Connor Garrison, Anthony Koetters, Kearney
2016-Skyler Gubbels, Brent Hausmann, Norfolk
2015-John Golden, Taylor Griffith, Lincoln Southeast
2014-Hunter Maude, Mattison Merritt, Lincoln Southwest
2013-Grace
Manley, Sullivan Moore, Kearney
2012-Emmajane Gruhl, Dewayne Taylor,
Lincoln Southwest
2011-Nicholas Roussel,
Tyler Webber, Scottsbluff
2010-Chad Hassebrook, Juee
Trivedi, Lincoln Southwest
2009-Nichole Radke, Brett Schmidt, North Platte
2008-Nicolas Herink, Emily Schlichting, Millard North
2007-Rachel Branker, Derek Outson, Lincoln
East
2006-Craig Mackie, Kortany Schultz,
Scottsbluff
2005-Kevin Cheairs, Rachel Lowery, Bellevue East
2004-Kevin Kennedy, Kent Livingston, North Platte
2003-Kevin Kennedy, Kent Livingston, North Platte
2002-Kelly West, Jackson Graf, Bellevue West
2001-Laura Cummings, Chris Foster, Papillion-La Vista
2000-David Campbell, Joel New, Bellevue West
1999-Mike Nickel, Kelly Martin, Millard North
1998-Kit Gough, Nick Randemer, Millard North
1997-Todd Pernicek, Mike Meyer, Lincoln Pius X
1996-Lincoln East
1995-Lincoln East
1994-Alliance
1993-Lincoln East
1992-Papillion-La Vista
1991-Papillion-La Vista
1990-Lincoln High
1989-Millard North
1988-Omaha Marian
1987-Lincoln High
1986-Lincoln East
1985-Lincoln East
1984-Millard North
1983-Lincoln East
1982-Lincoln East
1981-(AA) Lincoln East
1981-(A) York
1980-(A) Lexington
1979-Bellevue East
1978-Grand Island
1974-Janet Lavelle, Nancy Micek, Omaha Mercy
ENTERTAINMENT
2023-Nusrat Amin, Lincoln East
2022-Amani Al-Hamedi, Lincoln Southwest
2021-Josh Stoner, North Platte
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Kenny Mitchell, Norfolk
2018-Lucy Tu, Millard North
2017-Olivia Klein, Millard North
2016-Michael Mason, Lincoln East
2015-Paul Clines, Gretna
2014-Mehgan Cain, Millard North
2013-Emma Cooney, Lincoln East
2012-Shelbi Bretz, Lincoln East
2011-Jackson Fisher, Lincoln East
2010-Margaret Merrill, Lincoln East
2009-Nathan Rocke, Lincoln East
2008- Caitlin Lukin, Lincoln Southwest
2007-Shelbi Svoboda, Lincoln East
2006-Aaron Stephenson, Lincoln East
2005-Karl Houser, Papillion-La Vista South
2004-Kathryn Segrist, Scottsbluff
2003-Kevin Kennedy, North Platte
2002-Joe Kirscher, Papillion-La Vista
2001-Adem Weldon, Papillion-La Vista
2000-Stacy Henderson, Lincoln East
1999-Jennifer Parker, Lincoln East
1998-Jennifer Parker, Lincoln East
1997-Jason Ott, Gering
1996-J.R. Gould, Millard South
1995-Jeff Schroetlin, Lincoln East
1994-Todd Almond, Alliance
1993-Marv Pratt, Papillion-La Vista
1992-Marv Pratt, Papillion-La Vista
1991-Mike Chamberlain, Gering
1990-Josh Davies, Lincoln High
1989-Shannon Bryant, Lincoln East
1988-Rich Ghali, Creighton Preparatory
1987-Mike Rozmairan, Lincoln High
1986-Troy Sheets, Hastings
1985-Tonja Holder, Lincoln East
1984-Tom Wessman, Lincoln East
1983-Tonja Holder, Lincoln East
1982-Michelle Ludwig, Millard North
1981-(AA) Mike McCallie, Papillion
1981-(A) Cynthia Doerr, Lexington
1980-Gloria Keiser, Gothenburg
1979-John Nielsen, Lincoln East
1978-Jana Masten, North Bend
1977-Tom Lyon, Lincoln East
1976-Mike Dean, Norfolk Catholic
1974-Theresa Vos, Lincoln Southeast
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
2023-Vikram Menon, Millard North
2022-Vikram Menon, Millard North
2021-Kenny Zhu, Millard North
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Rahul Gruda, Millard North
2018-Daniel Fu, Millard North
2017-Nebraska Grayson, Lincoln East
2016-Jordan Wong, Kearney
2015-Oluwakamiye Obaro, Millard West
2014-Walter Paul, Creighton Prep
2013-Connor Cejda, Lincoln East
2012-Jackson Gzehoviak, Millard North
2011-Samantha Karas, Lincoln East
2010-Maesen Churchill, Lincoln East
2009-Maesen Churchill, Lincoln East
2008-Alexander Churchill, Lincoln East
2007-Peter Morrissey, Creighton Preparatory
2006-Sally Hudson, Lincoln East
2005-Anish Mitra, Lincoln East
2004-Anish Mitra, Lincoln East
2003-Anish Mitra, Lincoln East
2002-Harish Betanabhatla, Creighton Preparatory
2001-Kieran McCarney, Kearney
2000-Ryan Donohue, Norfolk
1999-Aaron Duncan, Lincoln East
1998-Brady Beecham, Lincoln High
1997-Alicia Hancock, Lincoln East
1996-Kristin Dickey, Millard North
1995-Barbara Masilko, Papillion-La Vista
1994-Amy Mancini, Norfolk
1993-Becky Imes, Gering
1992-Brian Shoup, Papillion-La Vista
1991-Christie Lee, Lincoln East
1990-Christie Lee, Lincoln East
1989-Patricia Cheng, Lincoln East
1988-Stacey Clark, Ralston
1987-David Dirgo, Creighton Prep
1986-David Dirgo, Creighton Prep
1985-Tad Doyle, Millard North
1984-Devika Seth, Lincoln East
1983-Kenney Saragosa, Omaha Bryan
1982-Elizabeth Cheng, Lincoln East
1981-AA Dennis Walsh,Creighton Prep
1981-(A) Tim Jacobson, York
1980-Shari Schnuelle, Grand Island
1979-Tom Lyon, Lincoln East
1978-Kathy Bjorklun, Kearney
1977-Kate Joekel, Lincoln Southeast
1976-Dave Lyon, Lincoln East
1974-Bruce Whitacre, Kearney
INFORMATIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING
2023-Greta John, Millard West
2022-Pranavi Athota, Millard North
2021-Kenzie Jurrens, Lincoln East
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Sarah Ference, Gretna
2018-Vaishnavi Menon, Millard North
2017-Vaishnavi Menon, Millard North
2016-Carla Seravalli, Lincoln East
2015-Tanya Nava, Norfolk
2014-Arria Lakha, Norfolk
2013-Claudia Seravalli, Lincoln East
2012-Claudia Seravalli, Lincoln East
2011-Eric Mattson, Lincoln East
2010-Colin Anderson, Millard North
2009-Eric Mattson, Lincoln East
2008- James Hao, Lincoln East
2007-Taylor Stelk, Lincoln East
2006-Jessica Danson, Lincoln Southwest
2005-Julie Xu, Millard North
2004-Eric Rushenberg, Millard North
2003-Candace Wang, Lincoln East
2002-Sarah Hranac, Lincoln East
2001-Kari Rezac, Papillion-La Vista
2000-Tuesday Metcalf, Beatrice
1999-Rachel Ricker, Lincoln East
1998-Julie Dunbar, Lincoln East
1997-Alicia Hancock, Lincoln East
1996-Kate Ansorge, Lincoln East
1995-Eric Trader, Hastings
1994-Eileen Johnson, Papillion-La Vista
1993-Eric Trader, Hastings
1992-Kyle Christenson, Gering;
Kiersten Yanken,
North Platte
1991-Kiersten Yanken, North Platte
1990-Lisa Kargo, Lincoln East
1989-Lynn Lu, Lincoln East
1988-Lynn Lu, Lincoln East
1987-Rina Singh, Hastings
1986-Rina Singh, Hastings
1985-Kirk Malzer, Lincoln High
1984-Jenny Eakins, Millard North
1983-Greg Coffey, Lincoln East
1982-Hal Coffin, Grand Island
1981-(AA) Dawna Edwards, Scottsbluff
1981-(A) Amy Morris, Omaha Roncalli
1980-(A) Teresa Goeke, West Holt
1979-Ron Geis, Seward
1978-Alice Hrnicek, Seward
1977-Betsy Raun, Minden
1976-Bev Walahoski, Ord
1974-John Straufert, Seward
ORAL INTERPRETATION OF DRAMA
2023-Lincoln East
2022-Bennington
2021-Gretna
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Gretna
2018-Gretna
2017-Millard North
2016-Kearney
2015-Kearney
2014-Lincoln Southwest
2013-Lincoln North Star
2012-Gretna
2011-North Platte
2010-Scottsbluff
2009-Lincoln East
2008-Millard North
2007-Lincoln East
2006-Lincoln North Star
2005-Bellevue West
2004-Grand Island
2003-Lincoln East
2002-Millard North
2001-Bellevue West
2000-Kearney
1999-Papillion-La Vista
1998-Lincoln East
1997-Millard North
1996-Kearney
1995-Lincoln East
1994-Lincoln East
1993-Millard North
1992-Lincoln East
1991-Lincoln East
1990-Lincoln East
1989-Omaha Westside
1988-Scottsbluff
1987-Creighton Preparatory
1986-Millard North
1985-Lincoln High
1984-Creighton Preparatory
1983-Creighton Preparatory
1982-Creighton Preparatory
1981-(AA) Creighton Preparatory
1981-(A) Omaha Roncalli
1980-(A) Lincoln East
1979-Beatrice
1978-Bellevue West
1977-Seward
1976-Bellevue
1974-Falls City
HUMOROUS PROSE
2023-Max Apel, Lincoln East
2022-Srilaasya Nedunoori, Millard North
2021-Pranay Mathur, Millard North
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Pranay Mathur, Millard North
2018-Nathan Bonsall, Kearney
2017-Nathan Bonsall, Kearney
2016-Nathan Bonsall, Kearney
2015-Jenna Taylor, Omaha Marian
2014-Trisha Miller, Lincoln East
2013-Elizabeth Fichthorn, Lincoln East
2012-Adam Sadiq, Papillion-La Vista
2011-Will Folsom, Lincoln Southwest
2010-Will Folsom, Lincoln Southwest
2009-Jack Christie, Lincoln East
2008-Jack Christie, Lincoln East
2007-Anne DeLuca, Millard North
2006-Lauren Ackerman, Bellevue East
2005-Anne Deluca, Millard North
2004-Jordan Palmer, Millard West
2003-Jordan Palmer, Millard West
2002-Kelly West, Bellevue West
2001-Tony Werner, Millard North
2000-Joel New, Bellevue West
1999-David Campbell, Bellevue West
1998-Ginger Wachter, Lincoln East
1997-J.R. Gould, Millard South
1996-Elizabeth GoodBrake, Millard North
1995-Jeff Schroetlin, Lincoln East
1994-Jennifer Smedley, Bellevue East
1993-Melissa Wilson, Papillion-La Vista
1992-Jim Clark, Gering
1991-Jason Axsom, Millard North
1990-Kim Berney, Norfolk
1989-Ty Reill, Norfolk
1988-Deb Heinzmann,Lincoln East
1987-Aaron Haggin, Creighton Preparatory
1986-Troy Sheets, Hastings
1985-Michelle Ludwig, Millard North
1984-Keith Hale, Millard North
1983-Keith Hale, Lincoln High
1982-Joe Anderson, Hastings
POETRY
2023-Mac Vaverka, Lincoln East
2022-Celeste Cruz Rivera, Lincoln East
2021-Wendy Kanmogne, Millard North
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Pranay Mathur, Millard North
2018-Marissa Carr, Norfolk
2017-Nyanuer Nyinguan-Riek, Lexington
2016-Brooke Wilczewski, Millard North
2015-Sofia Hingorani, Omaha Marian
2014-Prestyn Hartman, Lincoln East
2013-Sojourner Brown, Lincoln Southeast
2012-Braxton Adams, Lincoln Northeast
2011-Neeka Choobineh, Lincoln East
2010-Ose Okoruwa, Creighton Preparatory
2009-Jay DuPont, Lincoln East
2008- Rachel Branker, Lincoln East
2007-Cameron Logsdon, Bellevue East
2006-Erin Abbot, Lincoln North Star
2005-Derek Outson, Lincoln East
2004-Jordan Palmer, Millard West
2003-Abbie McGaha, Papillion-La Vista
2002-Danielle O'Farrell, Papillion-La Vista
2001-Danielle O'Farrell, Papillion-La Vista
2000-Laressa Foy, Alliance
1999-Andrea Cantarero, Lincoln East
1998-Tim Yates, Papillion-La Vista
1997-Christine Bosco, Millard South
1996-Chris Eix, Fremont
1995-Todd Almond, Alliance
1994-Teresa Strickland, Beatrice
1993-Melissa Wilson, Papillion-La Vista
1992-Ne Kia House, Millard North
1991-Mark Hinrichs, Gering
1990-Lisa Carlson, Lincoln East
1989-Nikki Meadows, Omaha Marian
1988-Nikki Meadows, Omaha Marian
1987-Heather Raikes, Lincoln East
1986-Nikki Meadows, Omaha Marian
1985-Steve Lewis, Lincoln East
1984-Kim Cameron, Lincoln East
1983-John Holyoke, Lincoln Southeast
1982-Beth Gonzales, Lincoln East
1981-AA Loestice Cooper, Bellevue West
1981-(A) Robin Lee, York
1980-(A) Lynette Welter, Lincoln East
1979-Julie Long, Omaha Benson
1978-Cynthia Jenkins, Omaha Holy Name
1977-Heather McCartney, Papillion
1976-Kelly Burch, Lincoln East
1974-Sara Shellady, York
SERIOUS PROSE
2023-Dawson Dynek, Lincoln Southeast
2022-Madison Ramey, Lincoln Southwest
2021-Elijah Bullie, Bellevue East
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Lucy Tu, Millard North
2018-Jessica Kolbo, Kearney
2017-Alex Winters, Lincoln Southwest
2016-Daniel Vinson, Norfolk
2015-Claire Davis, Omaha Marian
2014-T’Eyrr Bynum, Bellevue East
2013-T’Eyrr Bynum, Bellevue East
2012-John Kosch, Lincoln Southwest
2011-Nicholas Roussel, Scottsbluff
2010-Katherin Nelson, Kearney
2009-Jack Christie, Lincoln East
2008-Katherine Lee Nelson, Kearney
2007-Derek Outson, Lincoln East
2006-Kevin Cheairs, Bellevue East
2005-Kent Livingston, North Platte
2004-Kevin Cheairs, Bellevue East
2003-Kelli Chaves, Lincoln Southwest
2002-Danielle O'Farrell, Papillion-La Vista
2001-Jackson Graff, Bellevue West
2000-Josh Olson, Bellevue East
1999-Mike Unrein, Papillion-La Vista
1998-Deborah Radloff, Millard North
1997-John Hickerson, Millard North
1996-Elizabeth GoodBrake, Millard North
1995-Brett Hemmerling, Lincoln East
1994-NeKia House, Millard North
1993-Monica Breed, Lincoln East
1992-Anna Bahney, Millard North
1991-Alice Perry, Papillion-La Vista
1990-Tistana Jacob, Millard North
1989-Heather Gray, Lincoln East
1988-Heather Gray, Lincoln East
1987-Bill Kizer, Creighton Preparatory
1986-Jeff Hunt, Omaha Benson
1985-Devon Schumacher, Lincoln High
1984-Julie Eakins, Millard North
1983-Todd Pickering, Lincoln East
1982-Sherman Woods, Omaha Benson
1981-AA Craig Smith, Lincoln East
1981-A Bob Brightwell, York
1980-A Eileen Ullman, Lincoln Southeast
1979-Dave James, Lincoln East
1978-Ursula Fritsch, Lincoln East
1977-John Merriman, Creighton Preparatory
1976-Mike Sellers, Plattsmouth
1974-Sharon Swoopes, Bellevue
PERSUASIVE SPEAKING
2023-Leo Goldberg, Lincoln East
2022-Tamyia Bender, Bellevue West
2021-Nathaniel Reyes, Creighton Preparatory
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Noah Ford, Millard North
2018-Rahul Guda, Millard North
2017-Noah Ford, Millard North
2016-Carla Seravalli, Lincoln East
2015-Margaret Gies, Lincoln Southwest
2014-Shuuowei Qin, Lincoln East
2013-Claudia Seravalli, Lincoln East
2012-Sarah Kocher, Lincoln Southwest
2011-Neeka Choobineh, Lincoln East
2010-Rachel Harvey, Scottsbluff
2009-Priya Srivats, Millard North
2008-Ehiamen Okoruwa, Omaha Marian
2007-Darja Dobermann, Lincoln East
2006-Darja Dobermann, Lincoln East
2005-Ann Hunter-Pirtle, Lincoln East
2004-Sarah Fech, Millard North
2003-Ann Hunter-Pirtle, Lincoln East
2002-Amanda Flanagan,
Lincoln East
2001-Amanda Flanagan, Lincoln East
2000-Jodi Vaccaro, Lincoln East
1999-Brandi Petersen, Papillion-La Vista
1998-Brandi Petersen, Papillion-La Vista
1997-Stephanie Aduloju, Papillion-La Vista
1996-Bahareh Hemzehi, Millard North
1995-Gabby Helminski, Lincoln East
1994-Michelle Smith, Alliance
1993-Andrea Myers, Gering
1992-Morgan Shaw, Millard North
1991-Vikram Jaswal, Lincoln High
1990-Jennifer Chapin, Lincoln East
1989-Jennifer Chapin, Lincoln East
1988-Rina Singh, Hastings
1987-Rina Singh, Hastings
1986-Chris Vogt, Lincoln East
1985-Leslie Campbell, Grand Island
1984-Bryan Schneider, Hastings
1983-Cara Hansen, Lincoln East
1982-Matt Woods, Creighton Preparatory
1981-(AA) Preeta Bansal, Lincoln East
1981-(A) Alistair Dry, York
1980-(A) Sara Gross, Lexington
1979-Tom Nelson, Broken Bow
1978-Denice Knezovich, Lincoln East
1977-Ursula Fritsch, Lincoln East
1976-Deb Tomlinson, Bellevue
1974-Eric Riveland, Lincoln East
PROGRAM ORAL INTERPRETATION
2023-Tamyia Bender, Bellevue West
2022-Tamyia Bender, Bellevue West
2021-Pranay Mathur, Millard North
CLASS B
SWEEPSTAKES
Champion, Runner-up
2023-Gering, York
2022-York, Gering
2021-York, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-York, Columbus Lakeview/Aurora(Tie for 2nd)
2018-York, Columbus Lakeview
2017-York, Columbus Lakeview
2016-York, Gering
2015-Omaha Skutt Catholic, David City
2014-Omaha Skutt Catholic, Gretna
2013-Omaha Skutt Catholic, Gering
2012-Omaha Skutt Catholic,
Minden
2011-Omaha Marian, Gothenburg
2010-Gothenburg, Minden
2009-Norris, Omaha Mercy
2008-Gothenburg, Gretna
2007-Gretna, Omaha Marian
2006-Raymond Central, Gretna
2005-Gretna, Gothenburg
2004-Raymond Central, Gretna
2003-Raymond Central, Gretna
2002-Raymond Central, Gretna
2001-Raymond Central, Gretna
2000-Auburn, Ogallala
1999-Raymond Central, Gretna
1998-Raymond Central, Auburn
1997-Raymond Central, Gretna
1996-Raymond Central, Holdrege
1995-Raymond Central/Holdrege tie 1st
1994-Gretna, Raymond Central
1993-Raymond Central, Wayne
1992-Raymond Central, Grand Island Northwest
1991-Raymond Central, Seward
1990-Raymond Central, Gretna
1989-Loup City, Raymond Central
1988-Raymond Central, Seward
1987-Omaha Roncalli, Raymond Central
1986-Omaha Roncalli, Cozad
1985-Norris, Loup City
1984-Gering, Tie: Cozad, Norris
1983-Seward, Norris
1982-Gothenburg, Gering
1981-West Holt, Gothenburg
1980-Norfolk Catholic, Arnold
1979-Norfolk Catholic, Pawnee City
1978-Norfolk Catholic, Arnold
1977-Arnold, Pawnee City
1976-Arnold, Garden County
DUET ACTING
2023-Hattie Chavanu, Charlie Van Comple, York
2022-Trey Harms, Cole Schmid, York
2021-Keagan Mann, Jackson Turman, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Jake Schmid, Drew Baldridge, York
2018-Chloe Beltrand, Kasey Brabec, Schuyler
2017-Kathleen Esser, Ethan Milleson, York
2016-Adrian Gomez, John Mark Shields, Lexington
2015-Aaron Marlatt, Sarah Maul, Aurora
2014-Catherine Elliott, Taylor Lofdahl, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2013-Jessica Dolan, Alexander Raun, Minden
2012-Kacie Hughes, Colleen Wooten, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2011-Makayla Franzen, Lauren Schmiett,
Gothenburg
2010-Mariah Busch, James Schwartzkopf, Gering
2009-Jarod Speer, Laynee Woodward, Minden
2008-Jake Parsons, Ben Severson, Plattsmouth
2007-Nicholas Hartnett, Alexandra Penny, Gretna
2006-Elizabeth Clausen, Cory Misek, Schuyler
2005-Kasey Vance, Noah Whitmore,
Plattsmouth/Conestoga
2004-Jess Feltz, Drake Sauer, Ogallala
2003-Noah Whitmore, Tim Malm,
Plattsmouth
2002-Eve Legacie, Adam Wagner, Gretna
2001-Bryan Martin, Jill Wieskamp, Norris
2000-Robbie Malm, Jillian Meyer, Plattsmouth
1999-Tory Hooton, Tyler McCarty, McCook
1998-Tiffany Gentzler, Zach Knapp, Cozad
1997-Greg Ludvik, Julie Bousquet, Ramond Central
1996-Plattsmouth
1995-Plattsmouth
1994-Wayne
1993-Gretna
1992-Plattsmouth
1991-Cozad
1990-Seward
1989-Cozad
1988-Columbus Lakeview
1987-Norris
1986-Norris
1985-Columbus Scotus
1984-Omaha Roncalli
1983-Norris
1982-Gering
1981-West Holt
1980-North Platte St. Patrick
1979-Alliance St. Agnes
1978-Pawnee City
1977-Omaha Brownell-Talbot
1976-Lourdes Central Catholic
1975-Sue Puckett, Bleine Sybrant, Rock County
1974-Liz Rakov, Karen Zerbe, Verdigre
ENTERTAINMENT
2023-Jack Aden, Gothenburg
2022-Ben Drozd, Columbus Lakeview
2021-Liam Spieker, Wayne
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Sam Aden, Gothenburg
2018-Liesa Perlberg, Gering
2017-Jennifer Jimenez, Columbus Lakeview
2016-Parker Reil, Ogallala
2015-Julianne Faulconer, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2014-Samantha Turco, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2013-Samantha Turco, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2012-Jordan Geisert, Ogallala
2011-Joel Ostdiek, Columbus Scotus
2010-Jeremy Fifield, Alliance
2009-Zacary Franzen, Gothenburg
2008-Jordan France, Gothenburg
2007-Bryan Frost, Lexington
2006-Amanda Goolrich, Omaha Marian
2005-Noah Whitmore, Plattsmouth/Conestoga
2004-Sean Carlson, Gretna
2003-Sean Carlson, Gretna
2002-Ben Sedivy, Waverly
2001-Kate Rempfer, Raymond Central
2000-Dan Chevalier, Central City
1999-Dan Chevalier, Central City
1998-Vince Carlson, Gretna
1997-Doug McKnight, Plattsmouth
1996-Dustin Black, Holdrege
1995-Lance Ford, Plattsmouth
1994-Scott Rager, Holdrege
1993-Jason Palatas, Plattsmouth
1992-Kayla Thomas, Omaha Mercy
1991-Kristi Weinberger, Raymond Central
1990-Matt DeHarsh, Cozad
1989-Matt Theis, Platteview
1988-Rodney Green, Omaha Roncalli
1987-Tim Borchers, Sidney
1986-DeeAnn Rosenau, Cozad
1985-Tom Winner, Gering
1984-Tom Winner, Gering
1983-Bob Wondra, Seward
1982-Robbie Wallace, Gothenburg
1981-Robbie Wallace, Gothenburg
1980-Maria Loisel, Norfolk Catholic
1979-Jeff Colerick, Alliance St. Agnes
1978-Chuck Lieurance, Garden County
1977-Sue Puckett, Rock County
1975-Peggy Sullivan, Clay Center
1974-Sue Puckett, Rock County
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
2023-Elizabeth Harding, Schuyler
2022-Alex Hagestad, Elkhorn North
2021-Milo Newman, Gering
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Abby McGill, Omaha Marian
2018-Oliver Borchers-Williams, Nebraska City
2017-Rachel Walet, Omaha Marian
2016-Rachel Walet, Omaha Marian
2015-Allegra Hardin, David City
2014-Katlyn Martin, Omaha Marian
2013-Jonathan Rehmert, Gothenburg
2012-Shane Kraus, Crete
2011-Daniel Wheaton, Cozad
2010-Andrew Sorsen, Seward
2009-Christina DiSomma, Omaha Mercy
2008-Juliana Batie, Lexington
2007-Jennifer Ebke, Crete
2006-Sara McCue, Alliance
2005-Cobus Block, Gothenburg
2004-Rosa Beyer, Sidney
2003-Beth Spencer, Holdrege
2002-Laurel Thomsen, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2001-Rocky Czaplewski, Grand Island CC
2000-Rocky Czaplewski, Grand Island CC
1999-Dan Mauler, Gretna
1998-Dan Mauler, Gretna
1997-Jolene Jager, Wayne
1996-John Sautter, Raymond Central
1995-Sarah Zimmer, Norris
1994-Claire Rasmussen, Wayne
1993-Claire Rasmussen, Wayne
1992-Matt Swinton, Norris
1991-Andre Barry, Raymond Central
1990-Karrie Krambeck, Gretna
1989-Karrie Krambeck, Gretna
1988-Margaret Nalty, Omaha Roncalli
1987-Darlene Farabee, Norris
1986-Jennifer Kruse, Seward
1985-Chad Vonkampen, Ogallala
1984-Kent Lewis, Sidney
1983-Jerry Roemer, Logan View
1982-Shawn Sturgeon, Gering
1981-Karen Frederick, Omaha Mercy
1980-Jon Mills, Garden County
1979-Mark Montz, Morrill
1978-Bobbi Mehling, Southeast Neb. Consol.
1977-Bobbi Mehling, Southeast Neb. Consol.
1976-Jerome Mills, Garden County
1975-Jerome Mills, Garden County
1974-Paula Cooke, Sutherland
INFORMATIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING
2023-Maddie Seiler, Gering
2022-Sam Schendt, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2021-Kayli Pham, Elkhorn
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Emma Krab, Ogallala
2018-Holly Rockenbach, York
2017-Jennifer Jiminez, Columbus Lakeview
2016-Rebecca Boyd, Gering
2015-Trisha Hruska, David City
2014-Zachary Pohlman, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2013-Zachary Pohlman, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2012-Bridget Hames, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2011-Brennan Costello, Gothenburg
2010-Amy Jeppesen, Milford
2009-Timothy von Behren, Falls City
2008-Hallie Snider-Ewing, Gretna
2007-William Drevo, Crete
2006-Abby Stenberg, Gretna
2005-Julia Glendenning, Gretna
2004-Laura Glathar, Gretna
2003-Christy Blazek, Raymond Central
2002-Christy Blazek, Raymond Central
2001-Katie Kalisek, Gretna
2000-Diane Iwan, Ogallala
1999-Breanna O'Dea, McCook
1998-Kate Deturk,Columbus Scotus
1997-Beth Barry, Raymond Central
1996-Erin Carlson, Beatrice
1995-Ryan Eikmeier, Columbus Scotus
1994-Audrey Carl, Gretna
1993-Paul Hoesing, Hartington Cedar Catholic
1992-Becca Burnett, Grand Island Northwest
1991-Stephanie Smith, Minden
1990-Erika Pearson, Raymond Central
1989-Jenny German, Columbus Lakeview
1988-Pat Runyan, Seward
1987-Chad Fertig, Raymond Central
1986-Brett Berg, Omaha Roncalli
1985-Brett Berg, Omaha Roncalli
1984-Patty Miklos, Ainsworth
1983-Scott Severs, Seward
1982-Julie Adle, Cozad
1981-Don Lindeman, Columbus Lakeview
1980-Randy Blincow, Arnold
1979-Linda Selden, Rising City
1978-Randy Blincow, Arnold
1977-Janis Nutter, Gibbon
1976-Linus Behne, East Butler
1975-Denise Henggeler, Neb. Visually Handicapped
1974-Kevin Kremer, Crofton
ORAL INTERPRETATION OF DRAMA
2023-York
2022-York
2021-York
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-York
2018-York
2017-York
2016-Gering
2015-York
2014-Omaha Skutt Catholic
2013-Gering
2012-Gering
2011-Gering
2010-Sidney
2009-Gretna
2008-Minden
2007-Gretna
2006-Gretna
2005-Fairbury
2004-Plattsmouth/Conestoga
2003-Gretna
2002-Raymond Central
2001-Ogallala
2000-Gretna
1999-Gretna
1998-Omaha Gross
1997-Holdrege
1996-Holdrege
1995-Plattsmouth
1994-Raymond Central
1993-Cozad
1992-Raymond Central
1991-Gretna
1990-Gretna
1989-Loup City
1988-Cozad
1987-Omaha Roncalli
1986-Omaha Roncalli
1985-Norris
1984-Seward
1983-Norris
1982-Norris
1981-West Holt
1980-Omaha Brownell-Talbot
1979-Norfolk Catholic
1978-Pawnee City
1977-Pawnee City
1976-North Platte St. Patrick
1975-North Platte St. Patrick
1974-Hebron
HUMOROUS PROSE
2023-Parker Graves, Gothenburg
2022-Bronson Long, Gothenburg
2021-Ellie Higgins, Nebraska City
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019- Ben Thalken, Ogallala
2018-Rylan Hurd, Gordon-Rushville
2017-Cal Strawhecker, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2016-Dylan France, Gothenburg
2015-David Fillman, York
2014-Zachary Pohlman, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2013-Anthony Blaser, Columbus Lakeview
2012-Anna Stoner, Norris
2011-Jarod Speer, Minden
2010-Jarod Speer, Minden
2009-Zacary Franzen, Gothenburg
2008-Doyle Hanshaw, Gretna
2007-Zach Hawthorne, Minden
2006-Jay Nordhausen, Ogallala
2005-Seth Stednitz, Gretna
2004-Brett Maline, Minden
2003-Jess Feltz, Ogallala
2002-Jennifer Sheldon, Alliance
2001-Paul Lichtas, Ashland-Greenwood
2000-Haley Farris, Auburn
1999-Tony Lonn, Minden
1998-Julie Anthony, Auburn
1997-Kyle Johnston, Gretna
1996-Josh Martin, Raymond Central
1995-Dana Rezac, Raymond Central
1994-Dana Rezac, Raymond Central
1993-Vaden Hellerich, Raymond Central
1992-Jason Borgmann, Raymond Central
1991-Jamian Biesterfeld, Cozad
1990-Jeremy Dedic, Crete
1989-Chad Fertig, Raymond Central
1988-LeighAnn Murphy, Om.Roncalli
1987-Kyle Bellin, Norris
1986-Pete Glawatz, Seward
1985-Steve Taylor, Omaha Roncalli
1984-Donnie Halbgewachs, Cozad
1983-Matt Lathrop, Omaha Roncalli
1982-Matt Lathrop, Omaha Roncalli
POETRY
2023-Kara Waskowiak, Gothenburg
2022-Jackson Schmid, York
2021-Jackson Schmid, York
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Brigit Shultz, Raymond Central
2018-Jennifer Rodriguez, York
2017-Emily Casanova, Columbus Lakeview
2016-Tegan Murdock, Gering
2015-Grace Smith, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2014-Abigail Hoffman, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2013-Carlin Daharsh, Gothenburg
2012-Catherine Zaleski, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2011-Taylor White, Gretna
2010-Elisa Meridith, Gothenburg
2009-Maggie Brumond, Waverly
2008-Joy Roos, Lexington
2007-Sean Svoboda, Ogallala
2006-Sarah Smith, Raymond Central
2005-Travis Williamson, Crete
2004-Quincey Krull, Minden
2003-Brittany Jeffers, Ogallala
2002-Jessica Schnieder, Raymond Central
2001-Jessica Schneider, Raymond Central
2000-Matt Kaloupek, Auburn
1999-Doug Hitzel, Auburn
1998-Julie Anthony, Auburn
1997-Greg Ludvig, Raymond Central
1996-Jessica Stevenson, Holdrege
1995-Jeremy Strong, Adams Central
1994-Jennifer Simpson, Gretna
1993-Christie Thoene, Hartington CC
1992-Jeff Nelson, Raymond Central
1991-Eve Willadsen, Blair
1990-Doug Jeffries, Gretna
1989-Holly Eckstein, North Bend
1988-Margaret Nalty, Om. Roncalli
1987-Ath Williams, Gothenburg
1986-Todd Oelling, Norris
1985-Amy Farnstrom, Gothenburg
1984-Tanya Duesing, Norris
1983-Dolly Pribbino, Imperial
1982-Ann Sukraw, Gothenburg
1981-Gerard Straka, West Holt
1980-Carey Byrne, Brownell-Talbot
1979-Cuc Nguyen, Humboldt
1978-Deb Mannion, Randolph
1977-Melanie Peters, Arnold
1976-Shelley Pfeiffer, Neb. Visually Handicapped
1975-Susan Meyer, Eustis
1974-Joani Schulke, Ponca
SERIOUS PROSE
2023-Raima Kreifels, York
2022-Kaitlyn Peterson, Gering
2021-Ellie Higgins, Nebraska City
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Elias Dallmann, York
2018-Caroline Friend, Douglas County West
2017-Carsyn Long, Gering
2016-Devan Hawkins, Gering
2015-Kalon Beeson, York
2014-Abbigail Mazour, Gothenburg
2013-Taylor Lofdahl, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2012-Elizabeth McQuillan, Ogallala
2011-Elisa Meridith, Gothenburg
2010-Zacary Franzen, Gothenburg
2009-Elyssa Sitti, Omaha Mercy
2008-Jordan Peterson, O'Neill
2007-Eric Johnson, Blair
2006-Micah Reeves, Gothenburg
2005-Katrina Neal, Plattsmouth/Conestoga
2004-Darin Kuehler, Columbus Scotus
2003-Brittany Jeffers, Ogallala
2002-Ashley Swanson, Raymond Central
2001-Pat Reisinger, Seward
2000-Erin Tylski, Ashland-Greenwood
1999-Layne Manzer, Pierce
1998-Kathy Tvrdy, Raymond Central
1997-Rachel Dixon, Omaha Skutt
1996-Jessica Stevenson, Holdrege
1995-Majel Connery, Omaha Duchesne
1994-Michele Hornish, Elkhorn
1993-Michele Hornish, Elkhorn
1992-Brandy Palatas, Plattsmouth
1991-Jimmy Hickey, Cozad
1990-Traci Brown, Gretna
1989-Traci Brown, Gretna
1988-Jeff Stiles, Omaha Roncalli
1987-Doug Hayco, Omaha Roncalli
1986-Amy McGinnis, Cozad
1985-Lori Fraser, Mitchell
1984-Kelly Nass, Norris
1983-T. Searcy, Elkhorn
1982-Jeff Talbot, Kimball
1981-Jeff Talbott, Kimball
1980-Shari Emerson, Garden County
1979-Stephanie Peters, Arnold
1978-Maurice Van Horne, Pawnee City
1977-Randy Lewandowski, Morrill
1976-Jean Madsen, Lourdes Central Catholic
1975-Vicki Rasmussen, North Loup-Scotia
1974-Marcia Froistad, Petersburg
PERSUASIVE SPEAKING
2023-Maddie Seiler, Gering
2022-Piper Dallmann, York
2021-Alex Hagestad, Elkhorn North
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Kate Millington, Norris
2018-Kate Millington, Norris
2017-Kate Millington, Norris
2016-Alexa Narke, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2015-Allegra Hardin, David City
2014-Kathleen Pohlman, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2013-Caitlin Davis, Waverly
2012-Bridget Hames, Omaha Skutt Catholic
2011-Kennedy Healy, Gretna
2010-Amy Jeppesen, Milford
2009-Kathryn Wright, Omaha Mercy
2008-Sarah Barrett, Norris
2007-Ehiamen Okoruwa, Omaha Marian
2006-Amanda Bouc, Raymond Central
2005-Brittany Evans, Gothenburg
2004-Tyler Ogg, Raymond Central
2003-Ashley Rappana,
Waverly
2002-Laramie Wingfield, Gretna
2001-John Vik, Raymond Central
2000-Angie Shemel, Columbus Scotus
1999-Michelle Schrage, Gretna
1998-Michelle Schrage, Gretna
1997-Becky Adams, Omaha Gross
1996-Emily Griffin, Adams Central
1995-Karen Pearson, Raymond Central
1994-Laura Lowrey, Auburn
1993-Carla Ward, Raymond Central
1992-Jennifer Pickinpaugh, Raymond Central
1991-Jason Herold, Seward
1990-Gail Lawton, Raymond Central
1989-Andrew Raun, Minden
1988-Becky Berens, Seward
1987-Linda Schmeckel, West Point
1986-Melanie Krass, Raymond Central
1985-Lori Cimpl, Columbus Scotus
1984-Berlyn Craft, Gering
1983-Peg Riley, Omaha Roncalli
1982-Barry Lamm, Alliance
1981-Karen Wagner, Creighton
1980-Julie Peterson, Norfolk Catholic
1979-Tom Fraser, Pawnee City
1978-Lori Erikson, Arnold
1977-Shelly Sinclair, Norfolk Catholic
1976-Rhea Harshbarger, Southeast Consolidated
1975-Mark Blowers, Arnold
1974-Jim Carraher, Norfolk Catholic
PROGRAM ORAL INTERPRETATION
2023-Jessica Jackson, Scotus Central Catholic
CLASS C1
SWEEPSTAKES
Champion, Runner-up
2023-David City, Boone Central
2022-David City, Malcolm
2021-Malcolm, Crofton
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Omaha Brownell Talbot, David City
2018-David City, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2017-David City, Malcolm
2016-David City, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2015-Raymond Central, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2014-David City, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2013-Omaha Brownell-Talbot, Raymond Central
2012-David City, Raymond
Central
2011-Raymond Central, David City
2010-David City, Raymond Central
2009-David City, Raymond Central
2008-Raymond Central, David City
2007-Raymond Central, Battle Creek
2006-David City, North Bend Central
2005-Raymond Central, Malcolm
2004-Gothenburg, Malcolm
2003-Malcolm, Fillmore Central
2002-Malcolm, Stanton
2001-Fillmore Central, Guardian Angels Central Catholic
2000-Raymond Central, Geneva
1999-Geneva, Battle Creek
1998-Stanton, Lincoln Christian
1997-Stanton, North Bend Central
DUET ACTING
2023-Angel Carias, Braxton Small, David City
2022-Ethan Wolberg, Tyler Thieman, Malcolm
2021-Eric Wilson, Katelyn Newton, Mitchell
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Travis Roh, Suzanne Oborny, Aquinas
Catholic
2018-Laura Liu, Amanda Zhang, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2017-Jackson Hardin, William Heller, David City
2016-Hayes Chohon, Lisa Ludemann, Ainsworth
2015-Ellie Geise, Claire Habrock, Louisville
2014-Austin Arens, Erin Husmann, Kearny Catholic
2013-Grace Bydalek, John Jordan, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2012-Shelby Heithoff, Brent Potter, Raymond Central
2011-Dillon Hicks, Bradley Meusch, David City
2010-Dillon Hicks, Bradley Meusch, David City
2009-Baker Blanc, Kiersten Wallerstedt, Oakland-Craig
2008-Josh Brummer, Matthew Jensen, Kearney Catholic
2007-Garrett Carpenter, Alison Laflan,
Creighton
2006-Steven Balters, Joshua Bleicher, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2005-James Hunt, Halley Friedeman,
Raymond Central
2004-Stephanie Burbach, Alissa Kathol,
Hartington Cedar Catholic
2003-Josh Wallerstedt, Kelsey
Wallerstedt, Oakland-Craig
2002-Jordan Iden, Brady Leffler, Guardian Angels
Central Catholic
2001-Travis Sippple, Deanna Garrelts, Sutton
2000-Brit Buresh, Sara Tvrdy, Raymond Central
1999-Bob Soukup, Alex Wolf, North Bend
1998-Rachel Player, Carissa Kollath, Stanton
1997-Justin Clausen, Rachel Woeppel, Stanton
ENTERTAINMENT
2023-Brian Streeter, Malcolm
2022-Elizabeth Wortmann, Crofton
2021-Rowdy Hegge, Crofton
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Zander Gibney, North Bend Central
2018-Emma Beckenhauer, Battle Creek
2017-Emma Schroeder, Malcolm
2016-Jonathon Herroon, Raymond Central
2015-Hannah Simonds, Bishop Neumann
2014-Carlie Bauer, Minden
2013-John Noble, Grand Island Central Catholic
2012-Kathryn Edwards, Louisville
2011-Curtis Reynolds, Tri County
2010-Trevin Launsby, Homer
2009-Weston Sieck, David City
2008-Matthew Miller, Fillmore Central
2007-Ashley Mosel, Plainview
2006-Daniel Fast, Guardian Angels Central Catholic
2005-Adrianna Choquette, Minden
2004-Katie Sisneros, Gothenburg
2003-Halie Hughes, Plainview
2002-Maggi Recob, Laurel-Concord
2001-Dusty Korth, Plainview
2000-Adam Zrust, Albion
1999-Adam Zrust, Albion
1998-Tracy King, Loup City
1997-Amy Petersen, Stanton
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
2023-Seth Stowell, Lincoln Lutheran
2022-Taylor Beierman, Boone Central
2021-Wyatt Nun, Filmore Central
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Carter Ossian, David City
2018-Jenna Mu, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2017-Brandon Unverferth, Raymond Central
2016-Abhinav Suresh, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2015-Abhinav Suresh, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2014-Abhinav Suresh, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2013-Bryant Grimminger, Raymond Central
2012-Elizabeth Hruska, David City
2011-Morgan Rezac, Raymond Central
2010-Elizabeth Hruska, David City
2009-Alexander Shaner, Fillmore Central
2008-Elizabeth Grimes, Raymond Central
2007-Elizabeth Grimes, Raymond Central
2006-Jenna Vogel, Battle Creek
2005-Sam Sercl, Raymond Central
2004-Brittany Evans, Gothenburg
2003-Rachel Williams, Ainsworth
2002-Michael Jensen, Kearney Catholic
2001-Margie Miller, Fillmore Central
2000-David Kaiser, Raymond Central
1999-Megan Wernke, Hemingford
1998-Jaclyn Wilson, Rushville
1997-Eryn McConnell, Loup City
INFORMATIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING
2023-Bryant Peck, Wisner-Pilger
2022-Rachel Malander, Boone Central
2021-Bryant Peck, Wisner-Pilger
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Laurel Ockander, David City
2018-Bethany Tebbe, David City
2017-Bethany Tebbe, David City
2016-Trisha Hruska, David City
2015-Grant Moles, Johnson County Central
2014-Anjali Murthy, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2013-Kristyn Schlickbernd, Wisner-Pilger
2012-Aubrey Dinslage, Battle Creek
2011-Molly Storm, Raymond Central
2010-Staci Ossian, David City
2009-Megan Baumann, Fillmore Central
2008- Kristen Tassemeyer, Plainview
2007-Rachel Rager, Raymond Central
2006-Victoria Thoendel, David City
2005-Bailey Maresh, Raymond Central
2004-Sharice Ward, Malcolm
2003-Sharice Ward, Malcolm
2002-Alicia Myers, Fillmore Central
2001-Alicia Myers, Fillmore Central
2000-Alicia Myers, Geneva
1999-Traci Coover, Battle Creek
1998-Andrea Frank, Lincoln Christian
1997-Anne Vlach, Lyons-Decatur NE
HUMOROUS PROSE
2023-Drew Leisy, Bridgeport
2022-Molly Kammerer, Sutherland
2021-Maya Couch, David City
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Tanner Langmeier, Bishop Neumann
2018-Will Heller, David City
2017-Cassandra Lopez, Sutton
2016-Claire Habrock, Louisville
2015-Griffon Kalin, Hartington-Newcastle
2014-Carlie Bauer, Minden
2013-Sam Clifford, Raymond Central
2012-Sam Clifford, Raymond Central
2011-Bradley Meusch, David City
2010-Cody Keck, David City
2009-Hannah Kauffold, Bishop Neumann
2008-Eric Shepherd, Raymond Central
2007-Lauren Schumacher, Columbus Scotus
2006-Tracy Fessler, Fillmore Central
2005-Robert Rickert, Fillmore Central
2004-Eric Fruge, Fillmore Central
2003-Andrea Myers, Fillmore Central
2002-Shawn White, Malcolm
2001-Michael Cradduck, Fillmore Central
2000-Susan Tvrdy, Raymond Central
1999-Bob Soukup, North Bend
1998-Rachel Woeppel, Stanton
1997-Rachel Woeppel, Stanton
ORAL INTERPRETATION OF DRAMA
2023-Louisville
2022-Malcolm
2021-Fillmore Central
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Milford
2018-Aquinas Catholic
2017-David City
2016-David City
2015-Boone Central
2014-Bishop Neumann
2013-Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2012-David City
2011-Raymond Central
2010-Fillmore Central
2009-Fillmore Central
2008-Kearney Catholic
2007-Raymond Central
2006-Wakefield
2005-Plainview
2004-Fillmore Central
2003-Oakland-Craig
2002-Ord
2001-Wood River
2000-Wood River
1999-Ravenna
1998-Albion
1997-Stanton
POETRY
2023-Keetyn Valentine, David City
2022-Hana Maddox, Malcolm
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Amanda Zhang, Omaha Brownell Talbot
2018-John Celesky, Bishop Neumann
2017-Jackson Hardin, David City
2016-Brandie Krusemark, Wisner-Pilger
2015-Turner Barbur, Fillmore Central
2014-Michael Barth, Gordon-Rushville
2013- Jackson Maxwell, Raymond Central
2012-Craig Hruska, David City
2011-Bethany Wilcox, Raymond Central
2010-Cody Keck, David City
2009-Michaela Hruska, David City
2008-Elizabeth Bettendorf, Bishop Neumann
2007-Cori Curtis, Milford
2006-Michaela Hruska, David City
2005-Quincey Krull, Minden
2004-Jackie Nuxoll, Ord
2003-Courtney Mathis, Mitchell
2002-Amy Sauer, Bayard
2001-Jackie Ternus, Albion
2000-Laci Fiala, Geneva
1999-Joe Fixemer, Sutton
1998-Jamie Kathol, Hartington CC
1997-JoyLynn Whitfield, Pender
SERIOUS PROSE
2023-Lucas Hrabik, Louisville
2022-Gracin Hahn, Tri County
2021-Josephine Holliday, Malcolm
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Clayton Harris, David City
2018-Tanner Langemeier, Bishop Neumann
2017-Jacob Garrison, Malcolm
2016-Hannah Rembert, Hartington Cedar Catholic
2015-Nathan Minchow, Louisville
2014-Allegra Hardin, David City
2013-Michaela Steager, Bishop Neumann
2012-Emma Mattingly, David City
2011-Bethany Wilcox, Raymond Central
2010-Nikolas Chizek, Bridgeport
2009-Abbi Bardsley, David City
2008-Elizabeth Grimes, Raymond Central
2007-Cody Hrabanek, Battle Creek
2006-Julie Coddington, Fillmore Central
2005-Quincey Krull, Minden
2004-Ashlee Adkisson, Fillmore Central
2003-Brady Leffler, Guardian Angels Central Catholic
2002-Sarah Jackson, Southern Valley
2001-Brian Shafer, Ord
2000-Jessica Schneider, Raymond Central
1999-Leanne Martischang, Battle Creek
1998-Sarah Sandquist, Lincoln Christian
1997-Kelley Reese, Stanton
PERSUASIVE SPEAKING
2023-Valori Olson, David City
2022-Eleanah Enevoldsen, Raymond Central
2021-Rockney Peck, Wisner-Pilger
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Tori Stoldorf, Filmore Central
2018-Laurel Ockander, David City
2017-Laurel Ockander, David City
2016-Trisha Hruska, David City
2015-Melody Niemoth, Louisville
2014-Bailey Svoboda, David City
2013-Bailey Svoboda, David City
2012-Brenda Gallardo, Wakefield
2011-Aubrey Dinslage, Battle Creek
2010-Alyssa Bouc, Raymond Central
2009-Michaela Hruska, David City
2008-Michaela Hruska, David City
2007-Rachel Rager, Raymond Central
2006-Jacquelyn Steuter, Guardian Angels
Central Catholic
2005-Taylor Seeman, Stanton
2004-Taylor Seeman, Stanton
2003-Amber Nabity, Malcolm
2002-Sarah Demmel, Grant
2001-Mark Coddington, Fillmore Central
2000-Jenny Warriner, Creighton
1999-Megan Wernke, Hemingford
1998-Bridget Faimon, Sandy Creek
1997-Eryn McConnell, Loup City
PROGRAM ORAL INTERPRETATION
2023-Bella Meyer, Boone Central
CLASS C2
SWEEPSTAKES
Champion, Runner-up
2023-Elmwood-Murdock, Hartington-Newcastle
2022-Hartington-Newcastle, Twin River
2021-Omaha Brownell Talbot, Hartington-Newcastle
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Hartington-Newcastle, Tri County
2018-Hartington-Newcastle, Crofton
2017-Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer, Crofton
2016-Crofton, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer
2015-Guardian Angles Central Catholic, Crofton
2014-Guardian Angels Central Catholic, Hartington
2013-Freeman, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer
2012-Omaha Brownell-Talbot,
Freeman
2011-Omaha Brownell-Talbot, Hartington
2010-Omaha Brownell-Talbot, Stanton
2009-Omaha Brownell-Talbot, Hartington
2008-Omaha Brownell-Talbot, Hartington
2007-Omaha Brownell-Talbot, Hartington
2006-Plainview, Hartington
2005-Grant, Hartington
2004-Sutton, Wakefield
2003-Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer, Grant
2002-Hartington, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer
2001-Malcolm, Hartington
2000-Malcolm, Elmwood-Murdock
1999-Malcolm, Elmwood-Murdock
1998-Elmwood-Murdock, Nebraska Christian
1997-Elmwood-Murdock, Cedar Bluffs
DUET ACTING
2023-Hanna Josoff, Haylee Josoff,
Elmwood-Murdock
2022-Cameron Russell, Ellie Oxford, Loup City
2021-Sophia Hass, Tobias Steffensmeier, Guardian
Angels Central Catholic
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Jayden Kalinowski, Colleen Fulton, Loup City
2018-Jared Mulder, Maxwell Ward, Oakland-Craig
2017-Tyler Janssen, Tory Tammen, Crofton
2016-Ann Cline, Julia Schultheiss, Pawnee City
2015-Tyler Koch, Cole Steffen, Crofton
2014-Emily Franzluebbers, Karen Richards,
Guardian Angels Central Catholic
2013-Jahn Landrigan, James Royle, Nebraska Christian
2012-Spencer Leffler, Adam Perry, Guardian Angels Central Catholic
2011-Grant Nordby, Carter Westerhold, Stanton
2010-Emily Moore, Ian Rothell, Sandy Creek
2009-Stacey Duensing, Danny Row, Deshler
2008-Jimmy Simpson, Steele Valenzuela, Lyons-Decatur Northeast
2007-Cody Hartman, Skyler Curry, Laurel-Concord
2006-Skyler Curry, Cody Hartman, Laurel-Concord
2005-Cody Hartman, Brady Hartman,
Laurel-Concord
2004-Andy O'Neill, Adam Hansen,
Wakefield
2003-Stephanie DeLancey,
Tyler Anderson, Fullerton
2002-Jessie Kucera, Thomas Kluver, Sandy Creek
2001-Sara Anderberry, Jeff Gilbreath, Axtell
2000-Rik Smith, Brad Hoesing, Laurel-Concord
1999-Nick Bradley, Kristen Windle, Randolph
1998-Justin Clements, Katie Dankleff, Elmwood-Murdock
1997-Dyke DeBrie, Matthew Jordan, Elmwood-Murdock
ENTERTAINMENT
2023-Greta Wooldrik, Guardian Angels Central
Catholic
2022-Greta Wooldrik, Guardian Angels Central
Catholic
2021-Greta Wooldrik, Guardian Angels Central Catholic
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Tyler Janssen, Crofton
2018-Renee Box, Lourdes Central Catholic
2017-Sam Harms, Hartington-Newcastle
2016-Conner Braunsroth, Crofton
2015-Adam Perry, Guardian Angels Central Catholic
2014-Adam Perry, Guardian Angels Central Catholic
2013-Gerrit VanEngen, Freeman
2012-Vaughn Richardson, Freeman
2011-Alec Fuelberth, Hartington
2010-Michelle Sauser, Plainview
2009-Danny Row, Deshler
2008-Blake Gothier, Hartington
2007-Danny Fast, Guardian Angels Central Catholic
2006-Blake Mosel, Plainview
2005-Kimberley Victor, Laurel-Concord
2004-Beau Gothier, Hartington
2003-Jacob Luikens, Lyons-Decatur
Northeast
2002-John Falk, Sutton
2001-Bryan Wortmann, Hartington
2000-Cody Jorgensen, Alma
1999-Nathaniel Whisenhunt, Malcolm
1998-Darcy Preston, Lyons-Decatur NE
1997-John Wewel, Creighton
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
2023-Clay Brandenburger, Twin River
2022-Ashlynn Hartman, Pawnee City
2021-Jack Cenovic, Omaha Brownell Talbot
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Arwen Zhang, Nebraska Christian
2018-Dominic Naughtin, Sutherland
2017-Max Beal, Kenesaw
2016-Nicholas Whitten, Lourdes Central Catholic
2015-Elliot Gonnella, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer
2014-Scott Smith, Nebraska Christian
2013-James O’Neil, Lourdes Central Catholic
2012-Cassidy Reller, Archbishop Bergan
2011-Victoria Wilson, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2010-Victoria Wilson, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2009-Victoria Wilson, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2008-Madison Grinnell, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2007-Madison Grinnell, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2006-Justin Green, Sutton
2005-Stephen Stewart, Hemingford
2004-Stephen Stewart, Hemingford
2003-Aaron McHargue, Nebraska Christian
2002-Swalpa Udit, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer
2001-Josh Lefler, Malcolm
2000-Josh Lefler, Malcolm
1999-Nate Custard, Elmwood-Murdock
1998-Richard Johnson, Elmwood-Murdock
1997-Steve Bley, Elmwood-Murdock
INFORMATIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING
2023-Andrew Wang, Hastings St. Cecilia
2022-Brittani Gutz, Plainview
2021-Laura Recker, Omaha Brownell Talbot
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-McKenzie Johnson, Thayer Central
2018-Katelyn Steffensmeier, Howells-Dodge
2017-Nikki Mosel, Plainview
2016-Breanna Dawe, Burwell
2015-Alex Fritz, West Holt
2014-Svannah Scoville, Hartington
2013-Blake Lenners, Freeman
2012-Forrest Selvey, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2011-Casey Steiner, Hartington
2010-Erika Larose, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2009-Erika Larose, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2008-Monica Sharma, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2007-Amanda Dendinger, Hartington
2006-Amanda Dendinger, Hartington
2005-Maggie Mitteis,
Loup City
2004-Carson Stokebrand,
Exeter-Milligan
2003-Stacy Vollmer, Wisner-Pilger
2002-Erica Heiden, Bertrand
2001-Gina Staub, Elkhorn Valley
2000-Alisha Nabity, Malcolm
1999-Rachel Klemme, Elmwood-Murdock
1998-Molly McHargue, Nebraska Christian
1997-Melissa Bauhardt, Hebron
HUMOROUS PROSE
2023-Lily Pope, Elmwood-Murdock
2022-Lily Pope, Elmwood-Murdock
2021-Rylee Hogue, Elmwood-Murdock
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Asa Sinachack, Franklin
2018-Devon Dohrman, West Holt
2017-Auston Choat, Plainview
2016-Chase Kallhoff, Neiligh-Oakdale
2015-Chase Kallhoff, Neligh-Oakdale
2014-Hannah Rittscher, Clearwater-Orchard
2013-Harrison Biehl, Sutton
2012-Cherise Friedrich, Plainview
2011-Cherise Friedrich, Plainview
2010-Samantha Weis, Stanton
2009-Jonathan Trinh, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2008-Courtney Leaver, Stanton
2007-Courtney Leaver, Stanton
2006-Abbey Fox, Stanton
2005-Alex Lubischer, Humphrey St.
Francis
2004-Bodi Umstead, Fullerton
2003-Daniel Harder, Humboldt-Table
Rock-Steinauer
2002-Thomas Kluver, Sandy Creek
2001-Shawn White, Malcolm
2000-Todd McQuistan, Wakefield
1999-Brad Hoesing, Laurel-Concord
1998-Katie Bodie, Pawnee City
1997-Joel Clements, Elmwood-Murdock
DRAMA
2023-Hartington-Newcastle
2022-Hartington-Newcastle
2021-Hartington-Newcastle
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Hartington-Newcastle
2018-Crofton
2017-Crofton
2016-Pawnee City
2015-Crofton
2014-Hartington
2103-Cross County
2012-Crofton
2011-Hartington
2010-Freeman
2009-Hartington
2008-Hartington
2007-Hartington
2006-Plainview
2005-Hartington
2004-Wakefield
2003-Grant
2002-Hartington
2001-Bruning-Davenport
2000-Rushville
1999-Randolph
1998-Lyons-Decatur Northeast
1997-Elmwood-Murdock
POETRY
2023-Morgan Thieman, McCool Junction
2022-Sydney Mitchell, Alma
2021-Cainan Lovan, McCool Junction
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Tiffany Pearson, Tri County
2018-Tiffany Pearson, Tri County
2017-Jacob Morrow, Kenesaw
2016-Kendall Werts, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer
2015-McKenna Young, West Holt
2014-Karen Richards, Guardian Angels Central Catholic
2013-Russell Heitmann, Thayer Central
2012-Linda Liu, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2011-Denise Dantzler, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2010-Ian Suiter, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2009-Ian Suiter, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2008-Erica Hengelfelt, Cross County
2007-Lindsay Klug, Stanton
2006-Jessica Doerr, Plainview
2005-Sami Alvis, Cross County
2004- April Diaz, Sutton
2003-Beckie Bremerman, Wisner-Pilger
2002-Lizz Brosius, Maxwell
2001-Megan Fry, Malcolm
2000-Jessie Pearson, Sutherland
1999-Jean Aird, Elwood
1998-Jessica Stock, Elmwood-Murdock
1997-Jessica Stock, Elmwood-Murdock
SERIOUS PROSE
2023-Joyce Wang, Hastings St. Cecilia
2022-Reece Morten, Hartington-Newcastle
2021-Grace Kleinschmit, Hartington Cedar
Catholic
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Amanda Aerts, East Butler
2018-Alex Flynn, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer
2017-Tanner Hand, North Platte St. Patrick’s
2016-Alejandro Alarcon, Sutton
2015-Hannah Davis, Pawnee City
2014-Cory Augustin, Crofton
2013-Megan Stokebrand, Tri County
2012-Denise Dantzler, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2011-Grace Bydalek, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2010-Whitney Allbery, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2009-Julia Hartnett, Laurel-Concord
2008-Tabia Yapp, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2007-Steven Balters, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2006-Kaitlin Dowd, Malcolm
2005-Heather Condon, Grant
2004-Bodi Umstead, Fullerton
2003-Melanie Stauffer, Humboldt-Table
Rock-Steinauer
2002-Brandi Stanek, Bancroft-Rosalie
2001-Alisha Nabity, Malcom
2000-Sarah Frey, Malcolm
1999-Ben Gothier, Hartington
1998-Jessica Stock, Elmwood-Murdock
1997-Lisa Hatch, Cedar Bluffs.
PERSUASIVE SPEAKING
2023-Gavin Smith, Perkins County
2022-Gavin Smith, Perkins County
2021-Maya Savory, Omaha Brownell Talbot
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Holly Timmerman, Thayer Central
2018-Raegan Hoyle, Archbishop Bergan
2017-Collin Fink, Thayer Central
2016-Shivani Patel, Thayer Central
2015-Brenna Backemeyer, Elmwood-Murdock
2014-Jesse Anderson, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer
2013-Sara Christiansen, Plainview
2012-Jeffrey Wallman, Freeman
2011-Kelsey Bonta, Plainview
2010-Chris Ames, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2009-Drew Heckman, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2008-Drew Heckman, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
2007-Jacquelyn Streuter, Guardian Angels
Central Catholic
2006-Becky Hoesing, Laurel-Concord
2005-Laura Demmel, Grant
2004-Brandi Stanek, Bancroft-Rosalie
2003-Melanie Spilinek,
Weeping Water
2002-Tala Burnison, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer
2001-Annie Bierbower, Wakefield
2000-Travis Good, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
1999-Summer Stowe, Osceola
1998-Molly McHargue, Nebraska Christian
1997-Emily Kauk, Nebraska Christian
PROGRAM ORAL INTERPRETATION
2023-Kennedy Gotch, Hartington-Newcastle
CLASS D1
SWEEPSTAKES
Champion, Runner-up
2023-Wausa, Humphrey
2022-Wausa, Humphrey
2021-Humphrey, Wausa
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Humphrey, Wausa
2018-Plainview, Kenesaw
2017-Humphrey, Wausa (tie)
2016-Wausa, Kenesaw
2015-Wausa, Potter-Dix & Winside
2014-Wausa, Bancroft-Rosalie & Lourdes Central Catholic
2013-Hartington, Potter-Dix
2012-Potter-Dix, Humphrey St.
Francis
2011-Humphrey St. Francis, Howells
2010-Hartington, Potter-Dix
2009-Humphrey St. Francis, Bruning-Davenport
2008-Humphrey St. Francis, Bertrand
2007-Bruning-Davenport, Bertrand
2006-Bruning-Davenport, Potter-Dix
2005-Bruning-Davenport, Coleridge
2004-Bertrand, Spalding/Spalding Academy
2003-Hartington, Bruning-Davenport
2002-Potter-Dix, Wauneta-Palisade
2001-Wauneta-Palisade, Nebraska Christian
2000-Humboldt, Nebraska Christian
1999-Humboldt, Wauneta-Palisade
1998-Humboldt, Potter-Dix
1997-Humboldt, Wausa
DUET ACTING
2023-Matthew Alderson, James Doyle, Osmond
2022-Tyler Baue, Cole Story, Wausa
2021-Alexander Heiman, Tyson Junck, Randolph
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Taylor Kumm, Kaitlyn Kumm, Wausa
2018-Brynn Westenburg, David Carr, Johnson-Brock
2017-Jade Christensen, Kenny Osten, Humphrey
2016-Abbie Brandl, Kenny Osten, Humphrey
2015-Jessah Molina, Christian Wilken, Wausa
2014-Emma Dannehl, Margaret Louthan, Bertrand
2013-Cody Aure, Devan Baker, Potter-Dix
2012-Dallas Johnson, Sierra Robinson, Axtell
2011-Tristen Foltz, Michael McPhillips, Humphrey St. Francis
2010-Peter Jenkins, Colton Schied, Callaway
2009-Danielle Gutherless, Tiffany Hoaglund,
Brady
2008-Craig Baumgart, Jacob McPhillips, Humphrey St. Francis
2007-Daniel Palensky, Cody Stowe, Osceola
2006-Colby Enevoldsen, Luke Maas, Potter-Dix
2005-Kyle Dawson, Brett Langenberg,
Bertrand
2004-Carolyn Froeschl,
Wesley Taft, Falls City Sacred Heart
2003-Kara Fagan, Derek Klute, Hampton
2002-Jesse Desler, Jillian Wilson, Cedar Bluffs
2001-Lanea Garwood, Kassia Anderson, Nebraska Christian
2000-Shane Maas, Jade Enevoldsen, Potter-Dix
1999-Brian Britten, Mindy Humphrey, Wauneta-Palisade
1998-Joe Enevoldsen, Jade Enevoldsen, Potter-Dix
1997-Holly Schroeder, Jennifer Milbrat, Coleridge
ENTERTAINMENT
2023-Jill Fankhauser, Humboldt-Table Rock-Steinauer
2022-Trey McQuay, Wausa
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Parker Klein, Elkhorn Valley
2018-Morgyn Christiansen, Plainview
2017-Luc Bloomquist, Wausa
2016-Luc Bloomquist, Wausa
2015-Blair Preston, Lyons-Decatur Northeast
2014-Morgan Kumm, Wausa
2013-Emma Dannehl, Bertrand
2012-Seth Workentine, Nebraska Lutheran
2011-Seth Workentine, Nebraska Lutheran
2010-Jordan Rehnstrom, Hartington
2009-Gentry Doane, Ansley
2008-Taylor Nation, Bertrand
2007-Kelsi Potts, Cambridge
2006-Blake Thompson, Leyton
2005-Jerod Walburn, Bruning-Davenport
2004-Jerod Walburn, Bruning-Davenport
2003-Andrew Jorgenson, Callaway
2002-Jeremy Urban, Nebraska Christian
2001-Alan Fairbanks, Shelton
2000-Kyle Codner, Shelton
1999-Nick Trede, Greeley
1998-Jodi Rehrs, Hampton
1997-Cynthia Rasmussen, Hay Springs
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
2023-Jenason Spady, Garden County
2022-Jaylea Pope, Shelton
2021-Joe Johnson, Wausa
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Diandra Polt, Osmond
2018-Derek Voigt, Osceola
2017-Derek Voigt, Osceola
2016-Max Beal, Kenesaw
2015-Jake Senff, Shelton
2014-Matthew Martin, Lourdes Central Catholic
2013-Jordan Schut, Scribner-Snyder
2012-Olivia Nottlemann, Bancroft-Rosalie
2011-Thomas Rockhoff, Nebraska Lutheran
2010-Johanna Bryan, Hartington
2009-Michael Happ, Palmer
2008-Jennifer Dannehl, Bertrand
2007-Jennifer Dannehl, Bertrand
2006-Reed Janousek, Leigh
2005-Derek Jagels, Bruning-Davenport
2004-Katie Madsen, Stuart
2003-Nick Bausch, Pawnee City
2002-Aaron McHargue, Nebraska Christian
2001-Holly Samson, Harvard
2000-Susan Eisenhauer, Sterling
1999-Michael Williams, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
1998-Leah Harmon, Humboldt
1997-Leah Harmon, Humboldt
INFORMATIVE
2023-Emma Rankin, Riverside
2022-Kenzie vonRentzell, Osmond
2021-Reyana Tegtmeier, Pawnee City
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Ashley Schemek, Humphrey
2018-Elizabeth Kment, Plainview
2017-Derek Monie, Arapahoe
2016-Cy Cannon, Osceola
2015-Cy Cannon, Osceola
2014-Paul Weber, Cedar Bluffs
2013-Rachel Flaugh, Hartington
2012-Luke Johnson, Potter-Dix
2011-Angel Fehrer, Lyons-Decatur Northeast
2010-Tara Loecker, Hartington
2009-Nicole Tegtmeier, Bruning-Davenport
2008-Craig Baumgart, Humphrey St. Francis
2007-Jamie Blunk, Bruning-Davenport
2006-Kelsey Watts, Ansley
2005-Mitchell Glesinger,
Spalding/Spalding Academy
2004-Mariette Magill, Arnold
2003-Mitchell Glesinger,
Spalding/Spalding Academy
2002-Jenna Bowman, Bruning-Davenport
2001-Kayte Tranel, Hampton
2000-Kassia Anderson, Nebraska Christian
1999-Katie Sissel, Shickley
1998-Amanda Husmann, Osceola
1997-Angela Weber, Humboldt
HUMOROUS PROSE
2023-Dash Richards, South Platte
2022-Megan Amos, Stapleton
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Tatum Cool, Arnold
2018-Anna Currier, Bancroft-Rosalie
2017-Chris Bialas, Humphrey
2016-Darren Nissen, Wausa
2015-Joel Schroeder, Paxton
2014-Micah Spruth-Janssen, Johnson-brock
2013-Kenna Smith, Potter-Dix
2012-Kenna Smith, Potter-Dix
2011-Kristen Reiman, West Boyd
2010-Tony Wheeler, Harvard
2009-Molly McPhillips, Humphrey St. Francis
2008-Molly McPhillips, Humphrey St. Francis
2007-Colby Enevoldsen, Potter-Dix
2006-Alex Lubischer, Humphrey St.Francis
2005-Travis Vitek,
Greeley-Wolbach
2004-Rebecca Rose, Coleridge
2003-Joel Hochstein, Hartington
2002-Ashley Braun, St. Mary's
2001-Clinton Barger, Wauneta-Palisade
2000-Ashley Braun, St. Mary's
1999-Jessi James, Humboldt
1998-Holly Schroeder, Coleridge
1997-Matt Frankhauser, Humbolt
DRAMA
2023-Wausa
2022-Wausa
2021-Wynot
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Wausa
2018-Plainview
2017-Pawnee City
2016-Humphrey
2015-Wausa
2014-Wausa
2013-West Boyd
2012-Humphrey St. Francis
2011-Humphrey
2010-Hartington
2009-Humphrey St. Francis
2008-Humphrey St. Francis
2007-Osmond
2006-Bancroft-Rosalie
2005-Johnson-Brock
2004-Bruning-Davenport
2003-Lindsay Holy Family
2002-Potter-Dix
2001-Potter-Dix
2000-Potter-Dix
1999-Cedar Bluffs
1998-Coleridge
1997-Pawnee City
POETRY
2023-Olivia Keller, Humphrey
2022-Isabel Stallbaumer, Callaway
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Yasmine Bender, Humphrey
2018-Chris Bialas, Humphrey
2017-Faith Gunderson, Elm Creek
2016-Zachary Huffaker, Kenesaw
2015-Rebekah Hutchinson, Potter-Dix
2014-Katelyn Woten, Potter-Dix
2013-Anna Creekmore, Hartington
2012-Kelsey Arrington, Leyton
2011-Breanna Brockhaus, Humphrey St. Francis
2010-Kirstie Smith, Potter-Dix
2009-Brady Ketelsen, Osmond
2008-Laura Hock, Bertrand
2007-Kaley Smith, Potter-Dix
2006-Samantha Johnson, Pawnee City
2005-Megan Marcellus, Axtell
2004-Cassandra Kinzer, Osceola
2003-Lyndie Christensen, Hartington
2002-Abby Barger, Wauneta-Palisade
2001-Lanea Garwood, Nebraska Christian
2000-Alicia Bailey, Wauneta-Palisade
1999-Miki Lichti, Shickley
1998-Stacie Frickey, South Platte
1997-Shari Karas, Pawnee City
SERIOUS PROSE
2023-Hayden Lavaley, Osceola
2022-Tyler Baue, Wausa
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Eve Beethe, Pawnee City
2018-Anna Currier, Bancroft-Rosalie
2017-Sami Edens, Nebraska Lutheran
2016-Claire Vanness, Wausa
2015-Cody Hardwick, Paxton
2014-Hanna Knox, Wausa
2013-Kenna Smith, Potter-Dix
2012-Margaret Reynolds, Paxton
2011-August Jeske, Nebraska Lutheran
2010-Kirstie Smith, Potter-Dix
2009-Laura Hock, Bertrand
2008-Samantha Johnson, Pawnee City
2007-Samantha Johnson, Pawnee City
2006-Tabetha Hawk, Bancroft-Rosalie
2005-Jillian Liesemeyer,
Lourdes Central Catholic
2004-Sara Hottovy, Freeman
2003-Brandi Stanek, Bancroft-Rosalie
2002-Sara Weeder, Lindsay Holy Family
2001-Toby Olsen, Potter-Dix
2000-Monica Stauffer, Humboldt
1999-Travis Good, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
1998-Leah Harmon, Humboldt
1997-Gabriella easterday, Eustis
PERSUASIVE SPEAKING
2023-Jenason Spady, Garden County
2022-Emma Rankin, Riverside
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Katie Bathke, Allen
2018-Derek Voigt, Osceola
2017-Derek Voigt, Osceola
2016-Cy Cannon, Osceola
2015-Cy Cannon, Osceola
2014-Samantha Teten, Johnson-Brock
2013-Amzie Dunekacke, Johnson-Brock
2012-Brianna Wegner, Bancroft-Rosalie
2011-Marcus Henning, Nebraska Lutheran
2010-Abby Larson, Elkhorn Valley
2009-Erin Beutler, Bancroft-Rosalie
2008-Courtney Smith, Pawnee City
2007-Brennan Keiser, Wauneta-Palisade
2006-Alexis Thomas, Potter-Dix
2005-Emily Ruskamp, Dodge
2004-Natalie German, Humphrey St. Francis
2003-Melissa Pearson, Hartington
2002-Abby Barger, Wauneta-Palisade
2001-Jamie Harris, Wauneta-Palisade
2000-Summer Stowe, Osceola
1999-Jackie Troester, Hampton
1998-Christine Gubbels, Coleridge
1997-Jennifer Nelson, Wausa
PROGRAM ORAL INTERPRETATION
2023-Braydon Hoesing, Wausa
CLASS D2
SWEEPSTAKES
Champion, Runner-up
2023-Stuart, Chambers
2022-Stuart, Potter-Dix
2021-Stuart, Chambers
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Potter-Dix, St. Edward
2018-Verdigre, Shickley
2017-Bruning-Davenport
2016-Potter-Dix, Ewing
2015-Bancroft-Rosalie, Bruning-Davenport
2014-Bruning-Davenport, Stuart (Co-Champions, No Runner-Up Awarded)
2013-Bruning-Davenport, Stuart
2012-Leigh, Greeley-Wolbach
2011-Potter-Dix, Wausa
2010-Stuart, Bruning-Davenport
2009-Coleridge, Falls City Sacred Heart
2008-Bruning-Davenport, Southeast NE Consolidated
2007-Wallace, Falls City Sacred Heart
2006-Coleridge, Hampton
2005-Stuart, Wallace
2004-Ansley, Wallace
2003-Wallace, Ansley
2002-Wallace, Wolbach
2001-Wallace, Petersburg
2000-Wallace, Hampton
1999-Dawson-Verdon, Bruning
1998-Davenport, Wallace
1997-Bruning, Wynot
DUET ACTING
2023-Jude Krie, Colin Wieseler, Wynot
2022-Ella Cool, Reagan Cool, Arnold
2021-Reagan Cool, Landyn Cole, Arnold
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Jacob Wieseler, Nathaniel Wieseler, Wynot
2018-Katie Hawk, Sidney Stallbaum, Ewing
2017-Jacob Wieseler, Nathaniel Wieseler, Wynot
2016-Kenneth Bush, Alois Warner, Elgin
2015-Chris Lichti, Kristin Troyer, Shickley
2014-Samantha Funk, Linzie Van Horn, Ewing
2013-Ty Brakhage, Brandon Jackson, Meridian
2012-Mary Hawk, Erin Van Horn, Ewing
2011-Zach Hemmer, Caleb Lindhorst, Lindsay Holy Family
2010-Kelli Wood, Kim Wood, Greeley Wolbach
2009-Kelan Schumacher, Kim Schumacher, Lindsay Holy Family
2008-Kelan Schumacher, Kim Schumacher, Lindsay Holy Family
2007-Kelsey Benson, Anne Hiatt, Spencer-Naper
2006-Marcee Keslar, Erin Dyer, Hyannis
2005-Paige Peters, Mat Haberer, Hampton
2004-Nicole Gier, Mollie Sheffield, Wallace
2003-Lee Heerten,
Summer Jerred, Keya Paha County
2002-Kara Fagan, Derek Klute, Hampton
2001-Jessica Fowler, Andrew Boettger, Wallace
2000-Eric Bausch, Matt Mostek, Beemer
1999-Hilary Koso, Erick Martinez, Dawson-Verdon
1998-Karrie Daniels, Nicole Naber, Petersburg
1997-Laurie Bowman, Seth Rippe, Bruning
ENTERTAINMENT
2023-William Paxton, Stuart
2022-William Paxton, Stuart
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Jacob Ledbetter, Wallace
2018-Megan Cook, Verdigre
2017-Lydia Behnk, Elgin
2016-Chris Lichti, Shickley
2015-Anna Wegener, Lindsay Holy Family
2014-Chris Lichti, Shickley
2013-Desiree Bartels, Meridian
2012-Kerby Hanson, North Loup-Scotia
2011-Erin Van Horn, Ewing
2010-Jordan Kunz, Stuart
2009-Seth Schroeder, Coleridge
2008-Heather Niedfeldt, Southeast NE Consolidated
2007-Kim Schumacher, Lindsay Holy Family
2006-Tyson Fiscus, Coleridge
2005-Josh Klemm, Clay Center
2004-Brady Jones, Banner County
2003-Ryan Bennett, Dawson-Verdon
2002-Ryan Bennett, Dawson-Verdon
2001-Ryan Bennett, Dawson-Verdon
2000-Zach Ruhe, Hampton
1999-Mandy Nienaber, Lindsay Holy Family
1998-Natalie Nauman, Giltner
1997-Lindsey Row, Shickley
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
2023-William Paxton, Stuart
2022-Tamika Eastman, Sioux County
2021-Julie Skavdahl, Sioux County
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Caleb Hendrickson, Shickley
2018-Kaitlyn Dozler, Spalding Academy
2017-Brock Vetick, Lyons-Decatur Northeast
2016-Tate Schmaderer, Stuart
2015-Colin Erickson, Rock County
2014-Isaiah Miller, Leigh
2013-Rachel Dowling, Hampton
2012-Ryne Donovan, Greeley-Wolbach
2011-Kaleb Thomas, Potter-Dix
2010-Jesse VonSpreckels, Clay Center
2009-Jordan Engle, Pope John
2008-Kristen Burgess, Hyannis
2007-Ashley Hostert, Butte
2006-Blair Troester, Hampton
2005-Katie Lichti, Shickley
2004-Katie Lichti, Shickley
2003-Katie Lichti, Shickley
2002-Erin Lichti, Shickley
2001-Allison Michl, Exeter
2000-Kelly Mosier, Davenport
1999-Brett Cooper, Dawson-Verdon
1998-Kevin Heyen, Giltner
1997-Jacque Stouffer, Fairmont
INFORMATIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING
2023-Chiana Tubbs, Stuart
2022-Marty Worthing, Arthur County
2021-Molly Carraher, Riverside
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Layne Miller, Lyons-Decatur Northeast
2018-Skyler Knigge, Bruning-Davenport
2017-Katie Bloom, Hampton
2016-Nicole Swartzendruber, Shickely
2015-Brittany Hanzlik, Stuart
2014-Brittany Hanzlik, Stuart
2013-Laura Hawk, Ewing
2012-Katelyn Watts, Ansley
2011-Katelyn Watts, Ansley
2010-Cassidy Stefka, Sargent
2009-Cassidy Stefka, Sargent
2008-Nicole Tegtmeier, Bruning-Davenport
2007-Molly Hefner, Coleridge
2006-Emily Ruskamp, Dodge
2005-Kelsey Watts, Ansley
2004-Katie Giffee, Dawson-Verdon
2003-Katie Giffee, Dawson-Verdon
2002-NaTosha Vose, Ansley
2001-Celeste Lempke, Wallace
2000-Kayte Tranel, Hampton
1999-Tonia Fuller, Wheatland
1998-Jessica Heim, Dawson-Verdon
1997-Jessie Heim, Dawson-Verdon
HUMOROUS PROSE
2023-Gunnar Oleson, Potter-Dix
2022-Gradie Cunningham, Ansley
2021-Emma Jonseth, Chambers
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Sophie Reeves, St. Edward
2018-Isaac Cook, Verdigre
2017-Levi Kasten, Potter-Dix
2016-Samantha Funk, Ewing
2015-Johanna Kluck, Bruning-Davenport
2014-Haley Munson, McPherson
2013-Bryce Wood, Greeley-Wolbach
2012-Erin Van Horn, Ewing
2011-Zach Hemmer, Lindsay Holy Family
2010-Riley Volkmer, Bruning-Davenport
2009-Kim Wood, Greeley-Wolbach
2008-Seth Schroeder, Coleridge
2007-Seth Schroeder, Coleridge
2006-Alexander Munson, Sioux City
2005-Quenton Smith, Wallace
2004-Matthew Artz, Wallace
2003-Matthew Artz, Wallace
2002-Quenton Smith, Wallace
2001-Renae Parker, Banner County
2000-Cynthia Artz, Wallace
1999-Sarah Higgins, Wynot
1998-Nicole Naber, Petersburg
1997-Eric Wieseler, Wynot
DRAMA
2023-Arnold
2022-Potter-Dix
2021-Chambers
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Chambers
2018-Bruning-Davenport
2017-Verdigre
2016-Verdigre
2015-Bancroft-Rosalie
2014-Stuart
2013-Bruning-Davenport
2012-Greeley-Wolbach
2011-Sargent
2010-Leigh
2009-Banner County
2008-Hampton
2007-Butte
2006-Ewing
2005-Potter-Dix
2004-Wheatland
2003-Minatare
2002-Wallace
2001-Wynot
2000-Davenport
1999-Davenport
1998-Davenport
1997-Bruning
POETRY
2023-Jaxson Chase, Potter-Dix
2022-Damin Luedke, Paxton
2021-Alyssa King, Stuart
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Stephanie Shakespaere, Verdigre
2018-Stephanie Shakespaere, Verdigre
2017-McKenzie Stefka, Sargent
2016-McKenzie Stefka, Sargent
2015-Chantal Lawson, Hampton
2014-Chantal Lawson, Hampton
2013-Moriah Heerten, Keya Paha County
2012-Makenzie Cockerill, Greeley-Wolbach
2011-Kelsey Arrington, Leyton
2010-Jared Haworth, Falls City Sacred Heart
2009-Jared Haworth, Falls City Sacred Heart
2008-Patrick Tyrance, Parkview Christian
2007-Josi Hasenauer, Wallace
2006-Brittni Sullivan, Wallace
2005-Lori Barker, Cody-Kilgore
2004-Crystal Hurt, Ansley
2003-Crystal Hurt, Ansley
2002-Amber Teter, Wolbach
2001-Ashlea Most, Brady
2000-Caleb Schroeder, Lawrence
1999-Cindy Artz, Wallace
1998-Jessica Lautenschlager, Davenport
1997-Tara Doescher, Beemer
SERIOUS PROSE
2023-Sydney Estill, Stuart
2022-Payton Fitchner, St. Edward
2021-Sadie Vander Wey, Cody-Kilgore
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Alias Schumacher, St. Edward
2018-Stephanie Shakespaere, Verdigre
2017-Treianne Park, Loomis
2016-Courtney Smith, Hampton
2015-Johanna Kluck, Bruning-Davenport
2014-Johanna Kluck, Bruning-Davenport
2013-Johanna Kluck, Bruning-Davenport
2012-Tami Rethman, Falls City Sacred Heart
2011-Leslie Kumm, Wausa
2010-Leslie Kumm, Wausa
2009-Lorenz Joss, Arcadia
2008-Heather Niedfeldt, Southeast NE Consolidated
2007-Heather Niedfeldt, Southeast NE Consolidated
2006-Laura Neiman, Coleridge
2005-Brittni Sullivan, Wallace
2004-Mandy Shepard, Ansley
2003-Marci Miller, McPherson County
2002-Jessica Clark, Wallace
2001-Jennifer Promes, Wynot
2000-Cynthia Artz, Wallace
1999-Hilary Koso, Dawson-Verdon
1998-Jonie Gosnell, Maxwell
1997-Seth Rippe, Bruning
PERSUASIVE SPEAKING
2023-Grace Malcolm, Falls City Sacred Heart
2022-Taya Schmaderer, Stuart
2020-No State Championship Held – COVID-19
2019-Audrey Worthing, Arthur County
2018-Emilie Schardt, Bruning-Davenport
2017-McKenzie Stefka, Sargent
2016-Regyn Hichs, Potter-Dix
2015-Brianna Wegner, Bancroft-Rosalie
2014-Natalie Tegtmeier, Bruning-Davenport
2013-Tara Pavelka, Bruning-Davenport
2012-Tara Pavelka, Bruning-Davenport
2011-Katelyn Watts, Ansley
2010-Ashley Meyer, Orchard
2009-Bethany Barelman, Coleridge
2008-Nicole Tegtmeier, Bruning-Davenport
2007-Jill Petersen, Loup County
2006-Blair Troester, Hampton
2005-Katie Lichti, Shickley
2004-Crystal Hurt, Ansley
2003-Kati Hilgenfeld, Dawson-Verdon
2002-Celeste Lempke, Wallace
2001-April Hardy, Wolbach
2000-Tonia Fuller, Wheatland
1999-Jessie Heim, Dawson-Verdon
1998-Kevin Heyen, Giltner
1997-Rashae' Sheets, Wallace
PROGRAM ORAL INTERPRETATION
2023-Claire Woeppel, Chambers
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CLASS C
SWEEPSTAKES
Champion, Runner-up
1996-Aquinas Catholic, Stanton
1995-Geneva, Stanton
1994-Hartington Cedar Catholic, Bishop Neumann
1993-Sandy Creek, Pawnee City
1992-Hartington Cedar Catholic, Tie: Pawnee City, Norfolk Catholic
1991-Hartington Cedar Catholic, Pawnee City
1990-Hartington Cedar Catholic, Grant
1989-Elkhorn Valley, Omaha Cathedral
1988-Norfolk Catholic, Elkhorn Valley
1987-Norfolk Catholic, Stanton
1986-Elkhorn Valley, Loup City
1985-Sutton, Humboldt
1984-Norfolk Catholic, North Loup-Scotia
1983-Norfolk Catholic, Rock County
1982-Norfolk Catholic, North Loup-Scotia
1981-Norfolk Catholic, North Loup-Scotia
DRAMA
1996-Geneva
1995-Hartington Cedar Catholic
1994-Stanton
1993-Bayard
1992-Pawnee City
1991-Stanton
1990-Norfolk Catholic
1989-Norfolk Catholic
1988-Norfolk Catholic
1987-Stanton
1986-Alma
1985-Stanton
1984-Norfolk Catholic
1983-Norfolk Catholic
1982-Norfolk Catholic
1981-Norfolk Catholic
PERSUASIVE SPEAKING
1996-Janel Hain, Aquinas Catholic
1995-Wendy Weinhold, Geneva
1994-Melissa Martinsen, Elkhorn Valley
1993-Christy Kennedy, Pawnee City
1992-Marna Schulte, Pawnee City
1991-Beth Hunzeker, Pawnee City
1990-Ravi Koshy, Brownell-Talbot
1989-Tracy Nichols, Geneva
1988-Tammy Emory, Creighton
1987-Lisa Lindquist, Wausa
1986-Colette Stallbaumer, Callaway
1985-Pam Tvidy, Wahoo Neumann
1984-Rozz Romans, Malcolm
1983-Lisa Schmer, Norfolk Catholic
1982-Mary VanAckeren, Howells
1981-Lynnette Van Dyke, Norfolk Catholic
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
1996-Shaun Custard, Elmwood-Murdock
1995-Paul Macklin, Archbishop Bergan
1994-Jill Meyer, Hartington Cedar Catholic
1993-Tim Fitzgibbons, Mt. Michael Benedictine
1992-Tim Fitzgibbons, Mt. Michael Benedictine
1991-Tim Fitzgibbons, Mt.
Michael Benedictine
1990-Sandy Wilson, Rushville
1989-Colene Lind, Elkhorn Valley
1988-Todd Heyne, Garden County
1987-Randal Horobik, Dundy County
1986-Mitch McCartney, Loup City
1985-Cam Jones, Rushville
1984-Cam Jones, Rushville
1983-Cam Jones, Rushville
1982-Lisa Harliss, Imperial
1981-Michelle Tyler, Humboldt
DUET ACTING
1996-Omaha Flanagan
1995-Stanton
1994-Hartington Cedar Catholic
1993-Norfolk Catholic
1992-Norfolk Catholic
1991-Ponca
1990-Hartington Cedar Catholic
1989-Elmwood-Murdock
1988-Norfolk Catholic
1987-Norfolk Catholic
1986-Wymore Southern
1985-Stanton
1984-Valley
1983-Norfolk Catholic
1982-Norfolk Catholic
1981-Leigh
ENTERTAINMENT
1996-Kirk Burtwistle, Stanton
1995-Tracy Platt, Elmwood-Murdock
1994-Shane Anthony, Nemaha Valley
1993-Brad Stewart, Arapahoe
1992-Mark Roschewski, Wymore Southern
1991-Tony Schmid, Albion
1990-Becky Raus, North Bend
1989-Tom Warrick, Elkhorn Valley
1988-Ryan Lewis, Morrill
1987-Chris Bendixen, Norfolk Catholic
1986-Tracy Ericksen, Emerson-Hubbard
1985-Bob Beeson, Stanton
1984-Deb Drahota, Norfolk Catholic
1983-Doug Pfeifer, Norfolk Catholic
1982-Brad Schluterbusch, Bridgeport
1981-John McMullen, SE Consolidated
POETRY
1996-Taylor Reach, Milford
1995-Charissa Nonhof, Sandy Creek
1994-Sara Alliason, Plainview
1993-Sharon Stalp, West Point CC
1992-Heather Stewart, Malcolm
1991-Jaci Shoemaker, No Loup-Scotia
1990-Teresa Harter, Elm Creek
1989-Trista Backus, Perkins County
1988-Corina Monarrez, Pawnee City
1987-Dawn Harter, Elm Creek
1986-Danyelle Quincy, Newman Grove
1985-Beckie Rathke, Wisner-Pilger
1984-Beckie Rathke, Wisner-Pilger
1983-Dawn Watkins, West Holt
1982-Diane Knapp, Madison
1981-Tom McLaughlin, Om Holy Name
INFORMATIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING
1996-Anne Vlach, Lyons-Decatur NE
1995-Angie Bixby, Geneva
1994-Sean Hecht, Pawnee City
1993-Christy Kennedy, Pawnee City
1992-Christy Kennedy, Pawnee City
1991-Jill Meyer, Hartington Cedar Catholic
1990-Chan Coshorn, Stanton
1989-Michelle Hefti, Wisner-Pilger
1988-Amy Adkins, Laurel
1987-Susie McQuistan, Wakefield
1986-R. Scheimer, Sutton
1985-Dawn Larson, Rock County
1984-Annice Malmstrum, NLoup-Scotia
1983-Michael Stec, Rock County
1982-Jill Fritz, Wilber-Clatonia
1981-Dick Dickson, Crawford
SERIOUS PROSE
1996-Tanesha Franklin, Omaha Flanagan
1995-James Hyde, Kearney Catholic
1994-James Hyde, Kearney Catholic
1993-Eric Harms, Bridgeport
1992-Linda Lammers, Cedar Catholic
1991-Jeff Doolittle, Norfolk Catholic
1990-Staci Kleinschmit, Hartington Cedar Catholic
1989-Celeste Ripp, Centura
1988-Mike Murphy, Norfolk Catholic
1987-Julie Adams, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
1986-Mike Murphy, Norfolk Catholic
1985-Angie Huebner, Alma
1984-Angie Huebner, Alma
1983-Susan Rider, Alma
1982-Joe Moser, Norfolk Catholic
1981-Rex Heineman, Pawnee City
HUMOROUS PROSE
1996-Bret Welstead, Battle Creek
1995-Doug Kucera, David City
1994-Terri Guenther, Crofton
1993-Terri Guenther, Crofton
1992-Michael Flood, Norfolk Catholic
1991-Eric Eichenberger, Pawnee City
1990-Ann Weeth, Alma
1989-Scott Beehner, Mt. Michael
1988-Teresa Cloet, Sutton
1987-Gerry Bohac, Stanton
1986-Troy Huffman, Humboldt
1985-Troy Hoffman, Humboldt
1984-Julie Liska, East Butler
1983-Chris Williams, Pawnee City
1982-Jean Bruckner, Norfolk Catholic
CLASS D
SWEEPSTAKES
Champion, Runner-up
1996-Potter-Dix, South Platte
1995-Beemer, Potter-Dix
1994-Beemer, Potter-Dix
1993-Potter-Dix, Hampton
1992-Wallace, Hampton
1991-Arnold, Humboldt
1990-Humboldt, Beemer
1989-North Loup-Scotia, Arnold
1988-Arnold, Humboldt
1987-North Loup-Scotia, Elgin
1986-North Loup-Scotia, Beemer
1985-Sidney St. Patrick, Arnold
1984-Hampton, Arnold
1983-Arnold, Eustis
1982-Arnold, Beemer
1981-Harrisburg, Davenport
DRAMA
1996-Potter-Dix
1995-Coleridge
1994-Coleridge
1993-Potter-Dix
1992-Callaway
1991-Potter-Dix
1990-Humboldt
1989-Humboldt
1988-Sidney St. Pat
1987-Beemer
1986-Beemer
1985-Hampton
1984-Beemer
1983-Humboldt
1982-Arnold
1981-Omaha Brownell-Talbot
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
1996-Scott Philippi, Bruning
1995-Phil O'Donnell, Trumbull
1994-Tony Koch, Eustis/Farnam
1993-Lisa Kothe, Giltner
1992-Dale Miller, Elwood
1991-Laura Koberle, Filley
1990-Sharon Burke, Elwood
1989-Christy Herman, Brady
1988-Ann Dovel, Humboldt
1987-Michael Mack, Holbrook
1986-Tim Mulligan, Murdock
1985-Kelly Wohl, Bradshaw
1984-Ann Bradley, Mullen
1983-Mike Turner, Rising City
1982-Tracy Tams, Nemaha Valley
1981-John Baruners, Clearwater
DUET ACTING
1996-Potter-Dix
1995-Beemer
1994-Beemer
1993-Potter-Dix
1992-Hayes Center
1991-Bruning
1990-Beemer
1989-Sidney St. Patrick
1988-Winside
1987-Elgin
1986-North Loup-Scotia
1985-Omaha Brownell-Talbot
1984-Omaha Brownell-Talbot
1983-Eustis
1982-Arnold
1981-Harrisburg
INFORMATIVE PUBLIC SPEAKING
1996-Kirk Schepmann, Beemer
1995-Lindsay Peterson, Pawnee City
1994-Lisa Kothe, Giltner
1993-Chad Tullis, Arnold
1992-Kim Fichtner, Hayes Center
1991-Kristi Ksiazek, Clarks
1990-Tina Hannappel, Clarks
1989-Sonya Peck, Coleridge
1988-Jodi Anderson, Coleridge
1987-Sheri Grahm, Coleridge
1986-Ed Ankron, SE Consolidated
1985-Chris Hannoppel, Clarks
1984-Barb Brannan, Hampton
1983-Sharlyn Snyder, Arnold
1982-Bev Paul, Davenport
1981-Treva Tegtmeier, Davenport
SERIOUS PROSE
1996-Tina Dewan, Omaha Brownell-Talbot
1995-Kristine Bradfield, Beemer
1994-Kris Bradfield, Beemer
1993-Marney Monson, Wallace
1992-Kathy Zimmer, Litchfield
1991-Kari Hunzeker, Humboldt
1990-Ted Peck, Beemer
1989-Shannan Jacobsen, North Loup-Scotia
1988-Holly Hornung, Arnold
1987-Teresa Unick, Litchfield
1986-Shannon Jacobsen, North Loup-Scotia
1985-Heather Delinger, Hay Springs
1984-Dawn Fleishman, Eustis
1983-Ann Carraher, Spalding Academy
1982-Mary Biere, Nemaha Valley
1981-Tracy Tams, Nemaha Valley
ENTERTAINMENT
1996-Daylen Grafe, Clarks
1995-Brandon Nielsen, Potter-Dix
1994-Kyle Neuhalten, Coleridge
1993-Mike Chelsey, Callaway
1992-Matt Sheffield, Wallace
1991-Dallas Beshalek, Arnold
1990-Shiloh Woolman, Hampton
1989-Bob Billingsley, Harrisburg
1988-Ray Koza, Silver Creek
1987-Debbie Gall, Leigh
1986-Toni Shoemaker, North Loup-Scotia
1985-Pohl Longsine, Johnson-Brock
1984-Chris Adams, Dawson-Verdon
1983-Scott Stramer, Potter
1982-Marshal Johnson, Arnold
1981-Gary Hartsock, Rising City
PERSUASIVE SPEAKING
1996-Shelly Johnson, North Loup-Scotia
1995-Adrian Delmont, Beemer
1994-Syliva Bruschi, Wallace
1993-Jody Gunn, Chester-Hubbel-Byron
1992-Shiloh Woolman, Hampton
1991-Jessica Bettger, Shickley
1990-Julie Schultz, Callaway
1989-Shelly Patton, Arnold
1988-Jon Vanderford, Murdock
1987-Elizabeth Doyle, Stapleton
1986-Carrie Evans, Litchfield
1985-Michelle McClatchey, Eustis
1984-Lisa Johnston, Thedford
1983-Kevin Scott, Harrisburg
1982-Lisa Edens, Harrisburg
1981-Mark Luetchens, Murdock
POETRY
1996-Tiffani Bemis, Rising City
1995-Allison Slama, Potter-Dix
1994-Scott Wiese, Axtell
1993-Angie Larson, Potter-Dix
1992-Marney Monson, Wallace
1991-Sara Beck, Litchfield
1990-Tinia Hartman, Winside
1989-Wendy Johnson, Eustis
1988-Tinia Hartmann, Winside
1987-Brad Keller, Taylor
1986-Heather Delinger, Hay Springs
1985-Mike Hrusha, Sidney St. Patrick
1984-Donna German, Arnold
1983-Kelly Daharsh, Murdock
1982-Loretta Young, Bruning
1981-Tammy Weatherly, Callaway
HUMOROUS PROSE
1996-Heidi Doane, Ansley
1995-Jonathan Martin, Beemer
1994-Scott Stehlik, Table Rock
1993-Mike Milbrath, Coleridge
1992-Jon Martin, Beemer
1991-Kelly Archuletta, Paxton
1990-Andrew Ehrisman, Beemer
1989-Tracy Burns, Dawson-Verdon
1988-Jennifer Holen, Loomis
1987-Brad Keller, Taylor
1986-Kristi Edens, Harrisburg
1985-Mike McDonald, Arnold
1984-Randy Oliver, Hay Springs
1983-Jane Gronstal, Eustis
1982-Doug Page, Adams