Spud Speech & Debate

National Tournament History: Speech

Below is a list of speakers in speech who advanced beyond preliminary rounds at the NSDA National Tournament. Information is taken from online records kept by the National Forensics League and the National Speech and Debate Association.

Top row (L to R): Nina Grollman ('12), Devon Manney ('12), Ariana Grollman ('18), Ingrid Rygg ('22), Grace Halvorson ('20), Hugh Kennedy ('04), Karena Christenson ('24), Sarah Schulz ('16), Trevor Larson ('11).

Middle row (L to R): CeCe Bedore & Jack Nichol ('23), Karena Christenson ('23), Matt Wisenden & Jordan Hartjen ('14), Greta Homuth & Olivia Dahlberg ('23), Nina Grollman ('13), Eleanor Culloton ('24).

Bottom row (L to R): Anna Larson ('18), Nina Grollman & Sam Wisenden ('11), Leif Carlson ('24), Eleanor Culloton ('23), CeCe Bedore & Jack Nichol ('21), Finn Larson & Charlie Maki ('22), Lance Morlock ('18), Greta Homuth & Olivia Dahlberg ('22).

Olivia Dahlberg & Greta Homuth, 2023

(L to R): Eleanor Culloton, Leif Carlson, Karena Christenson, 2024

Lance Morlock and Anna Larson, 2018

Finn Larson and Charlie Maki, 2022

NSDA National Finalists

1st: Olivia Dahlberg & Greta Homuth - Duo, 2023
1st: Matt Wisenden & Jordan Hartjen - Duo, 2014
2nd: Eleanor Culloton - Informative, 2024
2nd: Karena Christenson - Informative, 2023
2nd: Sarah Schulz - Informative, 2016
2nd: Nina Grollman - Humor, 2013
2nd: Hugh Kennedy - Drama, 2004
3rd: Ariana Grollman - Humor, 2018
3rd: Lance Morlock - Informative, 2018
3rd: Nina Grollman - Humor, 2012
3rd: Trevor Larson - Humor, 2011
4th: Karena Christenson - Informative, 2024
4th: Eleanor Culloton - Informative, 2023
4th: Greta Homuth & Olivia Dahlberg - Duo, 2022
4th: Anna Larson - Informative, 2018
4th: Nina Grollman & Sam Wisenden - Duo, 2011
5th: Leif Carlson - POI, 2024
5th: CeCe Bedore & Jack Nichol - Duo, 2023
5th: Charlie Maki & Finn Larson - Duo, 2022
5th: Ingrid Rygg - Informative, 2022
5th: CeCe Bedore & Jack Nichol - Duo, 2021
6th: Grace Halvorson - Oratory, 2020
6th: Devon Manney - Drama, 2012

Final Round Bowl Winners

Nina Grollman - Humor, 2013

NSDA Semifinalists

7th: Peyton Mestery - Informative, 2024
7th: Chase Schmidt - Storytelling, 2023
7th: Grace Halvorson - Oratory, 2021
7th: Anna Larson - Informative, 2019
7th: Devon Solwold & Izzy Larson - Duo, 2017
7th: Carl Hulden - Humor, 2005
8th: Finn Larson & Leif Carlson - Duo, 2023
8th: Maret Holm - Humor, 2021
8th: Drew Swenson & Karina Twedt - Duo, 2014
8th: Preston Boyd - Humor, 2004
9th: Martan Gregoire - POI, 2022
9th: Jessica Anderson - Oratory, 2015
9th: Alison Thompson - Humor, 2008
9th: Matt Fitzgerald - Oratory, 2007
9th: Andrea Lichtsinn - Humor, 2006
10th: Hameedah Oladele - Oratory, 2022
10th: Anne Totten - Humor, 2013
10th: Carl Hulden - Humor, 2004
11th: Lucie Swanson & Evan Froslie - Duo, 2024
11th: Alyssa Haagenson - Storytelling, 2019
11th: Sophia Klindt - Humor, 2019
11th: Jessica Anderson - Oratory, 2017
11th: Quinn Kupec - US Extemp. Speaking, 2016
11th: Peter Gulsvig - Humor, 2002
12th: CeCe Bedore - POI, 2024
13th: CeCe Bedore & Jack Nichol - Duo, 2022
13th: Anika Drees - POI, 2021
13th: Martan Gregoire - Prose (Supplemental), 2021
13th: Greta Homuth & Olivia Dalhberg - Duo, 2021
13th: McKensie Bedore - Informative, 2017
13th: Ariana Grollman - Humor, 2016
13th: Rebecca Gulsvig - Humor, 1999

NSDA Quarterfinalists

Emma Andersen - Oratory, 2024
Tate Horan - Prose, 2023
Ashlyn Kanuch - Humor, 2023
Karena Christenson - Informative, 2022
Anika Drees - POI, 2022
Tate Horan - Humor, 2022
Harrison Timm - Drama, 2022
Martan Gregoire - POI, 2021
Stella Mehlhoff - Drama, 2021
Ingrid Rygg - Informative, 2021
Harrison Timm - Drama, 2021
Maret Holm - Humor, 2020
Katherine Leiseth & Jack Entzion - Duo, 2019
Margaret Dickey - Oratory, 2019
Margaret Dickey - Drama, 2018
Jessica Anderson - Oratory, 2016
Delana Haglund - Drama, 2016
Katie Beedy - Oratory, 2014
Noah Johnson & Karina Twedt - Duo, 2013
Annie Cameron - Humor, 2013
Maija Lindaas - Oratory, 2012
Drew Lausch - Drama, 2011
Chino Farok - Drama, 2011
Rachel Clausen - Humor, 2008
Kelsey Langness - Oratory, 2008
Sean Benedict - Humor, 2006
Rae Smith - Drama, 2005
Allyson Carey - Oratory, 2005
Thomas Reed - Humor, 2000

NSDA Octafinalists

2024-2016

Ubin Kim & Sienna Lee - Duo, 2024
Ashlyn Kanuch - Humor, 2024
Macy Larson - Impromptu, 2024
Sam Schaefer - Oratory, 2024
Allie Skauge - Humor, 2024
Allie Skauge - Storytelling, 2024
India Carlson - POI, 2023
Luc duCharme - Drama, 2023
Tate Horan - Humor, 2023
Hameedah Oladele - Oratory, 2023
Sam Schaefer - Oratory, 2023
Lily Kjos - Drama, 2021
Anni Yoney - Informative, 2020
Thalia Christenson - Informative, 2020
Stella Mehlhoff - Drama, 2020
Jonah Hanson - Drama, 2020
Ethan Crompton - Drama, 2020
Emma Pranger - International Extemp. Speaking, 2020
Greta Almlie - POI, 2020
Anni Yoney - Informative, 2019
Maret Holm - Humor, 2019
Alyssa Haagenson - POI, 2018
Bridget McManamon - US Extemp. Speaking, 2018
Claire Stoltenow - International Extemp. Speaking - 2018
Izzy Larson - POI, 2018
Luke Seidel - Drama, 2018
Abby Dahlberg & Skyler Klostriech - Duo, 2017
Anna Larson - Informative, 2017
Ariana Grollman - Humor, 2017
Bridget McManamon - US Extemp. Speaking, 2017
Kenan Stoltenow & Sophia Klindt - Duo, 2017
Devon Solwold & Izzy Larson - Duo, 2016
Levi Seidel & Luke Seidel - Duo, 2016

2015-1989

Laurel Mikkelson - Drama, 2015
Maddy Timm & Adam Bakken - Duo, 2015
Rachel Rossen - Humor, 2015
Abby Dahlberg & Skyler Klostriech - Duo, 2015
Auna Lee - Humor, 2014
Devon Manney - Drama, 2013
Matt Wisenden - Drama, 2013
Kathryn Eggert - Oratory, 2012
Seiko Shastri - US Extemp. Speaking, 2011
Mark Hanna - Drama, 2010
Nick Wheeler - Drama, 2010
Danny Redding - Oratory, 2009
Malcom Suits-Baer - Humor, 2009
Jordan Krsnak & Anna Rice - Duo, 2008
Adam Christiansen & Jorie Kosel - Duo, 2007
Alison Thompson - Humor, 2007
Matthew Cerar & Tausha Taylor - Duo, 2007
Sadie Lynn Martine Langemo - Oratory, 2007
Tom Berglund - Humor, 2007
Sadie Lynn Langemo & Matthew Cerar - Duo, 2006
Andrea Lichtsinn - Humor, 2005
Andrea Lichtsinn- Humor, 2004
Chelsea Brink - Oratory, 2004
Chelsea Brink & Carl Hulden - Duo, 2003
Hugh Kennedy - Humor, 2003
John Langdahl - Drama, 2003
Peter Gulsvig - Humor, 2003
Samuel Boggs - Oratory, 2001
Jesse Matson - International Extemp. Speaking, 2000
Rebecca Gulsvig - Drama, 2000
Andrew Pezalla - Humor, 1997
Andrew Knighton - US Extemp. Speaking, 1989

NSDA Double-Octafinalists

Macy Larson - Expository, 2024
Thalia Christenson - Informative, 2021
Colin Welna - Drama, 2021

NSDA National Team Awards

Bruno E. Jacob Team Sweepstakes Award: 2018

School of Outstanding Distinction: 2020, 2023

Speech School of Excellence: 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024

National Tournament History

NSDA National Tournament Hosts

2026 - Richmond, VA
2025 - Des Moines, IA
2024 - Des Moines, IA
2023 - Phoenix/Mesa, AZ
2022 - Louisville, KY
2021 - Online (Formerly Des Moines, IA)
2020 - Online (Formerly Albuquerque, NM)
2019 - Dallas, TX
2018 - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
2017 - Birmingham, AL
2016 - Salt Lake City, UT
2015 - Dallas, TX
2014 - Overland Park, KS
2013 - Birmingham, AL
2012 - Indianapolis, IN
2011 - Dallas, TX
2010 - Kansas City, MO
2009 - Birmingham, AL
2008 - Las Vegas, NV
2007 - Derby/Wichita, KS
2006 - Grapevine-Colleyville, TX
2005 - Philadelphia, PA
2004 - Salt Lake City, UT
2003 - Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA
2002 - Charlotte, NC
2001 - University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
2000 - Portland State University, Portland, OR
1999 - Phoenix, AZ
1997 - Bloomington, MN
1989 - Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO

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