The GHSA Literary State Championships were held March 12 at three event sites. Congratulations to: Mill Creek, Columbus, Buford, Gordon Central, Bremen, Georgia Military and Lakeview. View past champions.
Buford
Mill Creek
2016 State Literary Results
A-Private
Extemporaneous Speaking - Domestic
1. Cody Carrell, George Walton Academy
2. Nick Lewis, Mount de Sales
3. Rashabh Patel, Stratford Academy
4. Matthew Butt, Prince Avenue Christian
Extemporaneous Speaking - International
1. Jonathan Arrue, George Walton Academy
2. Dhruv Gaur, Lakeview Academy
3. JT Bloodworth, First Presbyterian
4. Isaac Ortiz, Savannah Christian
Oral Interpretation - Humorous
1. Jackson Pratt, Lakeview Academy
2. Bryant Bolds, George Walton Academy
3. Richon Watson, First Presbyterian
4. Merdith Fuchs, Stratford Academy
Oral Interpretation - Dramatic
1. Asa Marshall, Stratford Academy
2. Jerrod Abee, Lakeview Academy
3. Wallis Lucas, George Walton Academy
4. Dustin Dawson, St. Anne-Pacelli
Oral Interpretation - Duo
1. Sam Dublin & Stephanie Eubanks, Lakeview Academy
2. Bryant Bolds & Thomas Murphy, George Walton Academy
3. Cole Williamson & Savina Carter, Calvary Day School
4. Grace Deedrick & Katie King, Stratford Academy
Essay - Argumentative
1. Emma Reinhardt, Lakeview Academy
2. Caroline Dunn, Tattnall Square Academy
3. Adam Doughty, North Cobb Christian
4. Ben West, Mount de Sales
Essay - Personal
1. Anna Lee Skinner, Lakeview Academy
2. Lydia Good, Mount de Sales
3. Amy Rees, George Walton Academy
4. Zainab Siddqui, Stratford Academy
Essay - Rhetorical
1. Mary Kaitlin Hocker Lakeview Academy
2. Catherine Cole Brookstone
3. Mary Martin Harper Prince Avenue Christian
4. Kaitlyn Smaha First Presbyterian
Boys Solo
1. Trent Partin Lakeview Academy
1. Ethan Thomas North Cobb Christian
3. Champ Easter Savannah Christian
4. Billy Chung Mount de Sales Academy
Girls Solo
1. Ella Welch King's Ridge
2. Savannah Alday Stratford Academy
3. Haley Moyer Lakeview Academy
4. Katie Eckman Savannah Christian
Trio
1. Mount de Sales Academy: Katherine Daniel, Jessay Tallant, Jazmin Hunt
2. King's Ridge: Anna Newton, Ella Welch, Bailee Mullen
3. Savannah Christian: Carlie Moore, Katie Eckman, Jessica Nivens
4. Hebron Christian Academy: Abby Brown, Emma Dykes, Allison Chiacchira
Quartet
1. North Cobb Christian: Graham Richmond, Will Coleman, Austin Geter, Ethan Thomas
2. George Walton Academy: Jason Dokes, Joseph Johnson, Chad Richards, Eric Downing
3. First Presbyterian: Richon Watson, Robert Johnson, Caleb Kelly, Paul Jerles
4. Savannah Christian: Champ Easter, Tanner Stevens, Daniel Vos, Marc Biemiller
Team Winners
1. Lakeview Academy - 52
2. George Walton Academy - 36
3. Mount de Sales Academy - 19
4. Stratford Academy - 18
A-Public
Extemporaneous Speaking - Domestic
1. Michael Wise Schley County
2. Brooke Applebaum Trion
3. Alex Blevins Baconton
4. Austin Redding Claxton
Extemporaneous Speaking - International
1. Cristobal Delgado Echols County
2. Brant Cox, Pataula Charter
3. Ashley Harold, Commerce
3. Justin Dykes, Hawkinsville
Oral Interpretation - Humorous
1. Laken Waters, Schley County
2. J.J. Camarillo, Charlton County
2. Zay Banks, Lincoln County
4. Talvin Daniels, Miller County
Oral Interpretation - Dramatic
1. Doug Goodin, Schley County
2. Amberly Harris, Charlton County
3. Nick Weldon, Georgia Military College
4. Jamie Worsley, Pataula Charter
Oral Interpretation - Duo
1. Doug Goodin & Michael Wise, Schley County
2. Dean Kelleher & Sarai Mapp, Georgia Military College
3. Myra Contreras & Nyshanti Ross, Atkinson County
4. Ramone Smith & Letravious Walton, Randolph-Clay
Essay - Argumentative
1. Alec Ashmore, Mt. Zion-Carroll
2. Jarriquez Underwood, Marion County
3. Jacob Jackson, Pataula Charter
Essay - Personal
1. Christopher Small, Dooly County
2. Trevor Young, Commerce
3. Kayla Davis, Randolph-Clay
Essay - Rhetorical
1. Audrey Harris, Georgia Military College
2. Calynn Rutledge, Wilcox County
3. Casey Bullington, Baconton
4. Jared Windsor, Claxton
Boys Solo
1. Jordan Moses, Marion County
2. Wyatt Spivey, Georgia Military College
3. Isaac Dismukes, Pataula Charter
4. Matthew Christie, Echols County
Girls Solo
1. Rebecca Brannen, Hawkinsville
2. Reagan Thornton, Georgia Military College
3. Mallory Lairsey, Charlton County
4. Sydney Thomas, Miller County
Trio
1. Charlton County: Mallory Lairsey, Amie Neumann, Josey Nazworth
2. Irwin County: Hannah Clayton, Amanda McMillan, Amber Paulk
3. Georgia Military College: Lyssa Blair, Annaleah Phillips, Hannah Rice
4. Miller County: Reagan Bellflower, BethAnne Hall, Sydney Thomas
Quartet
1. Georgia Military College: Wyatt Spivey, Nick Weldon, Max Hopkins, Jim Rowell
2. Irwin County: Josh Wells, Dylan Hulsey, Patrick Tucker, Shane Bracewell
3. Charlton County: Zeb Ponsell, Israel Gilyard, Brantley Sloan, Bryant Sloan
4. Pataula Charter: Brant Cox, Isaac Dismukes, Ajaline Martin, Jackson Stapleton
Team Winners
1. Georgia Military College - 35
2. Schley County - 28
3. Charlton County - 23
4. Pataula Charter - 13
AA
Extemporaneous Speaking - Domestic
1. Kristen Woodall, Rabun County
2. Kaylon Marion, East Laurens
3. Victoria McDaniel, Bremen
4. Daniel Baisier, Wesleyan
Extemporaneous Speaking - International
1. Olivia McDaniel, Bremen
2. Stephen Arena, Monticello
3. Hunter Berry, Harlem
4. Grayson Ragsdale, Wesleyan
Oral Interpretation - Humorous
1. Luke Otwell, Bremen
2. Riley Forrest, Seminole County
3. Asa Murray, Putnam County
4. Chandler Adam,s Model
Oral Interpretation - Dramatic
1. Madi Yun-McWhorter, Bremen
2. Elisabeth Drake, Harlem
3. Edward Freeman, Thomasville
4. Christian Dasher, Long County
Oral Interpretation - Duo
1. Jarrett Ledger & Whitney Salter, Jefferson County
2. Briana Moore & Ashleigh Higgs, Putnam County
3. Jack Blackstock & Cassidy Starzec, Rabun County
4. Jonathan Atkinson & Dustin Reynolds, Seminole County
Essay - Argumentative
1. Noah Syverson, Metter
2. Luke Otwell, Bremen
3. Kelsey Rappe, Wesleyan
4. Jacob Cone, Thomasville
Essay - Personal
1. Leigh Pirch, Bremen
2. Suzanne Godard, Wesleyan
3. Daniell Lindmier, Oglethorpe County
4. Caroline Gregor, Dade County
Essay - Rhetorical
1. Lexi Covalsen, Bremen
2. Alexia Roberson, Long County
3. Dylan Kinard, Dade County
4. Abbie Caoutte, Lamar County
Boys Solo
1. Michael May, Harlem
2. Bryce Greene, Wesleyan
3. Will Cobb, Seminole County
4. Jonah Thomas, Bremen
Girls Solo
1. Lexi Rubin, Pace Academy
2. Elizabeth Drake, Harlem
3. Mary Lee Turner, Bremen
4. Hannah Haousworth, Putnam County
Trio
1. Pace Academy: Lexi Rubin, Willie Liebman, Elle Duncan
2. Bremen: Casey Carroll, Alice Liscomb, Mary Lee Turner
3. Putnam County: Hannah Housworth, Camaree Bates, Sha'Kecia Mitchell
4. Seminole County: Michaela Hornsby, Emmalee Bell, Hannah Buczek
Quartet
1. Wesleyan: Leandro Huddad, Andrew Pridgen, Bryce Greene, Jared Wildermuth
2. Bremen: John Derek Stroud, Reed Turner, Jonah Thomas, Luke Otwell
3. Putnam County: Marquez Mathis, D'Marcus Crawford, Seth Wicker, Jeremiah Skinner
4. Riverside Military: Watson Thomas, Bangyi Li, Ethan Cobb, Mark Jones
Team Winners
1. Bremen - 57
2. Wesleyan - 22
3. Harlem - 20
4. Putnam County - 15
AAA
Extemporaneous Speaking - Domestic
1. Macy Wilbanks, Gordon Central
1. Rahul Das, Oconee County
3. Alaina Dawson, Washington County
4. Evy Ulery, Dawson County
Extemporaneous Speaking - International
1. Lauryn Falkenstein, Calhoun
2. Jacob Bell, Appling County
3. Tucker Turner, Dawson County
4. Elizabeth Arencibia, Cedartown
Oral Interpretation - Humorous
1. Carson Bennett, Pierce County
1. Baylee Balliew, Gordon Central
1. Jake Thompson, West Hall
4. Masion Bealor, East Jackson
Oral Interpretation - Dramatic
1. Daniel Moye, Central-Carroll
2. Noah Hunt, Gordon Central
3. Quin Thomas, Washington County
4. Adrian Huff, Jefferson
Oral Interpretation - Duo
1. Musumaulai Galoia & Kiara Heffner, Davidson Fine Arts
2. Nathan Rodriguez & Ariel Brown, Gordon Central
3. Carson Bennett & Allie Smith, Pierce County
4. Marion Mealer & Isabella Cleghorn, East Jackson
Essay - Argumentative
1. Macy Wilbanks, Gordon Central
2. Anya Dunn, Central-Carroll
3. Willie Baldwin, Fannin County
4. CJ Guzman, Jefferson
Essay - Personal
1. Rebecca Britt, Oconee County
2. Carolina Butler, Central-Carroll
3. Katrina Schlecte, Davidson Fine Arts
4. Regan Roffield, Calhoun
Essay - Rhetorical
1. Angel O'Berry, Washington County
2. Amelia Farmer, Central-Carroll
3. Kelsey Reschly, Jefferson
4. Elaina Landrum, Lumpkin County
Boys Solo
1. Fredrick Thompson, Davidson Fine Arts
2. Blake McNeal, Oconee County
3. Colton Lewis, Lumpkin County
4. Chandler Padgett, Calhoun
Girls Solo
1. Alexandria Thompson, Davidson Fine Arts
2. Chole Turner, Jackson County
3. Caitlyn Carroll, Calhoun
4. Kathryn O'Quinn, Rutland
Trio
1. Gordon Central: Katelyn Jones, Katie Nemechek, Elizabeth Dutch
2. Appling County: Carrie Morris, Shelbi Weaver, Aless Poblete
3. Lumpkin County: Chloe Clark, Jade Kelough, Michelle Nestler
4. Jefferson: Kristen Trafren, Daisey Myers, Ariana Long
Quartet
1. East Jackson: Matthew Cheatham, Brian Presley, Colin Chandler, Jeffrey Shesman
2. Gordon Central: Matthew Sloan, Javan Winston, Sammy Tomasello, Mason Dockrey
3. Washington County: Anderious Robinson, Caleb Flanders, DaShawn Johnson, Marquez Smith
4. East Jackson: Matthew Cheatham, Brian Presley, Colin Chandler, Jeffrey Shesman
Team Winners
1. Gordon Central - 40
2. Davidson Fine Arts - 24
3. Central, Carroll - 22
4. Oconee County - 18
AAAA
Extemporaneous Speaking - Domestic
1. Thomas Vance, Marist
2. Steven Brentlinger, Pike County
3. Max Wallace, West Laurens
4. Zoe'swanna McGee, Burke County
Extemporaneous Speaking - International
1. Jubin Thomas, Fayette County
2. Cooper Simpson, Buford
3. Paul Plaia, Marist
4. Avery Lunsford, Spalding
Oral Interpretation - Humorous
1. Adrian Thompson, Southeast Whitfield
2. Liam Kirchner, Marist
3. Lindsey Kinsella, Mary Persons
4. Brett Alewine, Chestatee
Oral Interpretation - Dramatic
1. Katie Ivey, Chestatee
2. Cassie Martinez, Wayne County
3. Evan Mallory, Pike County
4. Kinsee DeGroat, Mary Persons
Oral Interpretation - Duo
1. Emily Huckaby & Isaac Garland, Spalding
2. Brett Alewine & Sofia Savas, Chestatee
3. Tanner Dean & Hannah Carroll, Heritage-Catoosa
4. David Forsee & Amy Barker, Perry
Essay - Argumentative
1. Megan Freeman, Chestatee
2. Brandon James, Fayette County
3. Riley Jones, Thomas Co. Central
4. Annabella Farabaugh, Marist
Essay - Personal
1. Maggie Higginbothm, Veterans
2. Savannah Pear, Wayne County
3. Stephanie Zhang, North Oconee
4. Will Crafton, Carrollton
Essay - Rhetorical
1. Scotty Hall, West Laurens
2. Luke Riddle, North Oconee
3. Sarah Michael Farrington, Bainbridge
4. Daley Ferguson, Ridgeland
Boys Solo
1. Hugh Entrekin, Buford
2. Byron Flores Ortega, Carrollton
2. Jacob Barnes, Thomson
4. Parker Powers, Pike County
Girls Solo
1. Eunice Lazau, Buford
2. Sylivia Ware, Pike County
3. Blair Lipham, Carrollton
4. Katherine Buchanan, Veterans
Trio
1. Buford: Eunice Lazau, Keighly Brown, Michele Mathews
2. Pike County: Sylivia Ware, Olivia White, Taylor Cooper
3. Carrollton: Ally Murrah, Katie Mancil, Susanna Seeman
4. Mary Persons: Katie Gorman, Lindsey Kinsella, Sharon Kinsella
Quartet
1. Heritage-Catoosa: Alex Smith, Shane Selby, Logan Bennett, Aaron Tayor
2. Mary Persons: Josh Swiney, Beau Watson, Jackson Harvey, Jeffery Dunbar
3. Buford: Justin Matthews, Will Davis, Aubrey Daniels, Hugh Entrekin
4. Thomas Co. Central: Marc Roundtree, Zion Jackson, Matthew Edmond, Logan Lelk
Team Winners
1. Buford - 29
2. Chestatee - 20
3. Pike County - 19
4. Marist - 16
AAAAA
Extemporaneous Speaking - Domestic
1. Sidhastha Wakade, Lakeside-Evans
2. Kinsley Kirkland, Columbus
3. Andre Blair, Union Grove
4. Jahbril Everett, Chapel Hill
Extemporaneous Speaking - International
1. Drew Young, Columbus
2. Caitlin Pintavorn, Lakeside-Evans
3. Samuel Ellis, McIntosh
4. Tyler Gallagher, Rome
Oral Interpretation - Humorous
1. Jared Watson, Northside-Warner Robins
2. Bennet Walker, Columbus
3. Connor Holtz, Forsyth Central
4. Samuel Terray, Gainesville
Oral Interpretation - Dramatic
1. Stephanie Pimiento, Chapel Hill
2. Ian Turner, LaGrange
3. Matthew Antoci, Flowery Branch
4. Ryan Mazur, Rome
Oral Interpretation - Duo
1. Matthew Antoci & Lauren Hill, Flowery Branch
2. Bea Tucker & Carter Etheridge, Columbus
3. Meagan Cox & Ian Chartier, East Paulding
4. Christina Cortes & Xander Wilson, McIntosh
Essay - Argumentative
1. Sharvil Patel, Columbus
2. Raven Hudson, Lakeside-Evans
3. Madison Hill, Apalachee
4. Rachel Mohr, Woodland-Stockbridge
Essay - Personal
1. Kyle Renner, Sequoyah
2. Lindsay Smallwood, Ware County
3. Cora Throckminter, Hardaway
4. Lauren Mauney, Gainesville
Essay - Rhetorical
1. Kianna Greene, Shaw
2. Pramoda Karnati, Gainesville
3. McPherson Newell, Lakeside-Evans
4. Kayla Tatum, Coffee
Boys Solo
1. John Haas, Sequoyah
2. Trey Wright, LaGrange
3. Christian Flanery, Bradwell Institute
4. Logan Harr, Gainesville
Girls Solo
1. Milan Riddick, East Paulding
2. Jenna Conrad, LaGrange
2. Amanda Lee, Heritage-Conyers
4. Scarlett Reece, Woodland-Stockbridge
Trio
1. LaGrange: Jenna Conrad, Stevie Hardigree, Shelby Warren
2. Loganville: Allie Hill, Taylor Gouge, Sydney Snyder
3. Woodland-Cartersville: Sidney Mulkey, Laura Beth Garrett, Gracie Jordan
4. Lakeside, Evans: Kathryn Folger, Elina Mai, Isabel Flanagan
4. East Paulding: Rachel Lockhorst, Milan Riddick, Regan Shadrix
Quartet
1. Sequoyah: Levi Miller, John Haas, Slade Searcy, Andy Whittle
2. Heritage, Conyers: Ramone Nelson, Mekhi Hamm, Lathan Roberts, Jordan Jenkins
3. LaGrange: Trey Wright, Marshall Todd, Bailey Deavers, Dane Bateman
4. Bradwell Institute: DeVaury Beverly, Jordyn James, Jared Martin, Travon Walker
Team Winners
1. Columbus - 29
2. LaGrange - 24
3. Sequoyah - 21
4. Lakeside-Evans - 20.5
AAAAAA
Extemporaneous Speaking - Domestic
1. Jack Jehle, Grayson
2. Katie Yang, Northview
3. Jeremy Patterson, Kennesaw Mountain
4. Chandler Bowman, Lee County
Extemporaneous Speaking - International
1. Yugansh Malik, Lee County
2. Meredith Johns, Kennesaw Mountain
3. Samuel Sharman, Grayson
4. Malcolm Green, Woodstock
Oral Interpretation - Humorous
1. Cole Ferguson, South Forsyth
2. Julie Wang, Parkview
3. Kristen Broyles, Lowndes
4. Taji Steele, Newton
Oral Interpretation - Dramatic
1. Jonte John, Newton
2. Elle Porter, South Forsyth
3. Brie Wolfe, Kennesaw Mountain
4. Brittney Hill, Woodstock
Oral Interpretation - Duo
1. Taji Steele & Jonte John, Newton
2. Sam Augustine & Allison Gibson, Mill Creek
3. Elle Porter & Cole Ferguson, South Forsyth
4. Jacob Bush & Emma King, Kennesaw Mountain
Essay - Argumentative
1. Madeleine Arend, Mill Creek
2. Rebecca Fallon, Chattahoochee
3. Nehya Edjah, Grayson
4. Chihye Kim, Lee County
Essay - Personal
1. Bailey Davidson, Grayson
2. Roda Kesete, Douglas County
3. Jessie Fonzie, Mill Creek
4. Noah Britten, Habersham Central
Essay - Rhetorical
1. Akhil Vaidya, Johns Creek
2. Genessa Bagain, Lee County
2. Erica Bressner, Douglas County
4. Aria Amthor, Mill Creek
Boys Solo
1. Brody Grant, North Forsyth
2. Bryce Mixon, Lowndes
3. Ethan Pound, Hillgrove
4. Jake Eastridge, Woodstock
Girls Solo
1. Lina Chung, Mill Creek
2. Alexandra Spivey, Grayson
3. Savanna Hagerty, Habersham Central
4. Madison Hablas, Milton
Trio
1. Valdosta: Ah'Leesa Phillips, Kenyatta Williams, Mia Edgerton
2. Kennesaw Mountain: Nicole Axelrod, Cosi Lewis, Josie Krogh
3. Habersham Central: Maggie Smagur, Savanna Hagerty, Brianna Bakoldis
4. Archer: Anneliese Miller, Bianca Toffey, Gabrielle Marijanich
Quartet
1. Mill Creek: Adam Breazeale, Graydon Hidalgo, Shanden Vance, Jimmy Casey
2. Kennesaw Mountain: Aaron Sainville, Shawndy Francois, Nathaniel Atkins, Alex Galloway
3. North Forsyth: Dellan Short, Jason Gardner, Tate Rogers, Brody Grant
4. Grayson: Isaiah Bouyer, Braxton Horn, Jack Jehle, Ethan York
Team Winners
1. Mill Creek - 30
2. Grayson - 26
3. Kennesaw Mountain - 22
4. Newton - 15
