SHS Resonance Speech Team . 2025-26

    Res • o • nance    - the ability to evoke or suggest images, memories, and emotions.

What is SHS Resonance Speech?       ...a very successful team.

The SHS speech team is an elite corps of students who have historically achieved at a very high level. The team competes in three circuits: University Interscholastic League(UIL), Texas Forensic Association(TFA), and National Speech and Debate Association(NSDA). The team has won 2nd place at state UIL - 1st place at Regional UIL (multiple) - and numerous UIL District Championships, 1st place Region 1 Sweepstakes at TFA state, and were double octofinalist at the NSDA National Championship in World Schools Debate. Twice reached the final in TFA State events. Additionally the team has won several state UIL individual Championships.
Over the years, team members have won tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships from the UIL TILF Scholarship Fund. For the last four years all of these scholarships have ranged from $4,000 to $8,000 per student; and, in 2023 an individual $16,000 scholarship with an Academic team total of $26.000.
In 2024-25 the team has set many new records:
1. For the fourth time won 4th place in State Congress.
2. Won the top three spots in Regional Congress.
3. Won 3rd place in POI at TFA State.
4. Qualified 4 students to NSDA Nationals all in main events.
5. Won 2nd and 3rd place in UIL State CX Debate.
6. Won the UIL District speech trophy again.
7. Won the Regional Speech trophy again.
8. Won 2nd place in UIL State Speech Sweepstakes.

It's all about the journey

Students that exit this program have been very successful in their college endeavors and occupations. Numerous students and parents claim that this program is the best thing to ensure college success. There are no punishments, members are self motivated. If you are self motivated, the program provides incredible opportunities to better your academic game and your occupational success.
In the words of JRob, "Now, ...get to work."

It's great to be a member of Speech!

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Organizations:

• Academics
• Bold Gold Band
• Cheerleaders
• FCCLA
• FFA
• Resonance Speech Team
• Student Council

Information:

• Speech Team News
• Mr. Robertson's page
• UIL Region 17 Congress page
• Sudan Speech Tournament



Contact:

• Sudan Independent School District
  P. O. Box 249
  Sudan, Tx. 79371
  - Superintendent: Scott Harrell
• Sudan High School
  P.O. Box 659
  Sudan, Tx. 79371
  - Principal: Gordon Martin
• Sudan High School
  P.O. Box 659
  Sudan, Tx. 79371
  (806) 227-2431 x125
  - Academic Coord: Jonathan Robertson
• Shipping Address:
  107 W. HWY 303
  Sudan, Tx. 79371         (806) 227-2431