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Carroll and Kuemper Catholic Schools Advance 15 Teams to State Speech Competition
More than three dozen students from the two schools earned top marks at the district contest.
Jan. 27, 2026 at 8:31pm
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A combined 15 teams from the Carroll and Kuemper Catholic large-group speech programs are advancing to the state contest after earning top marks at districts this past weekend. Carroll sent 10 teams, nine of which earned 'I' or 'excellent' ratings, while Kuemper Catholic sent eight teams, with six teams advancing. The state competition will be held on February 7th at Washington High School in Cherokee, with the top-performing acts then invited to the Large Group All-State Festival at Iowa State University in Ames on February 21st.
Why it matters
The strong performance by the Carroll and Kuemper Catholic speech teams highlights the continued excellence and dedication of the schools' speech programs, which have a long history of success at the state level. The advancement of 15 teams to the state contest demonstrates the depth of talent and hard work of the students involved.
The details
The Carroll teams advancing to state include ensemble acting, reader's theater, musical theater, short film, group improvisation, and television news. The Kuemper Catholic teams advancing include ensemble acting, group improvisation, musical theater, and short film. The competing entries from both schools, along with their rosters, are available on the 1380kcim.com website.
- The district competition was held this past weekend.
- The state competition will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 at Washington High School in Cherokee.
- The Large Group All-State Festival at Iowa State University in Ames will take place on February 21, 2026.
The players
Carroll High School
A high school in Carroll, Iowa that has a strong large-group speech program, with 10 teams advancing to the state competition this year.
Kuemper Catholic High School
A Catholic high school in Carroll, Iowa that also has a successful large-group speech program, with 8 teams advancing to the state competition this year.
What’s next
The top-performing acts from the state competition on February 7th will be invited to the Large Group All-State Festival at Iowa State University in Ames on February 21st.
The takeaway
The strong performance by the Carroll and Kuemper Catholic speech teams demonstrates the continued excellence and dedication of the schools' speech programs, which have a long history of success at the state level. The advancement of 15 teams to the state contest is a testament to the hard work and talent of the students involved.
