Xu continues to perform her poetry piece entitled “Unveiled Voices: A Program.” The piece is a mix of several poems.
Xu continues to perform her poetry piece entitled “Unveiled Voices: A Program.” The piece is a mix of several poems.
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State Speech Showcase Photo Album

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Leanna Kewarkis, Executive Features Editor
February 25, 2025

On Thursday Feb. 20 the six state speech qualifiers performed their pieces for their respective events in the Kulieke Theater before leaving for the state competition that afternoon. The state competition was held in Peoria, Ill. at the Peoria Civic Center from Feb 21 to 22.

 

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Senior Amy Xu reaches out as she performs her poetry piece for her event Poetry Reading (POE).
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Leanna Kewarkis
Leanna Kewarkis, Executive Features Editor
Hi! My name is Leanna Kewarkis and I am a Senior! This is my first year on Knight Media staff and I am the Executive Features Editor! At Prospect I am involved in ASB, theater, Knights Way, and the Knights for Christ club. I love movies! Especially anything Marvel or Star Wars!