Speech and debate kids offer hope for the future

I just wanted to tip my hat (which I always wear) to the students, teachers, coaches, fellow judges, and parents that participated in the Speech and Debate Invitational at the high school this past Saturday. My neighbor asked me to volunteer as a judge and I really did not know what to expect. I found all the speakers to be excellent and it was very difficult for me to have to rank them from one to eight in each group.

These kids were so impressive. My pessimism about the future of our community, state, country, world and environment was overwhelmed and I am hopeful with the future in these kids' hands, it could just work out alright. Now, how do we get them in power? They are our future! Congratulations and keep up the good work.

Ken Beiser

Whitefish