The 2019 GHSA Literary State Championships were held March 16 at Buford, Houston County, Veterans and Georgia Military College. Thanks to the host sites, officials, GHSA staff, volunteers, supporters and participants, on successful events. Congratulations to: South Forsyth, Creekview, Buford, Columbus, Calhoun, Bremen, GMC and Lakeview Academy for winning state titles. View past champions.
State Literary Results 2019
A-Private
Extemporaneous Speaking, Domestic
1. Zachary Flynn, George Walton
2. Sean Malhotra, Stratford Academy
3. Stephanie Pearson, Mount de Sales
4. Connor Shannon, Trinity Christian
Extemporaneous Speaking, International
1. Nanditha Rajini, Lakeview Academy
2. Makenna Helms, George Walton
3. Rush Patel, Stratford Academy
3. Connor Church, Trinity Christian
Oral Interpretation, Humorous
1. Grant Miller, Hebron Christian
2. Joseph Bell, Lakeview Academy
3. McKenne Edenfield, King's Ridge
4. Molly Craig, Mount de Sales
Oral Interpretation, Dramatic
1. Ashley Dal sa Nia, Savannah Christian
2. Michael Lynden, Lakeview Academy
3. Constance Harris, Wesleyan
4. Ayomide Oloyede, Brookstone
Oral Interpretation, Duo
1. Hebron Christian: Luke Mayo, Brett Stephens
2. Fellowship Christian: Riley Davis, Meggie Aivalotis
3. Wesleyan: Tyler Strurtevant, Adams Rogers
4. Lakeview Academy: Grace Abee, Joe Ball
Essay, Argumentative
1. Rocco Russo, Lakeview Academy
2. BJ Tillman, Brookstone
3. Jason Nguyen, King's Ridge
4. Sai Pagadala, Stratford Academy
Essay, Personal
1. Owen Lange, Athens Academy
2. Autumn Young, North Cobb Christian
3. Abigail Smith, Mount de Sales Academy
3. Madison O'Delle, Hebron Christian
Essay, Rhetorical
1. Grace Ann Richardson, Trinity Christian
2. Maggie Espiritu, St. Anne-Pacelli
3. Ireland McKee, Fellowship Christian
4. Charlotte Luke, Athens Academy
Boys Solo
1. Jackson Pope, Savannah Christian
2. Adam Rogers, Wesleyan
2. Jack Johnston, Prince Avenue
4. Nate Ellis, North Cobb Christian
Girls Solo
1. Lainie Ewers, Lakeview Academy
2. Kara Jy Bragg, Trinity Christian
3. Reese Howell, Strong Rock
4. Bailey Connor, Savannah Christian
4. Ella Trotter, Mount de Sales
Trio
1. Lakeview Academy: Laineie Ewers, Abbe Piccolo, McKenna Mikels
2. North Cobb Christian: Annalisa Morning, Elizabeth Oller, Erika Johnson
3. Athens Christian: Tava King, Camilla Long, Molly Brown
4. King's Ridge: Anna Corinne Galbreath, Haidyn Bye, Anna Gunnigle
Quartet
1. Wesleyan: Gian Luca Di Lenardo, Adam Rogers, Tyler Sturtevant, Jared Wildermuth
2. North Cobb Christian: Eli Thomas, Parker Coleman, Alex Sharpe, Nate Ellis
3. Prince Avenue: Walker Johnson, Jack Johnson, Thommspon Sewell, Finn McGinnis
4. Brookstone: Micah Bush, Evan Smallwood, Harry Graham, Ben Dickens
Team Winners
1. Lakeview Academy - 39
2. Wesleyan - 17
3. North Cobb Christian - 16
3. Hebron Christian Academy - 16
A-Public
Extemporaneous Speaking, Domestic
1. Spirou Stelios, Georgia Military
2. Drew Harris, Marion County
3. Caleb Smith, Wheeler County
4. Brooke Applebaum, Trion
Extemporaneous Speaking, International
1. Taylor Sherwood, Georgia Military
2. Natalie Russell, Taylor County
3. Stu Baker, Lake Oconee Academy
4. Will Pace, Seminole County
Oral Interpretation, Humorous
1. Will Culberson, Georgia Military
2. Ethan Etheridge, Schley County
3. Jordan Wells, Telfair County
4. David Pollock, Seminole County
Oral Interpretation, Dramatic
1. Emma Rice, Georgia Military
2. Madeline Farnham, Commerce
3. Bryana Whitaker, Trion
4. Tomias Adams, Telfair County
Oral Interpretation, Duo
1. Schley County: Savannah Varnum, Madelyn Dunston
2. Georgia Military: Lindsey Knowles, Sarah Wilson
2. Lake Oconee Academy: Joseph Garcia-Carreras, Logan Fedelem
2. Seminole County: Dallan Heard, Will Cobb
Essay, Argumentative
1. Samantha McClendon, Seminole County
2. Ireland Hayes, Charlton County
3. Hannah Walker, Lake Oconee Academy
4. Taylor Sherwood, Georgia Military
Essay, Personal
1. Mattie Lane, Furlow Charter
2. Gracie Morris, Irwin County
3. Maggie Marlow, Trion
4. Johannah Smith, Treutlen
Essay, Rhetorical
1. Megan Manusuthakis, Charlton County
2. Kristin Smoyer, ECI
3. Morgan Dent, Furlow Charter
4. Matison Strom, Georgia Military
Boys Solo
1. Will Cobb, Seminole County
2. Stu Baker, Lake Oconee Academy
3. Shane Byous, Georgia Military
4. Nathan Holley-Johnson, Johnson Co.
Girls Solo
1. Abigail Grantham, Seminole County
2. Jamilah El Min, Drew Charter School
3. Madison Sloan, Georgia Military
4. Catherine Tilley, Irwin County
Trio
1. Charlton County: Jolie Pickren, Delany Rigdon, Caroline Lloyd
2. Lake Oconee Academy: Rylie McDonald, Helen Garcia-Carreras, Charlee Scheller
3. Seminole County: Victoria Lambert, Abigail Granthan, Autumn Sherrer
4. Georgia Military: Rylee Craft, Sydney Craft, Madison Sloan
Quartet
1. Georgia Military: Zach Williams, Bryce Raburn, Jason Schneck, Shane Byous
2. Charlton County: Jason King, Lucas Johnson, Brantley Sloan, Perry Bawkin
3. Seminole County: Will Cobb, Bailey Fields, Dallan Heard, Jordan Williams
4. Manchester: Benjamin Fleming, Jonathan Pierce, Kjiran Stevenson, A'zarius Walker
Team Winners
1. Georgia Military College - 47
2. Seminole County - 33
3. Charlton County - 24
4. Lake Oconee Academy - 18
2A
Extemporaneous Speaking, Domestic
1. Chris Thomas, Bremen
2. Hannah-Fay, Rabun County
3. Brandy Jacobs, Coosa
4. Ivan Chu, Jeff Davis
Extemporaneous Speaking, International
1. Annalese Starzec, Rabun County
2. Max White, Thomasville
3. Evie McGovern, Oglethorpe County
4. Michah Veillon, Model
Oral Interpretation, Humorous
1. Jariyah Williams, Vidalia
2. Josh Cooper, Bremen
3. Luke Vaughn, Monticello
4. Ketsia Alberto, Stilwell Arts
Oral Interpretation, Dramatic
1. Sophie Tisinger, Bremen
2. Sydney Williams, Stilwell Arts
3. Kenneth Butler, KIPP Atlanta Collegiate
4. Gabby Burton, Davidson Fine Arts
Oral Interpretation, Duo
1. Davidson Fine Arts: Alexis Martin, Malaika Ricks
2. Bremen: Josh Cooper, Abbie Sailors
3. Bleckley County: Carrie Gilbert, Noah Shedd
4. Gordon Central: April Price, Aubry Dorsey
Essay, Argumentative
1. Hugh Cairney, Bleckley County
2. Hannah Titman, Stilwell Arts
3. Avery Barnett, Berrien
4. Karen Zheng, Dade County
Essay, Personal
1. Juliet Cairney, Bleckley County
2. Amanda McCullough, Elbert County
3. Alexia Fowler, Model
4. Kate Butler, Bryan County
Essay, Rhetorical
1. Julia Aldridge, Monticello
2. Anna Fitzpatrick, Armuchee
3. Hanna Conner, Vidalia
4. McKinley Cranford, Bleckley County
Boys Solo
1. Cardell Smart, Stilwell Arts
2. Zac Mitchell, Coosa
3. Tripp Carter, Davidson Fine Arts
4. Noah Shedd, Bleckley County
Girls Solo
1. Katelyn Jones, Gordon Central
2. Gracie Brantley, Washington County
3. Julianna Watson, Thomasville
4. Madison Chambers, Social Circle
Trio
1. Bremen: Abbie Sailors, Katie King, Nicole Baltzegar
1. Gordon Central: Abbie Sailors, Katie King, Sierra Scott
3. Stilwell Arts: Kalissa Hernandez, Alicia Taylor, Nubia Causey
4. Washington County: Katelyn Jones, Kaige Hegarty, Sierra Scott
Quartet
1. Davidson Fine Arts: Harrison Vital, Hayden Sullivan, Clayton Brown, Jahdiel Maestre-Ruperto
2. Bleckley County: Demetrion Wells, Noah Shedd, Luke Wrye, Jashon Gardner
3. Gordon Central: Dee Hare, Brandon Bagley, Cooper Hunt, Luke Hare
4. Stilwell Arts: Caleb Middleton, Micah Courtland, Cardell Smart, Deon Griffin
Team Winners
1. Bremen - 30
2. Bleckley County - 24
3. Stilwell Arts - 22
4. Davidson Fine Arts - 18
3A
Extemporaneous Speaking, Domestic
1. Luke Bell, Jefferson
2. Nick Procter, Sonoraville
3. Jordan Wilkerson, Crisp County
4. Tristan Martin, Lumpkin County
Extemporaneous Speaking, International
1. Savannah Stanley, Sonoraville
2. Lily Varnes, Pierce County
3. Margo Schriver, Jefferson
4. Nevaeh James, Kendrick
Oral Interpretation, Humorous
1. Matthew McCanless, Calhoun
2. Jake Smith, Jefferson
3. Collin Hendley, Pierce County
4. Rebekah Bush, Pike County
Oral Interpretation, Dramatic
1. Jahlaynia Winters, Calhoun
2. Marius Palmour, Lumpkin County
3. Abigail McMillian, Southeast Bulloch
4. Riley Atha, Pike County
Oral Interpretation, Duo
1. Calhoun: Haylea Graham, Avery Lester
2. Pierce County: Claire Naylor, JoHannah James
3. Jefferson: Mary Morgan Collier, Tate Bennett
4. Pike County: Anna Rich, Chase Narron
Essay, Argumentative
1. Nick Proctor, Sonoraville
2. JoHannah James, Pierce County
3. Ben Klukaszewski, North Hall
4. Presley Rove, Monroe Area
Essay, Personal
1. Claudia Butler, Greater Atlanta Christian
2. Emma Kate Smith, Calhoun
3. Amanda Hickman, Rutland
4. Davis Mathis, Pace Academy
Essay, Rhetorical
1. Trinity Conant, Adairsville
2. Jolie Turner, Pike County
3. Marissa Wilins, Monroe Area
4. Arden Latham, Crisp County
Boys Solo
1. Nathan Wildes, Appling County
2. Riley Anderson, Calhoun
3. Jackson Mize, Lumpkin County
4. Gariel Futch, Southeast Bulloch
Girls Solo
1. Grace Pottorff, Pace Academy
2. Halli Rider, Lumpkin County
3. Zoe Potter, Sonoraville
4. Savannah Stanley, Sonoraville
Trio
1. Calhoun: Blair Hall, Kathryn Stockman, Megan Wright
2. Southeast Bulloch: Catherine Flott, Abigal McMillian, Emily Wiggins
3. Appling County: Adison Avera, Kylie Todd, Emma Westberry
4. Jackson County: Zoe Potter, Addison Zwemke, Cherish Kitchens
Quartet
1. Kendrick: Titus Cole, Desmond Hamm, Savion Thomas, Charles Gregory
2. Southeast Bulloch: Gariel Futch, Paul Nielsen, Theodore Smith, Lucas Thompson
3. Ringgold: Will Murdoch, Chayson Hatch, Joshua Rodroguez, Trevor Hyatt
4. Appling County: Ethan Haynes, Colman O'Quinn, Gabriel Spell, Kaleb Wilson
Team Winners
1. Calhoun - 38
2. Sonoraville - 20
3. Jefferson - 18
3. Pierce County - 18
4A
Extemporaneous Speaking, Domestic
1. Noor Abdallah, Columbus
2. Chaim Moore, Oconee County
3. Clya Turner, Northwest Whitfield
4. Brant Entrekin, Central, Carroll
Extemporaneous Speaking, International
1. Aidan Anderson, Columbus
2. Megan Erasmus, Denmark
3. Coledryn Pearson, Perry
4. Jacob Zipperer, Oconee County
Oral Interpretation, Humorous
1. Maddie Compton, Flowery Branch
2. Mitch Perry, North Oconee
3. Abby Hodges, Mary Persons
4. Anish Upadhayay, Columbus
Oral Interpretation, Dramatic
1. Katherine Ivey, White County
2. Chase Hester, Mary Persons
3. Ana Celaya, Southeast Whitfield
4. Emma Powers, Oconee County
Oral Interpretation, Duo
1. Flowery Branch: Maddie Compton, Bryson Ross
2. Perry: Jackson Riddle, Trajan Clayton
3. North Oconee: Caleb McArthur, Holley Mixon
4. Northside-Columbus: Tamira Moore, Natanni Flake
Essay, Argumentative
1. Ryan Hernan, Blessed Trinity
2. Rebekah Smith, Burke County
3. Kennon Conner, North Oconee
4. Courtney Fortunato, Columbus
Essay, Personal
1. Lauren Jennings, Marist
2. Hannah Roberts, Heritage-Catoosa
3. Andrea Almada, Perry
4. Morgan Burgamy, Baldwin
Essay, Rhetorical
1. Catherine Mullis, Baldwin
2. Gabe Jones, Columbus
3. Jenna Monnin, Marist
4. Aiden Russell-McCorkle, Madison County
Boys Solo
1. Nicholas Rhett Lever, Burke County
2. Trent Rayburn, Chestatee
3. Elisa Gentry, Heritage-Catoosa
3. Trenton Tolbert, Columbus
Girls Solo
1. Leah Duval, Howard
1. Kendall Dunford, Oconee County
3. Sierra Reis, Columbus
4. Libby Criswell, LaGrange
Trio
1. Columbus: Sierra Reis, LiliWest, Isabel Packard
2. Mary Persons: Abby Hodges, Emily Joseph, Stephanie Nix
3. Flowery Branch: Shayla Mathis, Skylar Kitchen, Riley Smith
4. Central-Carroll: MaryAnna Taylor, Alli Walls, Bles Denney
Quartet
1. Oconee County: Seoho Kim, Connor Byers, Caleb Moore, Patrick Gattiker
2. Columbus: Trenton Tolbert, Brody Snipes, Ethan Wells, Brandon Ingram
3. Denmark: Charlie Webb, Sam Yousuf, Ritesh Maugula, Hollis Armstrong
3. Heritage, Catoosa: Jacob Trotter, Zane Griffith, Owen Petterson, Elias Gentry
Team Winners
1. Columbus - 38
2. Oconee County - 20
3. Flowery Branch - 17
4. Burke County - 12
5A
Extemporaneous Speaking, Domestic
1. Anastacia Del Rio, Warner Robins
2. Libbie Larson, McIntosh
3. Sarah Gupta, Rome
4. Abby Cornell, Union Grove
Extemporaneous Speaking, International
1. Archie Chaudhury, McIntosh
2. Alec Siek, Carrollton
3. Lydia Ebbs, Johnson-Gainesville
4. Daksh Sharma, Union Grove
Oral Interpretation, Humorous
1. Quinn Conrath, Buford
2. Gracie Stinnette, Harris County
3. David Bigger, Woodland-Bartow
4. Sarah Hatcher, Jones County
Oral Interpretation, Dramatic
1. Chloe Bonds, Buford
2. Sarah Harvey, Statesboro
3. LeCurtis Richardson, Carrollton
4. Lonattan Savala, Warner Robins
Oral Interpretation, Duo
1. Buford: Carrianne Crawford, Trevor Dodge
2. Cass: Anna Boughton, Andrew Pitts
3. McIntosh: Lydia Campbell, Jack Choat
4. Statesboro: Andrew Pittman, Cristian Rivera-Jimenez
Essay, Argumentative
1. Brianna Cadle, Rome
2. Andrew Humble, Buford
3. Malcolm Montgomery, Fayette County
4. Amber Youngblood, Jones County
Essay, Personal
1. Max Whalen, Buford
2. Morgan Sykes, Bainbridge
3. Shelby McGarva, Villa Rica
4. Tianci Guan, Wayne County
4. Bella Alonzo, Fayette County
Essay, Rhetorical
1. Morgan Thoem, Rome
2. Mitchell Whalen, Buford
3. Hannah Eaton, Whitewater
4. Luke Walker, Ola
Boys Solo
1. James Scott, Warner Robins
2. Jesse Hanks, Buford
3. Clay Lawhead, McIntosh
4. Ryan Ward, Rome
Girls Solo
1. Hope Fowler, Buford
2. Anna Lowry, Carrollton
3. Abby Dugger, Jones County
4. Makayla Styles, Harris County
Trio
1. Carrollton: Emily Patterson, Mattie Sneed, Rachel Skinner
2. Buford: Karrie Bryson, Hope Fowler, Hanna Hopper
3. Rome: Elizabeth Boyd, Emma Warren, Elanor Bailey
4. McIntosh: Abby McMichen, Anna Seville, Tiffany Smith
Quartet
1. Buford: Quinn Conrath, Jesse Hanks, Jonathan Ingram, Kris Meier
2. Woodland-Bartow: Drake Giles, Philip Howington, Nash HIckam, Mark Cabrera
3. Rome: Christopher Nguyen, Austin Garrett, Carson Garrett, Daniel Davis
4. Jones County: Malik Hunt, Jared McAfee, Jehain McDowell, Michael Ford
Team Winners
1. Buford - 62
2. Rome - 24
3. Carrollton - 20
4. McIntosh - 19
6A
Extemporaneous Speaking, Domestic
1. Jeremiah Desesto, Houston County
1. James Ian Carpenter, Brunswick
3. Jack Forbes, Sequoyah
4. Kelly Eick, Apalachee
Extemporaneous Speaking, International
1. Max Frye, Sequoyah
2. Will Talley, Allatoona
3. Ella Tucker, Gainesville
4. Austin Casey, Lee County
Oral Interpretation, Humorous
1. Sophie Morrison, Creekview
2. Galen Graff, Lee County
3. Keena Pasqua, Dalton
4. John Bush, Gainesville
Oral Interpretation, Dramatic
1. Adam Morrison, Creekview
2. Adonis Gibson, Houston County
3. Bella Mineri, Sprayberry
4. Joi Nobles, Heritage-Conyers
Oral Interpretation, Duo
1. Houston County: Trevor Miller, Bethany Brewton
2. Harrison: Olivia Brown, Bella Patton
3. Gainesville: John Bush, Kylee Peacock
4. Lakeside-Evans: Ayana Sleben Murrah, Avery Magill
Essay, Argumentative
1. Matthew Shipman, Greenbrier
2. Emily McGhee, Creekview
3. Hillary Dong, Dalton
4. Ayeesha Saeed, Douglas County
Essay, Personal
1. Taylor Triplett, Dalton
2. Darian Bingaman, Harrison
3. Ansley Scott, Douglas County
4. Matt Wilson, Greenbrier
Essay, Rhetorical
1. Ali Suhr, Richmond Hill
2. Caroline Colman, Dalton
3. Caroline Taylor, Lee County
4. Marissa Woo, Gainesville
Boys Solo
1. Savion Gates, Northside-Warner Robins
2. Alex Thomas, Lakeside-Evans
3. Patrick Fagan, Sequoyah
4. Wyatt Brooks, Creekview
Girls Solo
1. Riley Ortega, Creekview
2. Annabelle McCannon, Brunswick
3. Amelia Lathem, Habersham Central
4. Samantha Archer, Heritage-Conyers
Trio
1. Lakeside-Evans: Lily Brannigan, Kaitlyn Guzman, Bella Eclavea
2. Habersham Central: Amelia Lathem, Kyleigh Hammonds, Anyssa Lee
3. Creekview: Anna Grace Sutherland, Riley Ortega, Mackensie Hogan
4. Coffee: Zaria Moore, Cailey Martinez, Gracee Myers
Quartet
1. Sequoyah: Patrick Fagan, Jace Nichols, Zane Durham, Aaron Whittle
2. Creekview: Wyatt Brooks, Max Evangelista, Nate Seman, Cameron Holbrook
3. Heritage-Conyers: Jonathan Neal, Amaan Atkins, Chandler Bowen, Jamarous Ross
4. Glynn Academy: David Wheeler, Kobe Mukes, Blake Lewis, Collis Rock
Team Winners
1. Creekview - 28
2. Sequoyah - 20
3. Houston County - 19
4. Dalton - 16
7A
Extemporaneous Speaking, Domestic
1. Rylee Holland, Cherokee
2. Adam Shi, Lambert
3. Abubakarr King, Mill Creek
4. Matthew Lulay, Kennesaw Mountain
Extemporaneous Speaking, International
1. Calvin Rausch, Marietta
2. Trey Walker, South Forsyth
3. John Peterson, Cherokee
4. Ore Pratt, Archer
Oral Interpretation, Humorous
1. Carson Shearer, Marietta
2. Northie Jackson, South Forsyth
3. Henry Boston, Mill Creek
4. Oluwalola Oresegun, Rockdale County
Oral Interpretation, Dramatic
1. Tony Kesserwani, South Forsyth
2. Jessica Tabickman, Cherokee
2. Jeremy Gilstrap- Mill Creek
4. Amaia Henry, Kennesaw Mountain
Oral Interpretation, Duo
1. South Forsyth: Tony Kesserwani, Northie Jackson
2. Mill Creek: Sydney Argento, Elaine Whitbeck
3. Kennesaw Mountain: Asheton Arnold, Townsend Amick
4. Lowndes: Melba Miller, Kaylee Huff
Essay, Argumentative
1. Alyssa Perry, Parkview
2. Lauren Davis, Mill Creek
3. Riley Roberts, Tift County
4. Asheebo Rojas, Archer
Essay, Personal
1. Sophie Abbot, Woodstock
2. Isabella Still, West Forsyth
3. Rebekah Geil, North Cobb
4. Grace Nebel, Mill Creek
Essay, Rhetorical
1. Julia Vallier, Forsyth Central
2. Nick Kundin, Archer
3. Zakwan Khan, Woodstock
3. Marie Stanford, Parkview
Boys Solo
1. John Drake, North Forsyth
2. Spencer Kenyon, Grayson
3. Colton Sims, Parkview
4. Harrison Eason, Mill Creek
Girls Solo
1. Claudia Brown, Tift County
2. Suen Ayeni, Grayson
3. Lila Finke, Roswell
4. Erin Graham, Parkview
Trio
1. Roswell: Jessi Kirtley, Lila Finke, Riana Naipaul
2. South Forsyth: Ally Murai, Sammy Fodroczi, Delaney Steiger
3. Newton: Jessica Hilliard, Reyanna Edwards, Treasure Jones
4. Mill Creek: Alexandria Burkingstock, Elizabeth Dillard, Kaliah Shaw
Quartet
1. Grayson: Jehiel Baez-Soto, Braydon Horn, Carter Phillips, Spencer Kenyon
2. Mill Creek: John Brannigan, Elijah Shaw, Foster Curtis, Terrance Calder
3. South Forsyth: Jacob Frias, Riley Durbin, Tyler Peppenhorst, Chris Efobi
4. Kennesaw Mountain: Dylan Burton, Justin Clutier, James Cyganek, Andrew Onwuzulike
Team Winners
1. South Forsyth - 32
2. Mill Creek - 28
3. Grayson - 17
4. Cherokee - 14
