MSHSAA MSHSAA Speech, Debate and Theatre Championships Awarded to Missouri State University

4/21/2014

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The Missouri State High School Activities Association Board of Directors reviewed proposals submitted from willing hosts of the annual Speech, Debate and Theatre Championships. The Board awarded the championships to Missouri State University campus in Springfield. MSU will serve as the host site beginning with the 2014-15 school year.

“We have been moved by the amount of effort the University and the Convention and Visitors Bureau put into their proposal,” said MSHSAA Executive Director Dr. Kerwin Urhahn. “The level of synergy between the University, the CVB and the community is flattering. With the amount of communication that has already taken place, we are looking forward to a very smooth transition.”

The Speech, Debate and Theatre championships have been located on the campus of The University of Missouri in Columbia for the past 63 years. The 2014 championships feature 905 participants from 123 schools from across the state.

Beginning with the District Tournament, MSHSAA offers championships in 15 events, including three debates categories, two theatrical events and 10 individual events.

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