Ten Washington High School students are advancing to the state speech contest after performing well Saturday at the district individual speech contest. The 10 students moving on include: Michael Dillon, Radio News Broadcasting; Andrea Pingol, original oratory; Logan Hanson, musical theater; Addison McGuire, musical theater; Grace Miller, storytelling; Baylee Stalder, after dinner speaking; Reid Basten, acting; Kyle Schindler, poetry interpretation; Casey Peiffer, poetry interpretation; and Lindsay Hippen, spontaneous speaking. Washington Speech Coach Nick Kleese tells KCII News they’ll next compete at Vinton-Shellsburg on March 11th. If any student is nominated as an outstanding performer then, they’ll advance to All-State at the University of Northern Iowa on March 27th.