Seven groups from Washington High School will be competing at the state speech contest this weekend.

The Demons are sending three improv groups, two ensembles, short film, and Avenue Q musical theater. Coach Robin Flattery says the students have been hard at work to prepare for contests with rehearsal twice each week and multiple coaches assisting. The Washington students will compete at the large-group state speech contest at Linn-Mar High School on Saturday.

Ensemble Acting: Ketchup Bottle
Meredith Raber
Hannah Rees

Ensemble Acting: Oreos and Nose Rings
Kaitlyn Mitchell
Alexa Mitchell
Lupita de la Rosa
Brayton Anderson

Musical Theater: Avenue Q
Rio Lujano
Logan Hanson
John Flannery

Short Film: High School: a Mockumentary
John Flannery
Erika Hernandez

Group Improv: Twill Ongenbone
Madison Purvis
Abby Schnicker

Group Improv: Raphael Penguin
Casey Pieffer
Desiree Pingol
Chris Messerole
Erika Hernandez

Group Improv: Max Jets
Rio Lujano
Jose Reyes
Karmen Knipfer
Rose Towner
Grace Miller