The Keota Large Group Speech Team competed at the state competition in Cedar Rapids on Saturday. Sending 6 groups and 35 total students, Keota received one all-state nomination for Reader’s Theatre.

Freshmen Jake Morris, Chase Haifley, Jackson Vittetoe, Luke Moeller, and Gavin Sieren earned their nomination for the 2023 IHSSA Large Group All-State Festival with their performance of “How Angel Peterson Got His Name.” The Gary Paulsen memoir tells the story of the author and the adventures shared with his friends.

The Reader’s Theatre event focuses on the use of interpretive skills to present prose, poetry, and/or drama. The scripted ensemble performance encourages students to showcase these skills without the aid of costumes, make-up, or props.

The 2023 IHSSA Large Group All-State Festival will be held on Saturday, February 18 at Iowa State University.