Carrollton High School literary region champions are pictured. Fourth row, from left: Eli Jarrett, Luke Zimmer and Blythe Browning. Third row, from left: Nathan Corbett, Laney Quinn and Audrey Browning. Second row, from left: Malik Raphael, Joy Zimmer and Lia Sosa. First row, from left: CHS Principal Ian Lyle, CHS Chorus Teacher Julie Lowry, CHS Performing Arts Teacher Tommy Cox and CHS Speech and Debate Teacher Richard Bracknell. Not pictured: Morgan Lee, Meira Lee and Chyanne Cammon.
CARROLLTON, GA – Carrollton High School captured the region literary championship, accumulating points through top finishes in various performing, writing and speaking categories. The Trojans secured first-place titles in eight events.
In performing arts, Joy Zimmer won Literary Interpretation Dramatic Solo, and then teamed up with Morgan Lee to win Literary Interpretation Duo. Lee also placed second in Literary Interpretation Humorous Solo. Malik Raphael (Boys Solo), Chyanne Cammon (Girls Solo), and Laney Quinn, Meira Lee and Lia Sosa (Trio) also earned first-place honors.
The Trojans excelled in writing and speaking as well. Audrey Browning (Argumentative) and Blythe Browning (Literary Analysis) each won their respective Personal Essay categories. Nathan Corbett placed second in Personal Essay. In Extemporaneous Speaking, Luke Zimmer won Domestic, and Eli Jarrett placed second in International.
The CHS literary team will compete for the state championship Saturday, March 15, at Buford High School.
