FMHS Speech and Debate

Turkey Bowl Speech Competition


Eighteen students competed recently at the Turkey Bowl Speech Competition at Eagle Valley High School in Gypsum. They had a strong first showing as one of 19 schools from the Eastern & Western Slope.


  • Libby Crabtree and Amber Lively took 1st place in Public Forum Debate
  • Michael Ash and Seth Brinton tied for 2nd place in Public Forum Debate
  • Michael Wilson & Trystan Carruth took 6th place in Public Forum Debate
  • Tiffany Crews took 2nd and Michael Wilson took 3rd in Original Oratory
  • Tiffany Crews took 1st place in Impromptu Speaking
  • Kenley Kohls took 3rd place in Humorous Interpretation
  • Moriah Ontiveros took 6th in Program Oral Interpretation
  • Tysen Spomer received an Excellent placing in Creative Storytelling
  • Gabe Gallagher took 2nd place and Izzy Brophy took 4th in Lincoln Douglas debate 

We are very proud of all the students. They represented Fruita well. Great work students and coaches!