This weekend, the York Speech Team headed over to Reavis High School to compete at the famous “Ram Yam” tournament.

This tournament holds a special place in the team’s heart; not only is it a very fun and happy tournament, but York has a winning reputation to uphold.

The team entered the school on a snowy Saturday morning with the desire for a “three-peat,” and left with just that. This year marks the third consecutive year that the team has placed first overall as a team.

There were many competitors that placed this weekend — those were:

Alexis Olson: 1st in Humorous Interpretation

Sheila Evans: 1st in Original Oratory

Sam Rafac: 1st in Radio Speaking

Tom Ducey: 2nd in Extemporaneous Speaking

Jack Wiesenmayer: 2nd in Impromptu Speaking

Kelley Fowler: 2nd in Prose

Camille Butler: 2nd in Special Occasion Speaking

David Hansen: 3rd in Original Comedy

Ellie Ryan: 3rd in Dramatic Interpretation

Dominic Gatti: 3rd in Impromptu Speaking

Molly Mayfield: 3rd in Special Occasion Speaking

Wilke Macariola and Erin Stone: 4th in Humorous Duet Acting

Max Craig: 4th in Radio Speaking

Abbie Lockie: 5th in Oratorical Declamation

John Eboli: 5th in Dramatic Interpretation

Collin Czech: 5th in Extemporaneous Speaking

Leena Lukose: 6th in Informative Speaking

Kasey Gelosimo: 6th in Original Oratory

John Eboli and Ellie Ryan: Top novice in Dramatic Duet Acting

Senior Jack Wiesenmayer, who placed second in Impromptu Speaking, was thrilled with his placing.

“I felt a sense of fulfillment that my hard work finally paid off,” said Wiesenmayer.

“When you break you feel so many emotions, you can’t help but smile,” said Leena Lukose, freshman, who placed 6th in Informative Speaking.

Even the competitors that didn’t place played a role in securing the third consecutive win at the Ram Yam, earning points that were added to the team’s overall score.

The team has been doing consistently well thus far, and the future is looking bright for them. Many competitors are placing, and the team seems to be only moving forward.

“The Ram Yam was a testament to the kind of team we have built. We have improved so much since even the first tournament, and so this season is shaping up to be a success in many ways,” said senior team captain, Sheila Evans.

While the team will be on break for Thanksgiving, they are hoping to continue their successful season at the tournament at Metea Valley High School on Dec. 5.

Keep a look out for York’s speech team this winter as they continue to do great things!