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Headin' to Dallas!

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 7:13 pm
by wx247
Hey everyone! It has been a busy week for me as I have been preparing to take my students to Nationals in Dallas. We leave tomorrow morning at 9 and I will be taking my laptop along to fill you in on our progress! We are taking 8 this year, a school record. We originally only qualified five, but three of our alternates made it in at-large, which never happens so we are excited!!! :multi:

More as I have information for you!

Oh, and if you are from that area and you know of must-see things, especially if they are inexpensive... please respond and let me know. I will likely check this thread before I leave.

Off to pack,
Garrett :multi:

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 7:21 pm
by Jack8631
Good luck Gdawg! Have a safe trip. :)

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 9:21 pm
by CajunMama
Best of luck to you and your students.

Posted: Fri Jun 16, 2006 10:10 pm
by TexasStooge
Good luck to you and the students. I'll probably see ya in the DFW area.

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:43 am
by wx247
Out the door soon! See ya'll later!

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:11 am
by Skywatch_NC
Have a great time, Garrett and Team! :D

Garrett, if you get some spare time there you could meet TexasStooge and have lunch together! :D


Eric 8-)

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 10:34 am
by Stephanie
Have a great time and good luck!

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:44 pm
by WindRunner
Wait a second . . . nationals, and in Dallas? Would this be for TSA? Because that's what I'll be heading down to Dallas next Tuesday for.

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:02 pm
by TexasStooge
WOW! Maybe I'll see ya around the DFW area as well.

Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 11:45 pm
by wx247
NFL Speech and Debate... we are here in Las Colinas this evening. We got in around 9:30. We started late due to a mixup at the rental car counter back at home. It is a beautiful area we are in. :) Time for bed! G'night!

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 7:02 am
by wx247
Good morning everyone!!! Great things are happening in Dallas. :)

I have a student who made top 30 of international speaking, but did not make it to semifinals... sooooo close!

I have a student who is still in Informative (Expository) in the top 80.

But, we have a Public Forum debate team still in and they are down to the top 19 teams in the nation!!!!!! I can't believe it. This has been an unbelievable week! All the events started with well over 400 students. I am beside myself for joy. I hopefully will fill you in and bring you more good news later today!!! :multi:

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 3:21 pm
by CajunMama
Garrett, sounds like your kids are doing great. Can't wait to hear todays results.

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 3:22 pm
by TexasStooge
Brilliant!

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:08 pm
by wx247
Well everyone is now out. My public forum debate team had a valiant effort and made it to the top 13 in the country before falling out. They will be receiving their trophy tomorrow morning. The top 14 teams are recognized. This is the best ever in the history of Monett debate!!! :multi:

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:11 pm
by Skywatch_NC
CONGRATULATIONS GARRETT & TEAM!! :D

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:24 pm
by vbhoutex
AWESOME!!!! Garrett, you are da man!!!!! You have done wonders with those students!!!!

Posted: Thu Jun 22, 2006 9:48 pm
by CajunMama
Garrett you must be very proud of all your students. Congrats.

Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 3:35 pm
by isobar
Congratulations Garrett!!!!!! That is so awesome! :woo:

Posted: Fri Jun 23, 2006 10:41 pm
by wx247
Thanks everyone for your well wishes. We are going to see Les Miserables in Dallas tomorrow and then we will start for home. I can't wait to get back to Missouri. As much as I love these kids, I would rather sleep in my own bed.