The Lynx Way

Trio of Speaking Lynx qualify for national speech tourney

Brandon Valley senior Ian Candy has qualified in Humorous Interp for the National Speech Tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, in June. In addition, sophomore Bella Reif and senior Kaylee Willard will compete in prose and poetry.

Reif wins district level of Optimists Oratorical Contest

Brandon Valley sophomore Bella Reif won top honors in the Optimist International’s District Oratorical Contest and the accompanying $2,500 scholarship. Reif now advances to the regional/national/world competition in St. Louis, Mo., in July.

Eberspacher is Minnesota State University-Mankato

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Ethan Eberspacher, of Brandon, graduated last week from Minnesota State University, Mankato. He was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in aviation, and graduated Summa Cume Laude (3.8 GPA or higher).