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			 Each of the eight ZLS entries received the highest, #1, rating at 
			the IESA state contest. 
 The eight ZLS entries included: Abbi Montgomery, Olivia Thompson, 
			Caroline Ahrends, and J. R. Lynn in Group Acting; Grace Montgomery, 
			Katie Lynn, and Madeline Steiner in Group Acting; Grace and Natalie 
			Miller in Duet Acting; and Katie and Madeline in Duet Acting. Improv 
			Duet participants were: Abbi and Caroline; J. R. and Olivia; Natalie 
			and Carter Robison; and Katie and Madeline. Grace and Noah Butler 
			were unable to compete due to illness.
 
 Several team members received special awards at the Speech Team 
			Recognition Night. Award winners were: Katie – Script Master; Abbi – 
			Most Improved Script Actor; Carter – Improv Master; Natalie – Most 
			Improved Improv Actor; and Olivia – Rookie of the Year.
 
 The team was coached by Sarah Puls, Lisa Merreighn, Josh Merreighn, 
			and Georgie Borchardt.
 
			
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