Sophomore speakers pass Kingswood Oxford tradition

West Hartford – The Speakers' Forum has been a tradition at Kingswood oxford for more than a deacde. Each spring, sophomores practice interpretive reading for the public speaking contest.
The students choose a short piece of poetry or literature that is read aloud in class and scored by other students. Two highest scoring students from each class advance in the competition.
This year, Lydia Bailey, of Simsbury, was named the forum winner. Other finalists include: Joanie Grano Burzymoska; Matt Guerrera; Casey Barter; Becca Goldman; and Shreya Karak.
Semifinalists include: Aly Brown; Reilly Callahan; Grace Gentile; Sophia Harrison; Marisa Johnson; Jessica Joyce; Sydney Legagneur; and Talia Zimmerman.
The Speakers' Forum was founded by retired KO English teacher and Forensic Union advisor Robert Googins, a KO teacher for more than 40 years.