Burris Places 4th in Poetry
SPRINGFIELD, IL (November 9, 2020) – The UIS Speech and Debate Team competed in the Mustang Invitational, a virtual tournament hosted by San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton, CA. Senior Sarah Burris entered poetry interpretation at this competition, advanced to the final round, and placed fourth over students from across the nation. This tournament is the third competition for UIS this season.
| Place | Competitor(s) | Team |
| 1 | Bethany Saint-Smith | Modesto Junior College |
| 2 | Vivian Lee | University of Utah |
| 3 | Lauren Baker | GCU |
| 4 | Sarah Burris | University of Illinois at Springfield |
| 5 | David-Michael Stoner | San Joaquin Delta |
The University of Illinois Springfield Speech and Debate Team is committed to training the next generation of civic leaders, public speakers, and communicators who are passionate about effecting change in their communities. Students who are interested in joining the team should reach out to the coach Timothy Bill (tbill2@uis.edu) or check out the team website.