Joliet central speech team Finishes 7th in state

The Joliet Central High School Speech Team finished 7th in state at the IHSA State Finals in the short film category for their film titled, “Gone.” This is the third year in a row that Central’s short film has been named a State Finalist, placing in the top 8 each year. The IHSA Short Film competition is a newer event that requires schools to create a 5-minute short film that is written, produced, filmed, and performed by high school students. This year, 40 schools participated in the event this year from all over the state and the number of participants is expected to grow next year. If it does, it will be the most competitive spring drama event hosted by IHSA.

Joliet Central’s state-placing film was directed by Micah Gabriel, filmed by Jay Granados Flores, sound-teched by Arielle Parker, and starred in by seniors Alexandra Widlak and Zoey Denson. The Joliet Central Short Film Sponsor is Joe Hoyt.

The award-winning short film can be viewed on Central’s drama website, www.jolietcentraldrama.org, under the Short Film tab.