Literary Team wins title No. 13

The Buford High School

Literary Team brought home a state championship in the 2022 State Literary competition held Saturday, March 19.

Buford scored 36 points in the competition for Class AAAAAA, followed by Lee County and Sequoyah, both with 23 points, and Richmond Hill with 17.

The championship is Buford’s 13th consecutive state win and 19th in school history.

Literary Team members competed in several areas to secure points toward the overall team placement.

First place, state champions

Jenna Gubran — Humorous Interpretation

Mara Eva Cline — Girls Solo

Mara Eva Cline, Alyssa Lovern and Rachael Bryson — Girls Trio

Second place, state runners-up

Dylan Appling — Boys Solo

Sophia Lee — International Extemporaneous Speaking

Third place

Sydney Holton — Dramatic Interpretation

Fourth place

Karyme Santibanez — Personal Essay

Jenna Gubran and Grace Johnson — Duo Interpretation

Performance Evaluation, and many other accolades speak to your dedication and perseverance. Thank you for pushing past the obstacles to attain mastery of your art form.

It is my hope that you will take your love for the Arts with you throughout life. Your knowledge of the Arts can serve as a great encouragement to you throughout the coming years. I hope that you will find an outlet for your particular artistic pursuit in your adult life. Please show support for the Arts in your community by attending performances and patronizing local artistic endeavors. You have been blessed by a community that supports the Arts. Now it is your turn to bless others!

Wherever life may take you in the future, please know that we all will be cheering you on! Best wishes to each of you as you enter college, the military, or the work force. We are all very proud of you!

Congratulations!

Dr. Chris Fowler

Fine Arts Coordinator Buford City Schools