Three students of Mars Area School District placed in the North Catholic Speech & Debate Invitational in December 2022.

Senior Cole Winstead earned second place and senior Avery Beller took third place in the chambers of congressional debate category. Freshmen Julian Coquelet, Samantha Knieriem and Isabel Radens also competed in congressional debate events.

Sophomore Kira Frederick received third place in the informative speech event.

Juniors Adam Julian and Miles Stoops also competed in impromptu speech.

The tournament drew 253 students from 27 schools.