Last December, OCC's squad captured the Fall Champs Tournament title. That tournament was staged at California State University, Long Beach. OCC's Pirates have turned in a number of strong performances during the 1999-2000 season. Orange Coast grabbed the overall sweepstakes championship of the Spring Champs Tournament last weekend, and also took the novice crown. We'll be announcing our state and national rosters during the next several weeks.
Orange Coast is the defending state champion.
The Pirates finished fourth last year in the national tournament. Much hard work last week, along with good focus and concentration by all of our competitors, clearly contributed to our Spring Champs win. Amber Row of Cypress earned a gold medal for the Pirates in parliamentary speaking, and received bronze medals in persuasion and extemporaneous speaking. She was a finalist in impromptu and parliamentary debate. Annette Marengo of Long Beach grabbed a gold medal in informative speaking, and a bronze in poetry.