Speech: Individual Events
One Henning HS lad carried the school to great heights, putting Henning on the map in the world of speech competition
in the mid 1940s. The efforts of thespian Merle McConnell earned the Henning High School kids
a 4th Place finish in the state competition in 1946. His efforts are listed below.
1945-46 Henning High School Finished
FOURTH in State Competition!!
Individual Medalist
Merle McConnell Oratory Declamation STATE CHAMPION!!
Merle McConnell Comedy
4TH PLACE
1945-46 Final
Team Standings
1.)
Tremont HS
- 10
2.) Freeport HS
- 9
3.) Elgin HS
- 8
4.) HENNING
HIGH SCHOOL - 8
5.)
DuQuoin HS -
6
6.) Charleston
Eastern HS - 5
6.) Granite City
HS - 5
6.) Rockford HS
- 5
6.) Rock Island
HS - 5
10.) Rock Falls HS
- 4
10.) Paris HS
- 4
10.) Metropolis
HS -
4
Speech Sweepstakes
Merle McConnell's efforts also led the Henning High School speech team to a tenth place finish
in Speech Sweepstakes!! The final team standings are listed below.
1945-46 Team Finished TENTH in State Competition!!
1945-46 Final Team
Standings
1.) Elgin HS
2.) Champaign HS
2.) DuQuoin HS
2.) Tremont HS
2.) New Trier HS
6.) Freeport HS
6.) Granite City HS
8.) Downers Grove
HS
8.) Roodhouse HS
10.) HENNING HIGH SCHOOL
10.) Aurora West HS
10.) East Moline United Township HS
10.) Paris HS
