Holliday ISD

Alli Lee is a two time State Champion in Informative Speaking (2001 and 2002). B.S., Bradley University (2006). J.D., Washington University of Law (2009). Shareholder, Mullican & Hart, PC.

Zachary Calhoun was the Informative Speaking State Champion in 2003. University of Oklahoma (2008) Masters in Speech Communication from the University of Kentucky (2010). Currently coaching the speech team at Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart.

Kirk Scarbrough was the Prose Interpretation State Champion in 2004 and the Poetry Interpretation State Champion in 2005. He graduated from West Texas A&M University in 2010. He is currently the Director of Marketing at the Holdsworth Center.

Joseph Dowd was a three time State Champion in Persuasive Speaking and a State Champion in Lincoln-Douglas Debate. He graduated from Texas A&M University and attended the University of Alabama School of Law. He is currently the managing partner of the Dowd Law Firm PLLC.

Wesley Alexander was the State Champion in Prose Interpretation in 2013. He graduated from West Texas A&M University and is currently a prolific Content Creator.

Mackenzie Yandell was the State Champion in Informative Speaking in 2016. She received the McKnight Scholarship and graduated from Oklahoma State University. She is currently an Associate Director of Sales and Events for Hyatt Hotels.

Nolan R. Richardson is a litigation associate at Brown & Fortunato, P.C. in Amarillo, Texas. A native of Holliday, Texas, he earned his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma College of Law and a B.A. in Political Science from Oklahoma State University. Nolan is licensed to practice in Texas and is a member of the Amarillo Area Bar Association. Before law, he was active in esports as a Halo player for the University of Oklahoma.

Emily Beaman is a distinguished student at Midwestern State University (MSU Texas), where she has made significant contributions to both journalism and academic research. As a reporter for The Wichitan, MSU's student newspaper, she authored several articles in 2020, covering topics such as campus events and profiles of notable figures . In the realm of academic research, Emily was recognized in Spring 2023 for her project titled “Darkness on the Edge of Town,” under the mentorship of Jonathon Quam in the mass communication department . Additionally, she showcased her leadership and analytical skills as part of MSU's Model United Nations team, earning an Outstanding Position Paper award at the 2023 National Model UN Conference in New York City .

Macie pursued higher education at Texas Tech University, majoring in Agricultural Communications and Pre-Law. During her undergraduate studies, she served as a Congressional Intern in the U.S. House of Representatives and was selected as a 2023 summer intern for the Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA), where she focused on agricultural policy and advocacy. Macie is currently employed as Marketing Coordinator for the Texas Tech Alumni Association.

Andres Revis is an accomplished undergraduate student at Midwestern State University, majoring in Political Science and Global Studies. He has earned numerous academic honors, including the Spring 2024 President’s Honor Roll and the university’s “Man of the Year” award. As head delegate for MSU Texas’s Model United Nations team, he led them to a Distinguished Delegation Award in New York City.

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