Kentucky High School Speech League

The Kentucky High School Speech League, Inc. encourages all students to participate in academic competition, receiving an understanding of and appreciation for worthwhile speech, drama, and debate.

KHSSL, Inc. enhances and refines students' skills in acting, speaking, listening, and critical thinking, and provides an area for extracurricular competition in speech, drama, and debate.

KHSSL, Inc. is the oldest high school organization in the state of Kentucky. We are proud not only of the tradition of excellence associated with this organization but also of our continued efforts to promote speech, drama, and debate education in Kentucky schools.

KHSSL, Inc. is endorsed by the Kentucky State Legislature, the Kentucky Education Association, and the Kentucky Association of School Administrators.

Contact us: khssl@wku.edu

 

KHSSL, Inc. Appoints a New Executive Director

 

The Kentucky High School Speech League has announced the selection of the new Executive Director of KHSSL, Inc.  Christopher Medina offers more than 15 years of accomplishment-laden leadership in Forensics, academic organizations, as well as business.  Beginning his career as an educator Chris directed successful Forensics programs for over ten years.  As a result of his coaching efforts, Medina’s students have won multiple championships including NFL Nationals and a WUDC World Championship.

 

Chris eventually developed an interest in organizational management and parlayed this interest into executive management positions in the Southern California Debate League and the California High School Speech Association.

 

Chris has demonstrated that creating efficiencies, expanding operations, rapid growth, and providing leadership is not a novelty within his career.  In his tenure as President, Chris facilitated the substantial growth in school membership for the Southern California Debate League.  In his role as the Vice President of Activities of CHSSA, Chris illustrated that he could direct an organization comprised of almost two hundred schools and manage one of the largest state championship tournaments in the country.

 

“It is my sincere honor and pleasure to have been selected as the new Executive Director of the Kentucky High School Speech League,” said Medina.  “Kentucky has a rich heritage in Forensics and I will be proud to help bring greater opportunities to the students in the Commonwealth.”

 

Medina went on to note, “Succeeding Ms. Gish's fine work will not be easy, but I am extremely passionate about Forensics and will do everything in my power to help it grow and flourish.  I will tirelessly work to help the students in Kentucky continue to distinguish themselves as superior competitors.”

 

Chris can be contacted at khssl@wku.edu.

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