Bonsall girls headed to state speech and debate championships

BONSALL – Bonsall’s Jess Kennedy, Starr Lang and Bailey Ungaro have each qualified for the California High School Speech and Debate Championships.

The girls attend Mission Vista High School, where Jess is a junior and Starr and Bailey are freshmen. Jess has qualified for the third year in a row – the first time a Mission Vista student has accomplished the feat. Starr and Bailey will be making their first appearance. All are products of the Bonsall Unified School District.

“Public speaking is reported to be one of people’s biggest fears,” said Jess. “But I overcame those fears participating in...