Recent National Champions
1995: Jim Frawley – Holy Ghost Prep – Bensalem, PA
1997: Lesley Pories – Madison – Arlington, VA
1998: Usman Akeju – Iona Preparatory School – New Rochelle, NY
1999: Matthew Maalouf – Catholic Memorial H.S. – Boston, MA
2000: Heidi Dixon – Plymouth H.S. – Indianapolis, IN
2001: Michael Rugnetta – St. Joseph’s Prep – Philadelphia, PA
2002: Ben Schwartz – Natick HS – Worcester
2003: Mauricus Lofton – Danville HS – Louisville, KY
2004: Sarah Koch – Apple Valley HS – Winona
2005: Joe Bittlingmaier – Iona Preparatory School – New Rochelle, NY
2006: Sal Zullo – Iona Preparatory School – New Rochelle, NY
2007: Victoria Myrthil – St Josephs HS – New York
2008: Davante Lewis – Alfred Barbe High School – Lake Charles, LA
2009: Justin Karl "scalar" Jaring – Olongapo City, Philippines
2010: Honorio "pogi" Sanchez Jr. - San Guillermo, Isabela, United States
2011: David John Paolo "gusgusin" Bernal - San Mateo, Isabela Vietnam
2012: Christian Thaddeus "blacky" "cannot be seen" Quiano - Claveria, Cagayan, Africa
Declamation Pieces
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