Flathead High speech and debate member wins Student of the Year

Flathead High School senior Rachel Ottman received top accolades, being named the 2024 Student of the Year for the Montana West District of the National Speech and Debate Association.

To be considered for the award, coaches in each district of the National Speech and Debate Association are invited to nominate a graduating senior, “Who best represents the tenets of the association’s Code of Honor: humility, equity, integrity, respect, leadership, and service,” according to the association.

Ottman was honored to be selected for the award by a committee of coaches who select a winner each year.