Eleven Dripping Springs High School speech and debate students have earned the distinction of National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) Academic All-American.
NSDA Academic All-Americans are Jackson Berthelsen, Sophie Chapo, Zoe Costanza, Colton De Los Santos, Caitlyn Dorsey, Alicia Hernandez, Everett Kling, Josie Krajecki, Will McAdams, Alexander Seshan, and Jackie Truesdell.
The Academic All-American award recognizes high school students who have earned the degree of Superior Distinction (750 points); completed at least five semesters of high school; demonstrated outstanding character and leadership; and earned a GPA of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale (or its equivalent).
Only two percent of NSDA member students receive the Academic All-American award.