NCCFI Past Champions: Novice Individual Events

After Dinner Speaking

1998 – Jeff Class, Southwest Baptist University
1999 – Melinda Smee, Point Loma Nazarene University
2000 – Rebecca Coleman, California Baptist University
2001 – Janna Graham, Cedarville University
2002 – LeAnn Wiley, Point Loma Nazarene University
2003 – April Price, Cedarville University
2004 – Katy Lander, Azusa Pacific University
2005 – Seth Thomas, Malone College
2006 – Leslie Harmoush, Azusa Pacific University
2007 – Meghan Michael, California Baptist University
2008 – Sara Holle, Concordia University (Nebraska)
2009 – Isaiah King, Pt. Loma Nazarene University
2010 – Alex Jones, Belmont University
2011 – Faith Rader, Carson-Newman College
2012 – Micah Tweeten, Bethel University
2013 – Sam Schedler, Bethel University
2014 – Rachel Criswell, Malone University
2015 – Nathan Strecker, Bethel University (won open and top novice)
2016 – Sarah Edwards, Carson-Newman University (top novice in Open)
2017 – Megan Kline, Kansas Wesleyan University (top novice in Open)
2018 – Brian Sumerau, Seton Hall University (top novice in Open)
2019 – Sophie Lampkin, Belmont University (top novice in Open)
2020 – Celeste Riley-Norman, Whitworth University
2021 – Ryza Cocino, California Baptist University (top novice in open)
2022 – Ethan Gray, Concordia University (Irvine) (top novice in open)

Communication Analysis

1998 – Event not held
1999 – Tom Stevens, Southwest Baptist University
2000 – Tim Cochrell, Cedarville College
2001 – Natalie Newfield, Cedarville University
2002 – Rob Yale, Cedarville University
2003 – Drew Clauson, Cedarville University
2004 – Jonathon Robert, Southwest Baptist University
2005 – Stephanie Nunn, Azusa Pacific University
2006 – Melanie Bengston, Belmont University
2007 – Meghan Gwaltney, Belmont University
2008 – Event not held
2009 – Jessica Fielden, Carson-Newman College
2010 – Meridith Brush, Liberty University
2011 – Matthew Roberts, Belmont University
2012 – Jenni Gustafson, Belmont University (top novice in Open)
2013 – Samantha Stocker, Bethel University (top novice in Open)
2014 – Alicia Meyer, Malone University
2015 – Heather Wise, Colorado Christian (top novice in Open)
2016 – David McConnell, Carson-Newman University (top novice in Open)
2017 – David Encarnacao, Seton Hall University (won open and top novice)
2018 – Jordan Shepherd, Seton Hall University (top novice in Open)
2019 – Nazif Manaj, Belmont University (top novice in Open)
2020 – Jordan Sandoval, California Baptist University (top novice in Open)
2021 – Madison Kurtz, Concordia University, Nebraska (top novice in Open)
2022 – Audrey Plechas, Concordia University, Irvine (won open and top novice)

Dramatic Interpretation

1998 – Donna Elkey, Point Loma Nazarene University
1999 – Lindsay Fitzgerald, Seattle Pacific University
2000 – Marcia Aguilar, Azusa Pacific University
2001 – James Miller, California Baptist University
2002 – Nathan McHargue, Southwest Baptist University
2003 – Ashley-Rose Withers, Cumberland College
2004 – Jana Robinson, David Lipscomb University
2005 – Christina Glowacki, Evangel University
2006 – Amanda Gawith, Kansas Welseyan University
2007 – Ashley Renee Honnhold, University of the Cumberlands
2008 – Allison York, Bethel University
2009 – Meredith Day, Belmont University
2010 – Paige Nagy, Malone College
2011 – Nick Yaksich, Belmont University
2012 – Sophia Nagle, Bethel University
2013 – Austin Ashford, Wiley College
2014 – CJ King, Liberty University
2015 – Gabe Cyrus, Cedarville University
2016 – Dana King, Azusa Pacific University (won open and top novice)
2017 – Allison Mahal, Belmont University
2018 – Olivia Kline, Seton Hall University (top novice in Open)
2019 – Jace Wilder, Belmont University
2020 – Sam Acosta, Cedarville University (top novice in Open)
2021 – Elizabeth Schaefer, Kansas Wesleyan University (top novice in Open)
2022 – Jo Santucci, Whitworth University (top novice in Open)

Duo Interpretation

1998 – Hoffman & Lewis, California Baptist University
1999 – Zylstra & Diaz, Azusa Pacific University
2000 – Coon & Sheward, Cedarville University
2001 – Smith & Fullerman, Malone College
2002 – Chestnut & Mowrer, Cedarville University
2003 – James Barnes & Lindsay Toney, John Brown University
2004 – Robyn Reidel & Kristal Kiser, Vanguard University
2005 – Stephanie Nunn & McKenna Scroggs, Azusa Pacific University
2006 – Leslie Harmoush & Tricia Harvey, Azusa Pacific University
2007 – Ashley Renee Honnhold & Laura Bradford, University of the Cumberlands
2008 – Scott Rasmussen & Jennifer Martin, Biola University
2009 – Eric Schoen & Meredith Day, Belmont University
2010 – Nathan McGhee & Breezey Melton, Carson-Newman College
2011 – Roger Gelwicks & Ashley Moore, Cedarville University
2012 – Courtney Young & Jonathan Finau, La Sierra University (top novice in open)
2013 – Not held
2014 – Gavin Wong & McKenzie Hathaway, Biola University
2015 – Emily Kollbaum & Melonie Kotschwar, Concordia University (Nebraska) (top novice in open)
2016 – Britta Hare & Chance Stone, Liberty University (won open and top novice)
2017 – Madison Kendrick & Allison Mahal, Belmont University (won open and top novice)
2018 – Aliezah Hubert & Olivia Klein, Seton Hall University (top novice in Open)
2019 – Jackie Martinez & Jeremiah Harris, Azusa Pacific University (won open and top novice)
2020 – Olivia Ball & Sam Acosta, Cedarville University
2021 – Thomas Welch & Kalina Vavra, Concordia University, Nebraska (top novice in open)
2022 – Breck Frauenholtz & Hadley Brillhart, Colorado Christian University (top novice in open)

Extemporaneous Speaking

1998 – Rebecca Luginbhul, Azusa Pacific University
1999 – Jill Detwiler, Southwest Baptist University
2000 – Leah Harmon, Concordia University (Nebraska)
2001 – Corrie Loeffler, Azusa Pacific University
2002 – Andy Lynch, Southwest Baptist University
2003 – Andrew Bailey, Biola University
2004 – Rachel King, Biola University
2005 – Suzanne Almeida, George Fox University
2006 – Noah Shook, Kansas Wesleyan University
2007 – Meghan Gwaltney, Belmont University
2008 – Elizabeth Gingell, Cedarville University
2009 – Sara Page, Belmont University
2010 – Susanna Griffith, Covenant College
2011 – Maggie Powers, St. Mary’s College
2012 – William Soule, Bethany Lutheran College
2013 – Chance Lewis, Carson-Newman College
2014 – Liz Jacobs, Whitworth University
2015 – Nicholas Leland, Colorado Christian University
2016 – Ben Ellison, Colorado Christian University
2017 – Megan Kline, Kansas Wesleyan University
2018 – Brian Sumereau, Seton Hall University
2019 – Bryce Boyd, Kansas Wesleyan University
2020 – Rishona Raub, Howard Payne University
2021 – Dylan Jacobs, California Baptist University
2022 – Alyssa Krug, Colorado Christian University

Interpretation of Faith Literature

1998 – Whitney Hughson, Azusa Pacific University
1999 – Caleb Smith, Cedarville College
2000 – Darla Wagner, Evangel University
2001 – Mark Awabdy, Cedarville University
2002 – Jen Ersland, Concordia University
2003 – April Price, Cedarville University
2004 – Jana Robinson, David Lipscomb University
2005 – Scott Herrmann, Azusa Pacific University
2006 – Michelle Summaria, Biola University
2007 – Alyssa Pearson, Malone College
2008 – Danielle Wieden, Kansas Wesleyan University
2009 – Brianna Edelblut, Patrick Henry College
2010 – Hannah Denton, Cedarville University
2011 – Callie Booher, Carson-Newman College
2012 – Lisa Sekscinski, Belmont University
2013 – Not held
2014 – Alicia Meyer, Malone University
2015 – Josh Smelser, Florida College (top novice in open)
2016 – Susanna Edwards, Cedarville University (won open and top novice)
2017 – Lee Vaughn, Azusa Pacific University (top novice in open)
2020 – Paul Miller, Cedarville University (top novice in open)
2021 – Trinity Stroud, Liberty University (top novice in open)
2022 – Alexa Stubblefield, Liberty University (top novice in open)

Impromptu Speaking

1998 – Rebecca Luginbhul, Azusa Pacific University
1999 – Mike Plunkett, Azusa Pacific University
2000 – Jason Riley, Point Loma Nazarene University
2001 – Jay Selnick, Point Loma Nazarene University
2002 – Troy Funk, Point Loma Nazarene University
2003 – Timothy Heggum, Biola University
2004 – Greta Wendelin, Concordia University
2005 – Faythe Gutierrez, Azusa Pacific University
2006 – Brad Webber, John Brown University
2007 – Katie Lucas, Point Loma Nazarene University
2008 – Jennifer Salame, George Fox University
2009 – Rebecca Widder, Cedarville University
2010 – Andrew Schalin, Point Loma Nazarene University
2011 – Sash Blevins, Belmont University
2012 – Rebecca Bird, Carson-Newman College
2013 – Jake Townsend, Belmont University
2014 – Cole Brown, Colorado Christian University
2015 – Dakota Yates, Kansas Wesleyan University
2016 – David McConnell, Carson-Newman University
2017 – Danny Williamson, Grand Canyon University
2018 – Ashley Jones, Azusa Pacific University
2019 – Bryce Boyd, Kansas Wesleyan University
2020 – Shoshanna Howey, Colorado Christian University
2021 – Dylan Jacobs, California Baptist University
2022 – Ave’line Brunson – Cedarville University

Informative Speaking

1998 – Thad Noyes, Southwest Baptist University
1999 – Tom Stevens, Southwest Baptist University
2000 – Jen Hill, Concordia University
2001 – Emily Robins, Azusa Pacific University
2002 – Amanda Kirchner, Cedarville University
2003 – Audrey Workman, Malone College
2004 – Jonathan Payne, Azusa Pacific University
2005 – Dustin Cox, Evangel University
2006 – Melanie Bengston, Belmont University
2007 – Meghan Gwaltney, Belmont University
2008 – Victoria Chavez, Malone College
2009 – Sara Page, Belmont University
2010 – Charity Chambers, Howard Payne University
2011 – Matthew Roberts, Belmont University
2012 – Sophia Nagle, Bethel University
2013 – Hannah Tweet, Whitworth University
2014 – Jaclyn Bonner, Howard Payne University
2015 – Jameson Burns, Cedarville University (top novice in open)
2016 – Hannah Sugita, Concordia University (Nebraska)
2017 – David Encarnacao, Seton Hall University (top novice in open)
2018 – Brendan Thompson, Whitworth University
2019 – Elizabeth Jonker, Bethel University (top novice in open)
2020 – Annaclare Splettstoeszer, Whitworth University
2021 – Nathan Cooper, Whitworth University (top novice in open)
2022 – Hadley Brillhart, Colorado Christian University (top novice in open)

Persuasive Speaking

1998 – Tiffany Pofahl, Azusa Pacific University
1999 – Vanessa Baker, Cedarville College
2000 – Aminta Brouwer, Bethel College (Minnesota)
2001 – Jon Culver, Cedarville University
2002 – Tara Weber, Concordia University
2003 – Brian Masser, Cedarville University
2004 – Kristal Kiser, Vanguard University
2005 – Christi Paulson, Bethel University (Minnesota)
2006 – Chiwoneso Tinago, William Carey College
2007 – Matthew Prihoda, Ottawa University
2008 – Jennifer Salame, George Fox University
2009 – Rebecca Widder, Cedarville University
2010 – Heidi Niedfeldt, Concordia University (Nebraska)
2011 – Callie Booher, Carson-Newman College
2012 – Rebecca Bird, Carson-Newman College
2013 – Alex Hoffmann, Whitworth University
2014 – Nick Driscoll, Carson-Newman University
2015 – David Long, Cedarville University (won open and top novice)
2016 – Hannah Sugita, Concordia University (Nebraska)
2017 – Nathan Bajema, Bethel University (top novice in open)
2018 – Jordan Shepherd, Seton Hall University (top novice in open)
2019 – Marissa Avnaim, Belmont University (top novice in open)
2020 – Celeste Riley-Norman, Whitworth University
2021 – Emma Maple, Whitworth University (won open and top novice)
2022 – Tabi Johnson, Concordia University (Irvine) (won open and top novice)

Poetry Interpretation

1998 – Jeff Class, Southwest Baptist University
1999 – Vanessa Baker, Cedarville College
2000 – Katherine Whitman, Cedarville College
2001 – Mark Awabdy, Cedarville University
2002 – Amanda Kirchner, Cedarville University
2003 – Autumn West, Cedarville University
2004 – Jana Robinson, David Lipscomb University
2005 – Shana Foote, Malone University
2006 – Amanda Gawith, Kansas Wesleyan University
2007 – William Cady, Malone College
2008 – Jennifer Martin, Biola University
2009 – Kelly Snyder, Bethel University
2010 – Breezey Melton, Carson-Newman College
2011 – Faith Rader, Carson-Newman College
2012 – Sophia Nagle, Bethel University
2013 – Austin Ashford, Wiley College
2014 – Bo Quel, Liberty University
2015 – Emily Forster, Bethel University (top novice in open)
2016 – Kristin Jindra, Concordia University (top novice in open)
2017 – Mary Spaulding, Belmont University
2018 – Olivia Klein, Seton Hall University (won open and top novice)
2019 – Madeline Alison, Wayland Baptist University (top novice in open)
2020 – Victoria Byrd, William Carey University
2021 – Olivia Bolin, Whitworth University (top novice in open)
2022 – Hadley Brillhart, Colorado Christian University (top novice in open)

Program Oral Interpretation

1998 – Event not held
1999 – Blaine Swen, Biola University
2000 – Jeri Anne Hegman, Bethel College (Minnesota)
2001 – Jon Culver, Cedarville University
2002 – Tara Hall, Asbury College
2003 – Laura Mruk, Cedarville University
2004 – Maricris Daco, Evangel University
2005 – Ryan Grow, Evangel University
2006 – Mallory Graham, Malone College
2007 – Brock Parman, Belmont University
2008 – Amber Wilson, John Brown University
2009 – Andrew Rowan, Malone University
2010 – Jaiden Phelps, Belmont University
2011 – Matthew Roberts, Belmont University
2012 – April Harding, Bethel University
2013 – Addy Koneval, Whitworth University
2014 – Gavin Wong, Biola University
2015 – Marol Feickert, Concordia University (Nebraska) (top novice in open)
2016 – Susanna Edwards, Cedarville University (top novice in open)
2017 – David Encarnacao, Seton Hall University (top novice in open)
2018 – Jordan Shepherd, Seton Hall University (top novice in open)
2019 – Chauncey Koulibail, Whitworth University (top novice in open)
2020 – Courtney Iseman, Whitworth University
2021 – Elizabeth Schaefer, Kansas Wesleyan University (top novice in open)
2022 – Hadley Brillhart, Colorado Christian University (top novice in open)

Prose Interpretation

1998 – Laura McDonnell, Bethel College (Minnesota)
1999 – Molly McHargue, Southwest Baptist University
2000 – Ryan Giffen, Evangel University
2001 – Mark Awabdy, Cedarville University
2002 – Erin Czimer, Malone College
2003 – Chasity Gunn, Belmont University
2004 – Curtis Wagner, Evangel University
2005 – Christi Paulson, Bethel University
2006 – Amanda Gawith, Kansas Wesleyan University
2007 – Shanna Dhillon, St. Mary’s College (California)
2008 – Amber Wilson, John Brown University
2009 – Meredith Day, Belmont University
2010 – Nicole Bright, Belmont University
2011 – Caleb Taylor, Biola University
2012 – Breanna Schulenburg, Cedarville University
2013 – Austin Ashford, Wiley College
2014 – Abigail Clark, Cedarville University
2015 – Matt Besser, Liberty University (top novice in open)
2016 – Sara Muscente, Whitworth University
2017 – Allison Mahal, Belmont University
2018 – Brian Sumerau, Seton Hall University (top novice in open)
2019 – Jordan Holthe, Bethel University
2020 – Abby Wray, Kansas Wesleyan University
2021 – Olivia Bolin, Whitworth University (top novice in open)
2022 – Hadley Brillhart, Colorado Christian (top novice in open)

Religious Oratory

1998 – Jon Whitehead, Southwest Baptist University