Columbia Falls, Montana News

Saturday Nov 21, 2009

Speech and debate coach Michael Christensen, left, talks with senior Laura Burgess during speech and debate practice at Columbia Falls High School. - Lido Vizzutti/Flathead Beacon

The Quiet Dynasty

Not that dynasties can be predicted, but coach Michael Christensen said the blue-collar town of Columbia Falls probably isn’t most people’s top candidate to be the best speech and debate program in Class A.

By Myers Reece

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