Sean O’Donnell, a former speech and debate coach, speaks to the Flathead High School speech and debate team during its traditional send-off ceremony held before the students head to the state tournament this weekend in Bozeman. Standing below banners of former champions, O’Donnell spoke about the earliest teams to bring home trophies, dating back to 1914. “They are still a part of this high school and still a part of this program,” O’Donnell said. Flathead is hoping to repeat last year’s state championship.