Moderators:
Donna Salsburey -
djsals1@aol.com
Deanna Hess
-
hess3hess@msn.com
Are you looking for
an extra-curricular activity that will complement your high
school experience and leave you with skills that will last a
lifetime?
Consider
Forensics!
Forensics is
competitive high school speech and debate. Students choose from
a variety of speech and debate categories, select an appropriate
literary piece or prepare to debate a current events topic, and
compete at local high school tournaments. Some events are
memorized, some are extemporaneous, and some are read from a
binder. Practices begin in the fall to prepare for local
tournaments which take place from December through March.
Practice times can be tailored so as not to conflict with other
school activities.
Forensics is a
great activity to improve speaking skills and ease the fears of
facing an audience. Students have the opportunity to be
creative, win trophies, and even compete at State and National
tournaments. College admissions boards are very impressed with
forensics experience and there are even college scholarships
available.
Watch the halls and
listen for announcements of our first introductory meeting in
September. For more information, contact one of the coaches. We
will be glad to put you in touch with a current team member.
CURRENT NEWS...
Spirit of
Forensics Award
Lauren Hess
won the coveted and prestigious Spirit of Forensics Award at the
Bethel Park tournament held Feb. 12th and 13th. with over 35
schools and over 400 students competing. This award is given to
an outstanding Forensics student that exemplifies what the true
meaning of Forensics is...Lauren was nominated for this award
due to her community service, spirit and dedication to the
Forensics team/league and her leadership qualities.
Lauren Hess placed
2nd in the State Forensic qualifier tournament on February 27th
in Persuasive Speaking - Original Oratory. This allows her to
move on to the State tournament to be held at Susquehanna
University on March 11-13, 2010. The top 2 competitors were able
to move on to the state level. Petey Bruni placed
6th in the state qualifier in Poetry. Ellie Riedel
placed 1st in the recent North Hills tournament in Prose.
CONGRATULATIONS
to the entire Forensics Team for a great year!
