Week two of the Forensics season brought a new level of competition for our students as they traveled to Washburn Rural for a significantly larger tournament than the opening week. Despite the increased field, the team rose to the challenge and delivered an impressive weekend of performances and results.
Several students took important steps toward qualifying for the National Individual Event Tournament of Champions (NIETOC), a national competition held in Minnesota each May. To qualify for NIETOC, students must earn two bids in a single event, and this weekend marked a strong start. Four different entries secured their first NIETOC bid, along with multiple state qualifications.
Final Results Highlights:
Public Forum Debate
4th Place: Maddie Huhn & Bruce BlankartzStudent Congress
4th Place: Emalie AraujoDomestic Extemporaneous Speaking
6th Place: Emalie Araujo
(NIETOC bid & State Qualification)Informative Speaking
Semifinalist: Chinwendu Njoku (NIETOC bid)
Semifinalist: Emalie Araujo (NIETOC bid)Original Oration
4th Place: Mia Jaskowiec
(NIETOC bid & State Qualification)
This successful weekend reflects the talent of our Forensics students as they continue building momentum early in the season. Congratulations to all competitors on their hard work and well-earned accomplishments. We’re excited to see what the rest of the season holds!