The Lafayette Forensics Society has returned from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio – the site of the National Forensics Association’s annual National Tournament. 13 students attended the tournament, which consisted of teams from around the nation to participate in 10 different speech events and NFA-LD policy-style debate.

Sophomore, Zoe Staum qualified for the elimination rounds in NFA-LD debate with a 5-1 record. In the first elimination round, she defeated Central Michigan’s Amy Hinchey on a 3-0 decision which advanced her to the round of 16. Unfortunately, Zoe lost a close round on a 2-1 decision to Alexis Elliott from Western Kentucky University. However, as a sophomore, we expect great things from her in the next few years! Zoe was joined by six of her teammates at the national tournament and each played an instrumental role in hers and the team’s success.

Seven different students also participated in the 10 different speech events at the National Tournament. Despite no individual successes, the team can be proud of finishing in 9th place in Division III at the National Tournament. The finish continues a proud tradition of top 10 finishes for the Lafayette Forensics Society.

The team is excited to come back next year and continue to build upon the successes of the 2011-2012 season! Stay tuned for more updates next fall and have a great summer!