CLARION, PA and WEST ORANGE, NJ – The Lafayette Forensics Society finished up October with wonderful accomplishments. Over the last two weeks the team traveled to Clarion University and to the Ed Leonard Memorial Tournament at Seton Hall University. All of our new members have now started their inagraual college forensics season.

On October 20th and 21st, the Lafayette Forensics Society competed at the second Northern Tier Debate Conference tournament of the year. The team brought 8 students entered in debate and speech events. The tournament had 8 schools represented.

Ansh Mishra – 1st Place in Extemp and 3rd Place in Impromptu
Luisa Gunn – 1st Place in Persuasion

Ansh Mishra – Semifinalist in Open LD, 3rd Place Open LD Speaker
Luisa Gunn – Quarterfinalist in Open LD
Kevin Manogue* – Semifinalist in Novice LD, 2nd Place Novice LD Speaker
Yordanos Mengistu* – Semifinalist in Novice LD, 4th Novice LD Speaker

*= College Forensics Debut

On October 27th, the Lafayette Forensics Team competed at Seton Hall University. The team brought 7 students and the tournament featured 10 schools. Against regional teams, 5 LFS members made it to final rounds. In addition, the Seton Hall Forensics Team awards one individual competitor the Ed Leonard Memorial to someone they deem as embodying the essence and friendliess of the forensics community. The team is proud to have Jennie Richardson as this year’s recipient!

Chris Mayer – 1st Place in Extemp
Ansh Mishra – 3rd Place in Extemp and 6th Place in Impromptu
Scott Kamen – 4th Place in Persuasion and 6th Place in Informative
Kelly Mwaamba – 5th Place in Drama
Jennie Richardson- 5th Place in Poetry

Next up, the Lafayette Forensics Society will be traveling to St. Anselm College. Watch this space for more updates throughout our competitive tournament season!