by Kimberlee Runnion
EASTON, PA – “The art of persuasion, beautiful and just.” That is the motto of the oldest public speaking honorary in the United States: Pi Kappa Delta. Every individual on our team is a member of this organization, and each one of us, no matter what event we compete in, practices the art of persuasion. In forensics, language and form is beautiful in both sound and intent.
As members of Pi Kappa Delta, we are encouraged and empowered to use our voices as advocates for justice. Membership in this organization goes beyond competition. Competing in forensics is about communicating with others and building relationships with a community. While we receive honors for competitive excellence, we also share in fellowship and opportunity to strengthen and shape the communities we inhabit.
This year, we are introducing a new award among our own team: the Pi Kappa Delta award. This award recognizes a member of the Lafayette College Forensics Society who best embodies the spirit of Pi Kappa Delta through a balance of competitive success, academic excellence, team mentorship, dedication to service and community, and commitment to building and maintaining a positive team environment. When we gather for our end-of-the year celebration this Thursday, we’ll be presenting this award. Check back to see who our team members and coaches believe best embodies “the art of persuasion, beautiful and just.”
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