BOSTON, MA – On March 9-11, 5 members (Emily Boyle, Scott Kamen, Kaitlin McNamara, Ansh Mishra, and Sid Vijay) of the Lafayette Forensics Society travelled to Suffolk University for the Novice National Forensic Association’s Novice National Tournament. Four of our competitors advanced to final rounds in their respective events. Two were named National Champions!!! The team won 4th place overall in the Large Entry division.

Sid Vijay advanced to the final rounds in Impromptu Sales, Impromptu Speaking, and After Dinner Speaking. He finished first and was named the Novice national Champion in Impromptu Sales! Sid also took 3rd place in both Impromptu Speaking and After Dinner Speaking. Ansh Mishra was the Novice National Champion in Extemporaneous Speaking. He answered the question, “Will President Ghani bring needed stability to the Afghan government? “Scott Kamen took 5th in Persuasive Speaking. Kaitlin McNamara was 6th place both Impromptu Sales and Slam Poetry Interpretation..

Director of Forensic Activities, Scott Placke, said, ”I’m really proud of these students. They’ve come so far this year. I’m super excited for what this group has achieved.” Scott travelled with the students to Boston.