Forensics' Summary 2008-2009
by Bonnie Baurle, Forensics' Coach
May 19, 2009
Shakespeare
said, “All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely
players. "There are many interpretations to this saying but
most revolve around the fact that we all have roles in life that we
must play, and in everything we do people are watching our actions.
What better way to prepare for the world’s stage then to
participate in Forensics?
This
year Axtell High School has embarked on the journey of creating a
Forensics team. The team consisted of 10 members: Maggie Burger,
Jamie Deters, Chelsie Duryea, Taylor Jesse, Danielle Lyons, Hillary
Mitchell, Sierra Perry, Austin Schmitz, Lindsey Smith, and Sheela
Zimmerling. Throughout the year, these students have been preparing
various pieces and competing with them at different tournaments.
They have prepared pieces in the areas of prose, poetry,
informative & persuasive speeches, solo acting, duet acting,
and improvised duet acting.
As a
team they have competed at four tournaments. January began the
season where they competed at the Sabetha Invitational Tournament.
The season continued on into February with the team traveling to
Hanover for the Twin Valley League Tournament and to Marysville for
their Annual Invitational Meet. The final tournament found the team
in Washington, Kansas to participate in the Washington Country
Invitational Tournament.
The year
went well and the students grew tremendously, not only in their
acting, speaking, and public presence, but in their self-confidence
and abilities to present themselves professionally. This season
ended with four students competing at the state level. Seniors,
Hillary Mitchell and Maggie Burger competed at State Forensics
Championships at Salina Central High School in the area of
Improvised Duet Acting. They finished their career in Forensics
with a great experience at State Championship. The other two
students, senior, Chelsie Duryea and sophomore, Taylor Jesse
competed at State Forensics Championship at Kansas Wesleyan
University and they also did an excellent job.
Ican say
with confidence that every member enjoyed their Forensics
experience this year and they all feel more prepared for life after
high school. No matter what you choose to do after high school,
Forensics can help you. In life we must all speak to people we do
not know, and many times give speeches in front of an audience.
With Forensics’ experience, these tasks become easier. These
forensics students will now not be mere players on the world’s
stage, but the stars of their own lives.
