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WHY JOIN FORENSICS?

Much has been written and said about why students should join this co-curricular activity, but sometimes people need to hear even more to be convinced. In addition to my own personal prejudice which states, unequivocally that forensics is the most important life activity that I have ever moderated (and that includes quite a list – basketball, student government, cheerleading, yearbook, etc.) I would like to offer you some other opinions as I find them. Please read and enjoy!

* No Argument: High School Debate Is Becoming Popular Once Again LA Times January 20, 2009

  *Tim O’Donnell 88 comments on the importance of debate

* Rostrum: The Value of Speech, Debate and Theater Activities

* Mother Jones Revenge of the Nerds November/December 2006

* Parade Magazine February 2005

 
 
 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

PARENTS' JUDGING
SCHEDULE
All parents of members of the North Catholic forensic team are expected to judge at least twice a year. AFter the parents' meeting, please check the schedule to see when you can judge!

JUDGING HANDBOOK
The attached handbooks can serve as guides for the new judge

STAFF

LEAGUES & RELATED SITES


 
  
 

 

Philosophy of the Forensic Team

The North Catholic forensic program is open to all students of North Catholic High School who are in academic good standing with the school and who are not on disciplinary probation..

The purposes of the program are
·   to provide an opportunity for all students to gain experience in the field of public speaking;
·   to learn the fundamentals of good public speaking;
·   to learn and use basic research skills;
·   to foster an interest in local, national and global affairs;
·   to develop an appreciation of the arts and literature and/or an awareness of current problems.

The program also attempts to provide an arena where students can demonstrate their acquired skills. This is done through local, regional and national competitions, and through various scholarship competitions throughout the year. To achieve these goals, North Catholic is a member of the National Forensic League, the National Catholic Forensic League and the Pennsylvania High School Speech League. Its coaches are members of all of the above and additionally are part of the Pennsylvania Speech and Debate Association and the National Federation of Speech and Debate.

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