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Although speech compe-
tition involved extensive pres-
sure . there was always a break or two. Practice was an impor-
The concession stand was a popular
place to relax. Juniors Jeff LaGrone and tant part of Forensics class. Con-
Chrissy Martens talk between rounds at centrating on focusing his energy be-
the MN invitational. (K. Schwarting) fore he performs for the class is Senior
Shea Bredenkamp. (L. Dewey)

Communication Team StrengtH

-chrissy niederhaus-
Speech. It was a simple word ob "This year I had to be more seri- gram.
with so many nuances and ln addition to devotion. a ous than I was as a novice. I had "The thrill of competing and
connotations. It was an expres- large increase in novice enroll- to concentrate a lot more." meeting new people was the
sion of emotion, a communica- ment helped the team retain its The hard work and competi- best part of being on the team .
tion of ideas, and a barrier to standing in the Metro as a tion that was involved in Foren- That's what really made it fun.
be overcome. It was also the strong contender. sics made the friendships that Of course, winning was great!"
successful objective of the For- "Although the novice were were formed all the more im- said Junior Jeff LaGrone .
ensics team as they felt, delib- inexperienced, they had a lot portant. After all the trials of competi-
erated, and conquered five of raw talent," said Jacob "Forensics was mostly a fami- tion, all the sweat and tears of
months of SPEECH . Regardless of talent, Foren- ly of good friends. We had fun," practice, winning, and losing ,
Forensics was an important sics was always a challenge, for said McAdams. and all the joys of friendship , it
part of the theatre depart- novice and varsity alike. "The little brothers and sisters all came down to one thing ...
ment. For those who were in- "The t?iggest challenge was program was very strong. It Communication. It was just a
volved, it was a committment going to the first varsity con- was a good thing we had go- matter of breaking down the
of time, talent and energy. test," said Sophomore Bryan ing," agreed Stout. walls and coming together to
"Forensics was one of those McAdams. " I realized how Though it was always enjoy- ... speak. •
things that you had to be de- good everyone was and that able, most team members
voted to because it took so my piece needed more work." agreed that winning wasn't the
much time," said Junior Tris Joe· Senior Sarah Stout added, most important part of the pro-