Belle Vernon Area
National Forensic League

Sponsor:  Mrs. Gouker

The National Forensic Club promotes interest of interscholastic debate, oratory, and public speaking by encouraging a spirit of fellowship and by conferring upon deserving candidates a worthy badge for distinction.  Students must attend practices, meetings, and a minimum of three tournaments a year.

Competition  Levels

Local Level
State Level

Training Students  in Competitive Academic Speaking Events

Debate       

Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Policy Debate
Congressional Debate
Public Forum Debate

Interpretation      

Prose Reading
Poetry Reading

Dramatic Interpretation
Humorous Interpretation
Duo Interpretation
Tall Tales

Public Speaking

Original Oratory
Persuasive Speaking
Informative Speaking

Radio Announcing
Impromptu Speaking
Expository Speaking
Extemporaneous Speaking
Extemp Commentary 

He who does not know the force of words cannot know man. . . Confucius

Extracurricular Activities

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