All of the debate supplies were packed and it was time to leave for another forensics tournament. After the participants filed into the van, Dr. Pat Gamer led the team in a prayer for safe travel. The forensics team has traveled out of state to compete with other schools from around the nation . The fall Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA), debate topic was, "Resolve: that the national news media in the United States impairs public understanding of political issues. " "This topic was very affirmatively biased because it's easy to prove impairment ," Roger Clayton, a senior debater from Nashville, said. Although the topic leaned heavily to Pi Kappa Delta Parleys Politics the affirmative side, the negative had ground to stand on, too. "The negative could say that the media is good, that all of the good aspects outweigh the bad aspects of media ,'' Gamer said. The 11 member forensics team consisted of two varsity, one junior varsity, two novice teams and one individual competitor who competed each semester at participating universities. They traveled to Sam Houston University, Middle Tennessee State University, Northeast Louisiana University and Vanderbilt University. "There are many people on the team who really want to learn and are willing to put forth the effort. They are doing well because of their drive to be the best," Clayton said. The skills learned on the forensics team helped to nurture many areas of life, including research skills, communication and confidence. - Julie Anderson juniorKenny Lyons and sophomorejoey Boyle researchfor an upcoming debate. The duo took third at Sam Houson University in the varsizy division. Photo byjason Burt. Phi Eta Sigma: Freshman honor society. 1st row: Jan Milner, Darla Miller, Christy Coonts , Diana Ung , Shannon Willhite , Christy Cate, Tracy Falwell, Tara Rains , Liliana Sanchez, Angela Quiroa , Maria V. Bendana , Loree Walker, Danilo Amoretty, Michelle Raichart , Jason Jewell. 2nd row: Janel Gardner, Raluca Eliescu , Missy Mcjunkins , Johnna Duke, Ashley Key, Beth Ann Boyd, Pam Shearer, Betty Renee Thomas, Stacey Hinds , Herny Enriquez , Jessica Clark, Dena Harrell , Traci McMennamy. 3 rd row: Gigi Graham, Ap1yl Greer, Molly Luten, Holley Martin , Shereen Hen1y, Ruzica Dakovic, Maria Elena Arrvizu , Tiffany Chester. 4th row: Clint Strong, Ashley Price, Dena Ailes , Natal ie Taylor, Julia Dunaway, An1y Walters , Angie Beck, Jim Wilbanks , Troy Merckle , Joseph Walker. 5th row: Vanessa Bearden, Rachel Heineke, Craig Hanson, Mary Bitar, Carrie Brown . 6th row: Nathan Randolph, Luis Estrado, Keri Cottrill , Lonnie Latham, Damon Harris , Julie Anderson. 7th row: Sara Jacobs , Giovanni Salamanca, Jill Cushman , Segalit M. Rivera , Annette Prior, Michele VanRheenen, Kerry E. Young , Nuria Portabella . 8th row: Shane Buchert, Melissa Tibbles , Melissa Tiller, Debra Childers , Darin Martin, Jane Cox, Rebecca Schneider. 9th row: Jason Moran , Jamie Bermudez, Bob Higbee, Frank McCown, Matt Tiller, Patrick Gordon , Derek Hampton, Luke Smith, Roberto Barres , Luis Gomez. Honor Societies ---=--~~~~____,,~ 1 77 Organizations
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