Geneva 2007

Competed on: February 10, 2007
Competed at: Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania
Number of Schools Involved: 11
Alderson-Broaddus College, Bridgewater College, Fairmont State University, Geneva College, Grove City College, Malone College, Marietta College, Ohio Valley University
Penn. St.-Beaver, University of Akron, West Virginia University-Parkersburg
Record:
Religious Informative:            
3rd place, Rebecca McCullough, freshman; 2nd place, Amy Bitely, junior
Persuasive Speaking:
3rd place, Jake Loukas, sophomore; 1st place, Rebecca McCullough, freshman
Informative Speaking:
1st place, Rebecca McCullough, freshman
Impromptu Speaking:                    
6th place, Amy Bitely, junior
Prose Interpretation:
5th place, Amy Bitely, junior; 4th place, Rebecca McCullough, freshman
Dramatic Interpretation:
3rd place in Sweepstakes for the team; 2nd place, Amy Bitely, junior
Number of Awards: 10
“Communication awareness, ability, and application echoed in the success of these three students. We are extremely proud of their accomplishments and for the depth of their competition,” stated Dr. Mabry O’Donnell. “Our competition continues to be quite different from tournament to tournament which requires us to analyze our audiences and tailor our arguments.” “Win or lose, peon or lord, mortal or God, in the end forensics builds confidence to address any audience,” said Jake Loukas who competed on crutches.(See Photos)