Transylvania 2007

Competed on: January 27, 2007
Competed at: Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky
Number of Schools Involved: 10
Berea College, Butler University, Gateway Community and Technical College, Marietta College, Owensboro College, Pikeville College, Transylvania University, University of the Cumberlands, University of Indianapolis, Volunteer State
Record:
Impromptu Speaking:
2nd place Amy Bitely, junior
Informative Speaking:
4th place Amy Bitely, junior; 3rd place Paul Paslay, freshman; 2nd place Rebecca McCullough, freshman
Persuasive Speaking:
5th place Rebecca McCullough, freshman;3rd place Katy Black, freshman; 2nd place Jake Loukas, sophomore
Extemporaneous Speaking:
5th place Amy Bitely, junior; 2nd place Jake Loukas, sophomore
Program Oral Interpretation:
1st place Rebecca McCullough, freshman
Impromptu Storytelling:
3rd place Rebecca McCullough, freshman
Pentathlon:
3rd place Rebecca McCullough, freshman
3rd place in Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes points are computed on the number of first, second, and third place ballots received by team members.
Number of Awards: 13
“Our team has had really excellent chemistry at this tournament; it made us all more willing to give our best efforts,” said Amy Bitely. “I think it’s really great that our team was able to do so well with so few people.” said Paul Paslay. “Forensics changes your way of thinking.  When you hear a funny or tragic or epic story, you’ll never again dismiss it as passing entertainment. You’ll remember it, practice it, and make it your own. After forensics, I will always have a story to tell,” said Jake Loukas.(See Photos)