Geneva 2008

Competed on: February 9, 2008
Competed at: Geneva Tournament
Number of Schools Involved: 9
Alderson-Broaddus College
Bridgewater College
Geneva College
Malone College
Marietta College
Ohio Valley University
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Robert Morris College
West Virginia University-Parkersburg

Record:
Religious Informative:
1st place, Heather Boomer, junior
4th place, Scott Burnham, freshman
5th place, Carly Wesemeyer, sophomore
6th place, Ryan Ellis, freshman
Persuasive Speaking:
1st place, Celia Brockway, freshman
Informative Speaking:
3rd place, Celia Brockway, freshman
5th place, Scott Burnham, freshman
Impromptu Speaking:
5th place, Scott Burnham, freshman
Dramatic Interpretation:
3rd place, Celia Brockway, freshman
After Dinner Speaking:
1st place, Celia Brockway, freshman
3rd place, Heather Boomer, junior
4th place, Ryan Ellis, freshman
Extemporaneous Speaking:
3rd place, Tim Kemble, senior
Duo Interpretation:
3rd place, Scott Burnham and Megan Patsch
3rd place in Sweepstakes for the team.

Awards: 15 (each member of a duo team received an award.)

"Practicing into the wee hours of the morning, laughing when things go right, and laughing when things don’t go exactly as planned, make this team the special one that it is.  Furthermore, we enjoy being around one another and cheering for one other. All of this, and we are academically based—what could be better," stated Dr. Mabry O’Donnell, McCoy and Hillyer Professor and Coach of the team. 

"Once we walked into the Student Center at Geneva College, I remembered the tournament from two year ago.  This is a special tournament because they offer a different event, religious informative.  It was a great tournament to round out our season.  Now, on to Novice Nationals!" said Heather Boomer, president of the team. 

"Geneva was a great tournament to attend.  Since the MC Forensics team is now very close, we started to socialize more with the other teams.  There was a true sense of community," stated Celia Brockway.

"Geneva was great, with intense and interesting competitors who were very nice and welcoming," said Carly Wesemeyer.

"This was my first time going to the Geneva tournament, and I had a blast competing and meeting all of the new students.  This was also the first time I was able to recognize individuals from other colleges and even made some mew friends," said Ryan Ellis. 

"The Geneva Tournament was great—great experience, great pieces, and great insight, all which will help me prepare for nationals," said Scott Burnham.