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More than 300 students from nearly 15 schools will be debating, persuading and entertaining their audiences at the 49th annual Trapper Rendezvous Forensics Tournament for Wyoming high school students Friday and Saturday, Jan. 10 and 11, at Northwest College.
“If you like theatre or literature, we have Oral Interpretation Events,” said Bob Becker, NWC assistant professor of speech communication and Forensics coach. “If you like current events or public speaking, we have Public Speaking Events. If you are interested in debate, we have three different formats of debate!”
Because so many students compete in the tournament, 50 judges are needed every round to score all the events, which include poetry, dramatic, duet and humorous interpretation; extemporaneous, oratory, and informative speaking; as well as program oral interpretation and three forms of debate.
To help those who are interested feel more comfortable with judging during the tournament, NWC Forensics coaches offer a workshop at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, in the in the Forensics Squad Room, which is located in Yellowstone Building Room 208.
People are often hesitant to help judge because they don't think they’re qualified but find it quite simple and enjoyable when they participate, Becker explained. The fundamental component of judging individual events involves ranking performances from best to worst.
Individuals interested in helping can also sign up online. Volunteers can also sign up by contacting Becker at Robert.Becker@nwc.edu or 307-754-6118.
The NWC Forensics team resumes travel and competition after hosting the Trapper Rendezvous tournament for high schools. Their first stop is Utah for the Great Salt Lake Invitational Jan. 17-20.
To learn more about Forensics at Northwest College, visit https://nwc.edu/sites/forensics/.