NEWS

ROME, Ga. — The Newberry College Speech & Debate Team made an outstanding impression at the Autumn in the Mountains Forensic Tournament, held Oct. 26 at Berry College.

The team demonstrated exceptional talent across a variety of categories, including after-dinner speaking, dramatic interpretation, extemporaneous speaking, impromptu sales, impromptu speaking, informative speaking, persuasive speaking, program oral interpretation, public narrative, and slam poetry. This event provided a platform for students to refine their abilities, engage in friendly competition and foster camaraderie with peers from other institutions.

The following Newberry students placed in their respective competitions:

• Jada Felder placed 4th in public narrative

• Zy'Tavien Abrams placed as the top novice in program oral interpretation

• Paul Fisher secured 6th in impromptu sales

• Denim Morrison placed 6th in informative speaking

“Participating in this competition allowed our students to not only demonstrate their hard work but also to learn from other talented speakers,” said assistant coach Bill Kuehl. “We are incredibly proud of their achievements and the spirit and determination they all brought to the event.”

The team showcased its skills and passion for the art of communication, competing against institutions such as the University of Alabama, the University of Florida, UNC Charlotte and the University of Georgia, among others.

The Newberry College Speech Team fosters a love for public speaking and debate among its members, providing them with opportunities to grow as communicators and leaders. The team looks forward to continuing its season with competitions next semester.

For more information about the Newberry College Speech & Debate program, please contact head coach David Harpool at David.Harpool@newberry.edu.