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Back row, left to right: Thaddaeus Carr II, Sharnita Redley, Jovan Gudger, Plascilla Foster, Etta Oben
Front row, left to right: Jimmy Johnson, Emily Allen, Kate Mathews, Joshua Cochran, Terrance Clanton

Front row (from left to right): Antoinette Lewis, Sharnita Redley,
Jovan Gudger,
Jimmy Johnson, Emily Allen, Kate Mathews,
Terrance Clanton (in back), Thaddaeus Carr II, Etta Oben,
Joshua Cochran, Plascilla Foster (in back), Gina Bufano

Team after MVCC Tournament.
Left to right: Favian Apata, Kelly Johnson,
Ora Adams, Emily Allen, Jacob Hendron,
Felicia Ditmars, Patrick Huber,

2006-2007 Team with trophies, Spring 2007
Back row, left to right: Franklin McFadden,
Favian Apata, Brittany Alson, Felicia Ditmars

2006-2007 Team after MVCC Tournament, Fall 2006
Left to right: Coach Dave Naze, Josh Razavi,
Franklin McFadden,
Kelly Johnson, AudreyMcKinney,
Danielle Williams,
Felicia Ditmars, Favian Apata,
Brittany Alston
Front row: Jerry Rivera, Jonathon Mysiewicz


Team with Regional Silver Awards, March 2005
Back row, left to right: Branden Freye, Justin Russell, Mark Feimer;
Front row: Felicia Wilkins, Suzann Leonard, Mary Corrigan
Team with Highland Tournament Trophies, February 2005
Back row, left to right: Mary Corrigan, Mark Feimer, Felecia Wilkins, Suzann Leonard, Branden Freye;
Front row: Merridith Bresnahan, Justin Russell

Team at Regional Tournament Spring 2004
Left to Right: Kerry Luckett, Adam Briones, A.J. Hall, Suzann Leonard, Felecia Wilkins
Team holding First Place Quality Award at the Highland Tournament, February 2003
Left to right, Matt Churilla, A.J. Hall, and Kerry Luckett

Mike Hopkins holding his First Place Award for Informative Speaking
Kishwaukee Tournament, Fall, 1999

Mitch Neher said:
"Being a member of the Forensics Team here at PSC is not about competing against students from other schools and worrying about whether you win or lose. Instead, it's only about challenging yourself to grow and develop and to improve and progress. Therefore, you can't lose, but you can only win by joining the Forensics Team at PSC."
The Forensics Team (also called the Speech Team) provides students with the opportunity to improve their speaking skills while participating in intercollegiate competition. Just as with a sports team, members travel to different colleges and universities around Illinois (and beyond) to compete in tournaments against the students of other colleges and universities.
Students typically compete in one or more events (such as Persuasive speaking or Prose Interpretation--click here to see an explanation of the different events) at each tournament. Judges will listen to their presentations, and trophies or medals will be awarded to the top six competitors in each event.
Yes, you can. The Forensics Team has regular practice sessions as indicated below. During these meetings, coaches will offer advice and assistance in developing members' presentations. Team members also help each other.
Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. in Room 2193 or 2612 Thursday, 2-3 p.m. in Room 2193 or 2612 (Other days and times will be arranged)
Now you can be a part of the Forensics Team AND earn a credit hour too. When you enroll in Comm 196, you are automatically a part of the Forensics Team. While you practice your events and attend the Forensics Tournaments, you will also earn one elective credit hour!
For more information contact Elighie Wilson (708-709-7767), Dave Naze (708-709-3595) or Ed Schwarz (708-709-3772) or send an e-mail message to Ed Schwarz or come to one of the meetings:
Tuesday, 2-3 p.m. in Room 2193 or 2612
Thursday, 2-3 p.m. in Room 2193 or 2612
Other days and times to be arranged!