.: Faculty Advisor

Cheryl Potts - cpotts@pisd.edu
Karen Wilbanks - kwilban@pisd.edu
Vanda Terrell - vterrel@pisd.edu

**Complete faculty advisor information**

.: What is National Forensic League?

NFL is the oldest and most prestigious speech organization in the United States. Students gain membership by completing competitive rounds of public speaking, making public speeches and by speaking as service projects. Points are awarded for each of these areas and as students advance, they receive higher degrees. The top students can compete for designation as an NFL Academic All-American.

National Forensic League Web Connection - http://www.nflonline.org

.: What is Texas Forensic Association

TFA is a speech service organization in Texas which provides competitive speaking situations for students in high schools, both public and private regardless of size and location.

Texas Forensic Association Web Connection - http://txfa.org

.: About PSHS NFL/TFA Chapter

Here at Plano Senior, we have a tradition of excellence. Students who compete on a Speech and Debate team have a real edge over their peers. Students hone skills not only in the classroom, but also in real life practice at tournaments. Depending on the event, students perform original or selected works at tournaments hosted by the Texas Forensic Association, University Interscholastic League and National Forensic League. In August, students have the opportunity to host a Texas Forensic Association Tournament. In February, PSST! students have the opportunity to audition to attend the Stanford University Invitational Tournament. Competitive Speech students learn teamwork, communication and leadership skills, how to take criticism, and how to grow from that criticism.

.: 2005-2006 Year in Summary

The Plano Senior High School Speech team has had a wonderful year.
Last June, nine Plano Senior students qualified for the National Tournament of the National Forensic League held in Salt Lake City, Utah. Courtney Sartor reached the finals of Congress competition (top 32 in the nation), Cornelius Lee and Stephanie Anuwe reached the quarterfinals of Duo Acting, and Iku Ufomado reached the octofinals of Humorous Interpretation. Other Plano Senior national qualifiers included: Elaine Zhou, Ashley Hatcher, Josh Wurzman, YaoYao Chen, and David Liu.

In the 2004-2005 school year, the team has scheduled 24 competitive events, several student showcases, and at least five outside-of-school communication activities. The team will host a TFA Qualifying Tournament on August 27-28th.

Alumni of Plano Senior's Speech Team are currently attending Harvard, Yale, Northwestern, Stanford, Berkley, Emory, the University of Chicago, Tufts, the University of Texas, Rice, among other prestigious universities across the nation and abroad.