Forensics Team

Saturday, Jan. 21 @ Divine Savior Holy Angels 9:00 am

Monday, Feb. 2 @ Waterloo - Conference Meet 4:30 pm

March 16-20 Spring Break

Wednesday, April 8 Friends and Family Night @ LLHS 6 pm

Saturday, April 11 @ Neenah WFCA State Tournament 9:00 am

Warrior orators compete in these categories:

Moments in History

A speech about a specific historical event, person, or topic - uses a visual aid.

Farrago (death, love, hatred, jealousy, etc.)

A performance that mixes different pieces (poems, articles, stories) into one themed presentation.

Demonstration

A speech that shows how to do something using props, steps, and clear explanations.

4-Minute Speaking

A short, informative speech about a real-world topic, written and memorized by the performer.

Special Occasion

A creative speech written for a "special" setting (like a eulogy, roast, or wedding toast).

Duo Interpretation

Two performers act out a scene from a published play or book - memorized, with no props, and no touching.

Prose (a lot of emotion)

A serious or humorous performance of published fiction or nonfiction, read from a binder.

Solo Serious Acting (a lot of emotion)

A memorized dramatic performance of a character or scene from a published play or script.

Solo Humorous Acting

A memorized comedic performance of a character or scene from a published play or script.

Solo Acting

A memorized dramatic or humorous piece combining acting skills - similar to serious/humorous acting but one unified category.

Poetry (Read with feelings, e.g. Sad…Disturbed (The Raven)…confused…..Love……)

A dramatic performance of published poetry with strong emotion, interpretation, and pacing.

Oratory

A persuasive speech written by the student that argues for a belief, solution, or action.

Radio Announcing (Student that can work under pressure..Radio Voice...different voices maybe)

Students record a simulated live radio broadcast including news, weather, and ads - read from a script.

Public Address (The topic is chosen for you by the state)

A speech adapted from something the student originally delivered outside of forensics (e.g., graduation speech, TED-style talk).

Storytelling (Choose one of the selected topics by the State -- for lively people who can do voices).

A retold children's or folk story using strong characterization - perform seated.

Group Interpretation

A small group performs an adapted story or theme using synchronized movement and narration.

Informative Speaking

A researched, original speech that teaches the audience about a topic - visual aids allowed.

Impromptu Speaking

Students draw random topics and give a short speech after a very quick prep time.

Extemporaneous Speaking

Students choose a current-events question, research for 30 minutes, and deliver a speech.

Steve Lauber, coach
Conference Champs 2010-2024, 2026