2008-09+Results

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=**11/05/08 at Neshaminy HS**= Congratulations to the UM Forensics Team for Speech and Debate which traveled to Neshaminy this week for the first contest of their seasons. Junior Richard Ta dominated the competition, and stands at the top of league rankings with a 3-0 record in Lincoln Douglas Debate. The senior team of Michael Gutkowski and LeMing Chen competed in the Public Forum Debate event, and posted a 2-1 record, beginning their quest to return to the League semifinals. Alyssa Goodman and Kevin Ralph took the week off of competition to serve as league officials. In two weeks, Upper Merion will host an after school tournament for the league, and that will serve as the first contest of the year for many of the new recruits to our team. =3/12-14/09 at LaSalle College HS= The UM Forensics Team competed at the National Qualifiers, held by the LaSalle College High School, last Thursday (3/12/09) and Friday (3/13/09) in Lincoln Douglas Debate and Public Forum Debate. Junior Richard Ta had competed in Lincoln Douglas, however lost his first two rounds and was disqualified from going off to Nationals with a score of 0-2. Up next, it was time for Freshmen Alex Tassoni and Max Lindsay to take a chance, hoping they would make it to Nationals by competing in Public Forum Debate. However, there hopes came crashing down as they were swept away by the competition and lost both their rounds, resulting in a score of 0-2. Even with such a loss, the team intends to come back next year with more experience, better arguements, and perhaps a few more Freshmen.

=3/27-28/09 at Susquehanna University= The Upper Merion Forensics Team for Speech and Debate returned from the State Tournament this weekend with its highest finish ever. Michael Gutkowski earned team-record rankings in Impromptu Speaking, which Max Lindsay earned a second-place decision in Radio Announcing before stumbling in the second round. But the biggest story was Senior Kevin Ralph's performance in Student Congress. His bill, which would have reversed the smoking ban in restaurants, was selected first on the docket, and Kevin's speech propelled him into the Super Session, where finalists are chosen. At the end of the tournament, Kevin earned a 5th place plaque, out of 53 contestants, in the event. Congratulations to the entire team for a great season!