VSU Debate Club's Individual Events Team participates in theirfirst National Individual Events Championship action
March 19, 2004
04-28
Charles Harmon Director of University Relations
VSU Debate Club's Individual Events Team participates in theirfirst National Individual Events Championship action
Valdosta State University's debate and individual events team
recently set a new precedent for their club by attending this
year's Novice National Individual Events Championship, held at the
University of Houston in Texas, March 5-7. Thirty-eight different
schools participated from 18 states with approximately 300
participants, making it the largest turnout in the tournament's
22-year history. Among those participating were three VSU students,
Adam Camacho, Kim Colon, and Beth Tracy, who were led by VSU debate
team coach, Dr. Mike Eaves.
?Due to the large pool of contestants, the competition was fierce
and merciless,? said Eaves. He added that contestants were required
to receive first place marks in each of their preliminary rounds if
they wanted to secure an award.
?While we did not bring home a trophy, we did secure some excellent
marks in preliminary competition, ? said Eaves.
Kim Colon received a second place mark in one of her dramatic
interpretation rounds and Beth Tracy received a third place mark in
the same division. Together, the two had a third place mark in
dramatic duo.
Adam Camacho received two third place marks in After Dinner
Speaking. He also competed in Dramatic Interpretation.
Dr. Eaves had the honor of judging finals in Dramatic
Interpretation and After Dinner Speaking.
?For a novice tournament, this was incredible,? said Eaves, adding,
?The level of competition and expertise at the beginning level was
hard to believe; our VSU Individual Event competitors represented
the school well at its fist national individual events
competition.?
The VSU team also competes in debate and has traveled to a number
of places this year, including LSU and the University of Wyoming.
The debate team's national was held in January at the Phi Kappa
Delta National Tournament.
Eaves encourages students from all majors on campus to join the
team. ?There are no requirements or pre-requisites,? said Eaves. He
said he just asks that students show up for practice, be on time,
and try their best.
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