Auburn School District No. 408
915 4th Street Northeast, Auburn, WA  98002

 12/01/03

NEWS RELEASE
ARHS Forensics Team Performs an Outstanding Job at
Puyallup High School Speech and Debate Tournament

The Auburn Riverside Forensic team competed at the Puyallup High School Speech and Debate Tournament on Friday and Saturday, November 14 and 15.  The team did an outstanding job, earning 14 awards with 12 being won by different students.  The following students earned awards:

In Novice Expository Speaking:

•     Jessica Foster, Finalist

•     James Bolden, Finalist

•     Nichole Forsyth, Second Place

•     Meagen Pries, First Place

In Senior Expository Speaking:

•     Amanda Roll, Finalist

•     Jesse Willard, Finalist

In Novice Dual Interpretation:

•     Meagan Pries and Joe Lawrence, Second Place

In Senior Dual Interpretation:

•     Jesse Willard and Brad Pederson, Finalists

In Novice Impromptu Speaking:

•     Casey Wilson, Finalist

In Novice Humorous Interpretation:

•     Christi Gagner, Second Place

In Novice Oratory:

•     Leandra Klistoff, Finalist

•     Joe Lawrence, Second Place

Mark Davis is the Auburn Riverside High School debate advisor.  For more information, contact Mark Davis at (253) 804-5154.