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No, it's not CSI! What is Forensics? Often thought of only applying to courts of law and evidence, contemporary forensics is the art of public discussion which includes speech, debate, researched argument and other forms of rhetoric. It seems obvious why it would have its roots in law and courtrooms.  Forensics is competitive speech and debate.  The Forensics Team attends tournaments where members compete in the different areas of speech,   interpretation, and debate events. Achievements                                                       Objective: The Forensics Team will carry current success towards future growth. 2004-2005 season saw several members of competitive speech team qualify for nationals Earned over 15 awards and trophies in both individual and team categories, while developing presentation skills and friendships that will last a lifetime 2005-2006 season included 26 out of 44 members participating in 8 tournaments 24 students brought home 50 individual awards and 4 team awards 12 students qualified for nationals in 20 events                      Who can benefit? You can change the world.  You had better be able to express yourself clearly and concisely, though.  Forensics, the art of expressing ideas in an organized, professional manner, is an invaluable skill for almost any career path.  Future business leaders, actors, writers, lawyers and any person who wants to make a serious impact within their world can benefit from the study and practice. As a member of the Forensics Team you can: Earn External Experience units towards graduation  Build confidence, self perception, & poise Increase self-presentation skills Improve time-management skills Enhance knowledge of critical issues Develop phenomenal research skills Strengthen critical thinking & argumentation Unite with other dynamic students while working together for team  success Apply fundamentals of oral communication in a competitive learning setting, which cannot be duplicated in the classroom Highlight skills and academic extracurricular competition on your resume Making friends and having fun Forensics personality traits: Do you enjoy making people laugh? Are you organized to a fault? Do you enjoy staying on top of current events? Are you the kind of person who tells it like it is? Do you want to share your opinions? Do you believe that you argue well? These are all trademarks of Forensicators! So, if you have any of these qualities or you just want to see what forensication is all about, join us for our next meeting! For more information please contact our advisor, Dr. Lisa Riede at: lriede@lhup.edu or 893-2150. Nothing gives one person so much advantage over another as to remain always cool and unruffled under all circumstances.    -Thomas Jefferson