Debate Team takes second at University of West Florida Invitational
March 9, 2006
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Charles Harmon Director of University Relations, Sementha Mathews Manager of Public Information and Media Relations
Debate Team takes second at University of West Florida Invitational
Valdosta State University's Debate Team placed second in the
University of West Florida Marks Invitational Tournament, March
3-5. LaTaschka Applewhite, a senior in English, and Lindsay
Herring, a junior in communication, debated 12 teams from ten
schools such as Florida State University, University of South
Florida at Tampa, and Carson Newman College.
In individual events, Herring also won 2nd place out of 23 in
Debate and placed 3rd out of 20 in Prose, while also competing in
After Dinner Speaking, Dramatic Interpretation, and Program Oral
Interpretation (POI).
Other debate team members had notable achievements in their
categories. Kim Colon, a senior in English, placed 6th out of
twelve students in the POI category. Shannon Yerkic, a senior in
political science, placed 7th in the Impromptu category out of 21
competitors.
Dr. Michael Eaves, who has been a debate coach since arriving at
VSU in 1993, said the recent win is the best ranking since the VSU
team debated with Harvard University for the win at the University
of West Georgia over seven years ago.
Eaves said the debate experience teaches students how to think on
their feet, improves their listening and research skills, hones
their ability to process information quickly, and increases their
ability to communicate effectively. According to Eaves, students
become well-rounded as they study theories across disciplines and
learn how to take both sides of controversial issues.
Not only is the recent tournament the last scheduled event for the
VSU Debate Team, but for most of the team members, it will also be
their last college tournament ever. Herring is the only team member
who will not be graduating in the spring. Therefore, Eaves is on a
mission to recruit students from all majors for the upcoming
academic year who are interested in becoming stronger, more
competitive speakers.
For more information on VSU's Debate Team, contact Eaves at
259-5116 or meaves@valdosta.edu .
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