Northwood University’s competitive speech team showcased their exceptional talent and skill at the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League Fall Invitational Tournament, held Dec. 7 at Ferris State University.
The team achieved remarkable success, earning first place in team sweepstakes and bringing home numerous individual awards.
“The results speak to the effort and passion each team member has poured into their craft,” stated Coach Mark Marciniak. “Their commitment to excellence embodies the values of Northwood University.”
The following students earned the following achievements during the fall invitational:
Excellent Abikphi of Midland, Michigan:
5th Place — Persuasive Speaking
5th Place — Impromptu Speaking
Top Novice — Impromptu Sales
Olivia Agnew of Fraser, Michigan:
2nd Place — Individual Sweepstakes
1st Place — Impromptu Speaking
2nd Place — Duo Interpretation
3rd Place — Persuasive Speaking
4th Place — Dramatic Interpretation
Hailey Bates of Midland, Michigan:
6th Place — Persuasive Speaking
Reagan Coffey of Pickerington, Ohio:
3rd Place — Informative Speaking
Top Novice — Informative Speaking
4th Place — Interviewing
Top Novice — Interviewing
6th Place — Impromptu Speaking
Christopher Escalante of Clarkston, Michigan:
1st Place — Informative Speaking
1st Place — Interviewing
4th Place — Duo Interpretation
6th Place — Impromptu Sales
Brooke Gordon of Port Austin, Michigan:
3rd Place — Individual Sweepstakes
2nd Place — Informative Speaking
2nd Place — Duo Interpretation
4th Place — Persuasive Speaking
Julian Lee of Macomb, Michigan:
2nd Place — Impromptu Sales
2nd Place — Interviewing
4th Place — Informative Speaking
4th Place — Duo Interpretation
Parker Maples of Howell, Michigan:
2nd Place — Impromptu Speaking
Top Novice — Impromptu Speaking
3rd Place — Duo Interpretation
Barrett Tefft of Davison, Michigan:
3rd Place — Duo Interpretation
3rd Place — Impromptu Speaking
Top Novice — Impromptu Speaking
Ethan Ward of Jenison, Michigan:
5th Place — Interviewing
6th Place — Extemporaneous Speaking
6th Place — Informative Speaking
“This strong showing from the entire team highlights Northwood University’s dedication to fostering communication excellence and critical thinking skills among its students,” Marciniak added.
Competitive Speech, also known as forensics, is a non-athletic sports team that competes at local, state and national levels. For more information about Northwood’s Competitive Speech Team, visit https://www.northwood.edu/student-life/organizations/competitive-speech-forensics/
