It looks like my Drama, Debate, and Forensics (public speaking) team is off to a good start. I currently have 14 members to the team with 11 planning to go to our first tournament of the year (which starts a week from tomorrow). Last year, I only had a maximum of six members--and that is only at one tournament--I usually had four. I cannot take any credit for the increase, as most of the new team members seem to have joined based on the enthusiastic testimony of at least one member of last year's team. Apparently, having time to spend at the Dimond Center before the competition starts is a really big draw.
Whatever their reasons, this group has also been willing to spread out to more than just the six events that we competed in last year (there are 16 possible events). I'm particularly happy that I have four students who are willing to jump right into the debate events. I even have one who wants to give pantomime a go.
This competition is coming two weeks earlier in the season than it ever has been before. I'm guessing that many of the teams and coaches are going in feeling a bit rushed and unprepared. I'm telling my students that, while wins are nice, we're going in for the experience--and to hang out at the Dimond Center.
Whatever their reasons, this group has also been willing to spread out to more than just the six events that we competed in last year (there are 16 possible events). I'm particularly happy that I have four students who are willing to jump right into the debate events. I even have one who wants to give pantomime a go.
This competition is coming two weeks earlier in the season than it ever has been before. I'm guessing that many of the teams and coaches are going in feeling a bit rushed and unprepared. I'm telling my students that, while wins are nice, we're going in for the experience--and to hang out at the Dimond Center.
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