Ernest Seaholm High School - Piper Yearbook (Birmingham, MI)

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Forensicators Spark Do you enjoy speaking to atten- tive audiences? If so, forensics may be for you. Forensics is competitive speaking which is presented in two different ways. The first of these is called Public Address. This in- cludes informative and persuasive speeches as well as orations. The second category is entitled Interpretation. This includes dra- matic, humorous, duo and multiple interpretation. The participants choose a piece that they want to use in competition. The advisors, John Klemme and Pete Shaheen, help choose what is performed and help in the cutting and adapting of the scripts. They also give directions on characteriza- tion (interpreting the character in the script). Three-year forensicator Tom Fis- cella finds forensics rewarding. The best part about forensics is understanding the piece you ' re by Sarah York performing. If you can convey the ■ PI 1 Wl m 1 - ■ f m ■ g B (WR£ COl; 1 H M 1 ■ - V B H ' f f 1 yi ii f 1 . ■ 1 1 » Forensicators Ted Halbert and Dave Martin Junior John Abate helps fellow class member work on interpreting and developing charac- Maureen McLaughlin edit Freddy the Fallin.-i ters they must become in their duo interpre- Leaf, which was her piece, for the teacher s tation competition piece entitled The Push- final approval. piioio by Doug Enj . cart Peddlers. pholo by Doug Engle same sense of understanding and intensity to the judge and audience, you know that you have performed well. Jim Killeen agreed, Forensics has taught me how to speak well, organize my thoughts quickly, and gain more confidence speaking be- fore groups. The competitions are difficult, especially if you ' re Forensics is something that if you want to be good you have to commit your- self entirely to it. If you ' re committed enough, the rewards can be satisfying. Ted Halbert not prepared. The competitions take place on Saturdays. There are between three and five preliminary rounds before the semi-final cut. The competitors rotate between two pieces of work for each round they advance to the final rounds. These competitions are the major thrust of the year. There is the same pressure for forensica- tors as there is for a sports participant, according to Mau- reen McLaughlin. It takes a lot of dedication. You must have the ability to understand literature and theme. You have to convert this understanding to a physical, dramatic statement. By signing up for the forensics class, after having completed the speech credit, any student is eligible to compete. Suggests Tom Fiscclla, Certainly you should try it, but you must devote yourself to it. n ' y t 5 M ' ' , 66 FORENSICS

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One can almost see the wheels turning as Debate teacher John Klemme points out the senior Chris Weidman develops a tactical evident contradictions written on the board argument for the affirmative side during to assist his team develop strategy. a debate. photo by Doug Engle Photo by Paul Donar FRONTROWAdam Brode. DrewMarsh. Carrie Crink. Claus VonZastrow. THIRD Novice team members sophomore Adam Ken Alexander. Amy Zaiman. SECOND ROW: Pete Shaheen. Dan Hubert. Joel Brode. and jun.or Nancy Takemor, use he ROW Amy Gibson. AndvSpilkin. Nancy McElva.n. Dan Muir. Brian Snitzer. and library resources to put together a flaw es Takemori Chris Weidman. Licia Carlson. John Klemme. argument pho,„ by Doug Engle DEBATE 65

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Jon Teachman perfects his reading with Forensics advisor Pete Shaheen shows added movements as he performs in front of senior George Work how to improve his the class. This is Teachman ' s first year in presentation, and make it more effective forensics. phoio by Doug Engle for competition. ; FRONT ROW: MaryBeth Simon. Alyson Crabtree. Joan Stevens, Bullwinkle. Cheryl Tomblinson. Nancy Takemori. SECOND ROW: Erin Berline. Amy ZaI- man. Sue Davis, Missy Gibson, Danielle Bolla. Karen Gunther. Lisa Bagchi. THfRD ROW: John Klemme, Mark Bar- man, Charlie Leto, Ken Webb, Dan Muir, Dan Hubert. Jon Teachman, Joel McEIvain, John Abate. Ted Halbert, Maureen McLau- ghlin. Michelle Hartman, Jen Schnell, Keri Mangiapane. Pete Shaheen. FOURTH ROW: Tom Fiscella. Gordon White. Drew Marsh. Dave Martin, Claus VanZastro, Kevin Burke, Christian Thompson, Jim Killeen, Carrie Krink. FORENSICS 67