Midlothian High School - Trojan Yearbook (Midlothian, VA)

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ISICS COMPETITOR JILL RIGHT SEEKS THE TANCE of Senior members ankenship and Eddie Cho. hed information for her Girls’ Original Oratory. SOPHOMORE MILISA TURBE- VILLE CONSULTS freshman debater Brandy Singleton regarding the pro- nunciation of a puzzling word. Be- cause their membership was small, the debate team grew to be a group of close friends. SOPHOMORE DEBATER ELIZA- BETH CARTWRIGHT PREPARES HER CONCLUDING ARGUMENT be- fore the district meet. The debate team placed second in the district competition. ACADEMICS FORENSICS DEBATE QO: ¥

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ONIA SANBORN, WHO PLAYED ELIZABETH WOO- DLING, RELAXED before the show with Fandango dancer Kristen Smeltzer. r BS EN RUMSON (SEAN MCGLYNN) LISTENED TO SOME ADVICE from the General Store owner, Salem (David Denson). “T think that the audience really enjoyed the colorful characters and corny lines.” — Jill Cartwright ’90 “Tonia (Elizabeth) was AWESOME as usual! — Greg Gielser ’89 “It was kind of racy. I counted eight bad words.” — Cristy Schaefer ’90 “It seemed to me that they were all just playing around; you know, putting on an act. I didn’t want to make a scene, so I didn’t say any thing.” — Eric Costello ’89 “T liked the Mormon family. They were highly amusing.” — Brandy Singleton ’92 “After having done Equus, I’m glad to see that they are doing a play suitable for minors.” — Rick Gray “Jill (Cherry) is a good kisser.” — Todd King (Jake) ’89 ACADEMICS Patut Your Wagon 25

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Confidence Key to Speaking Success alking in front of a group required self-assurance and poise. Mem- bers of the Debate and Forensics teams agreed that by participat- ing in their respective “sports” they gained valuable self confi- dence. They felt this confidence would give them an edge in future careers. Forensics participant Jill Cartwright felt the poise and per- suasive techniques she learned would aid her in the business world. Debater Jenn Reed ac- knowledged “that the analytical and speaking skills gained in de- bate will be a plus when I am a courtroom lawyer.” As its members learned valu- able skills, the Forensics team, coached by Mrs. Baugher, won honors. Susannah Sizemore and Wayne Blankenship took firsts in district competition; Leanne Gonzales and Cathy Corrie placed third in their respective areas. Chris Karluk, spelling champion, took first in districts and third in regionals. The debate team, in its first year, also faired well evidenced by their award for second place in the district. They gained exper- ience by participating in several area competitions. Their topic this year: ‘““The federal govern- ment should implement a com- prehensive program for U.S. citi- zens over 65 to guarantee retire- ment security.” Debate and forensics competi- tors not only had to speak but also had to do thorough research. De- bater Elizabeth Cartwright said, “T spent many Saturday after- noons at UR’s library.” Though these activities re- quired much time, work, and pa- tience, the participants felt they reaped valuable rewards from their efforts. | TREY STEWART PRACTICE SPEAKING | ATASLOWER PACE. Jennifer felt debate helped polish her analytical and speaking eke : DEBAT TEAM: Front Row: J. Wilson, M. J. Reed, S. Owens C. Hancock. L. Tsung, K. McDonald, B. - Singleton, D. Daniel, E. Cartw- FORENSICS DEBATE ACADEMICS | ; SOIT @