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A PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL FORENSIC LEAGUE V O LU M E 87 I S S U E 2 Rostrum OCTOBER 2012 Introducing Our New Website! INSIDE: Navigating the Site Even More Resources! Top Ten New Features DEBATING WHERE YOU COULD SAVE SOME MONEY? Look no further than your car insurance. The National Forensic League and GEICO have teamed up to offer you great rates on auto insurance, and League members could be eligible for a special discount. GEICO offers low rates, exceptional 24-hour customer service, and high-quality car insurance to more than 10 million policyholders across the United States. In addition to car insurance, GEICO can also help insure your motorcycle, and the GEICO Insurance Agency can help you with homeowners, renters, condo, boat insurance, and more. Visit www.geico.com/stu/NFL or call 1-800-368-2734 to see how much you could save today! Be sure to mention your affiliation with the National Forensic League to be eligible for the special savings. 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Choosing the UTNIF’s rigorous course of practice and study is a Asgood the step culmination in the right of alldirection. the passion, Join usdedication, next summer and hardand see work for of yourself the season, why thethe NFL UTNIF tournament is one of thetruly largest repres andents most the bestsuccessful of our speechcommunity. and debate In 2013, the UTNIFworkshops will continuein the country. to do its Our part alumni in contributing have won toLeague the NFL’s championships long tradition and of excellencefinal rounds and in integrity the House, in speechthe Senate, and Publicdebate Forum, education. Policy Debate, U.S. Extemp, Extemp Commentary, Impromptu Speaking, Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous As you begin the new competitive year, we encourage you to keep us in mind. Interpretation, Poetry, and more. Join us next summer and see for yourself why the UTNIF is one of the largest and most successful speech and debate workshops in the country. Our alumni have won NFL championships and NFL final rounds in the House, the Senate, Public Forum, Policy Debate, US Extemp, Extemp Commentary, Impromptu Speaking, Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Poetry and more. UTNIFUTNIF www.utspeech.net Dept.Dept. of of Communication Communication Studies Studies www.utdebatecamp.comwww.utdebatecamp.com 11 University University Station, Station, A1105 A1105 phone: (512) 471-5518 Austin,Austin, TX TX 78705 78705 [email protected]@austin.utexas.edu Chief Air Guitar Officer. Chief I’m Still Cool Officer. Chief Got Your Back Officer. Chief Life Officer. You’re the boss of your life. Your own Chief Life Officer – responsible for what happens today and planning for tomorrow. That’s why Lincoln Financial offers products designed to help you protect the ones you love, and secure your future. Ask your financial professional how Lincoln can help you take charge and be your own Chief Life Officer. Take charge at lincolnfinancial.com/clo. 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Roberts Quad 29 Pi Kappa Delta at 100 Ruby Coach Recognition 38 Gaining an Understanding of 50 Coach Profile: Online Interp Source Rules Jeffrey Miller 86 NDCA Coaches' Corner Year in Review by Aarron Schurevich 53 Century Society Report 54 Point Leaders 58 State All Americans 66 Largest Schools 67 Largest Number of New Degrees 68 Chapter Honor Societies 75 Charter Chapter Report 84 New Degrees Summary Have you registered for the IPPF yet? See page 13 for details! rs o Trum | OCTOBER 2012 3 From the Editor Board of Directors Don Crabtree, President Park Hill High School Dear National Forensic League, 1909 6th Avenue St. Joseph, MO 64505 This issue of Rostrum is filled with several important (816) 261-2661 updates. In September, we debuted our new website, [email protected] www.nationalforensicleague.org. Within these pages, we Kandi King are pleased to give you an in-depth tour of the site’s new 6058 Gaelic features—along with the rich variety of additional programs San Antonio, TX 78240 (210) 641-6761 and services now available to our members, alumni, parents, [email protected] and supporters. Pam Cady Wycoff This month, we also celebrate the many accomplishments of our students Apple Valley High School and coaches from the past school year, including our inaugural list of State All 14450 Hayes Road Apple Valley, MN 55124-6796 Americans, recognizing the top 1% of point earners in each state. Congratulations (952) 431-8200 on outstanding season! By continuing to enter points and track your progress [email protected] through our online Honor Society Records, you are sparking legacy. In the coming months, we are committed to finding even more ways to recognize our members Tommie Lindsey, Jr. James Logan High School and advocate the power of speech and debate. 1800 H Street Union City, CA 94587 We look forward to hearing your feedback about our new website and other (510) 471-2520, Ext. 4408 initiatives so that we may better serve you. To share your thoughts and ideas, [email protected] please email [email protected]. Pamela K. McComas Topeka High School Sincerely, 800 W. 10th Topeka, KS 66612-1687 (785) 295-3226 [email protected] J. Scott Wunn Timothy E. Sheaff Executive Director Dowling Catholic High School 1400 Buffalo Road West Des Moines, IA 50265 (515) 222-1035 [email protected] Bro. Kevin Dalmasse, FSC, Admin Rep Powering speech. Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School 4720 Fifth Avenue Launching leaders. 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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to the 3240 Vaughn Road above address. Montgomery, AL 36106 Rostrum provides a forum for the forensic community. The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and (334) 272-8210 not necessarily the opinions of the League, its officers, or its members. The National Forensic League does not [email protected] guarantee advertised products and services unless sold directly by the League. 4 rs o Trum | OCTOBER 2012 www.nationalforensicleague.org 2012-2013 Topics Topic release Information lincoln-Douglas Topic release Dates oTrC oBe 2012 Public Forum Debate August 15 September-October Topic Resolved: Developed countries October 1 November-December Topic have a moral obligation to mitigate December 1 January-February Topic the effects of climate change. February 1 March-April Topic May 1 National Tournament Topic Public Forum Topic release Dates sTmeP e Ber / oCToBer 2012 August 15 September Topic Lincoln-Douglas Debate September 1 October Topic Resolved: The United States October 1 November Topic ought to extend to non-citizens November 1 December Topic accused of terrorism the same December 1 January Topic constitutional due process January 1 February Topic protections it grants to citizens. February 1 March Topic March 1 April Topic May 1 National Tournament Topic 2012-13 2013-14 Policy Debate Topic Voting Policy Debate • Topic synopsis printed in the October Rostrum Resolved: The United States federal • Final vote to occur online in December government should substantially • Topic for 2013-14 released in the February Rostrum increase its transportation infrastructure investment in the Other topics are available by visiting us online at www.nationalforensicleague.org. United States. Vote online for 2013-14 2012-13 PArTNer CoNTesT Policy Debate resolutions International Public Policy Forum Chapter advisors may vote online for the 2013-14 Policy Debate topic areas until 4 p.m. CDT on October 19, 2012. To vote, rank Resolved: Adaptation should be the your preferences for the topic areas 1 (best) though 5.