Baylor University is proud to serve as the official host and primary sponsor of the 55th National Debate Tournament. We sincerely value and appreciate the many campus and community partners that have joined with us in hosting this prestigious toumament: Dr. Robert Sloan and the Office of the President. Dr. Donald Schmeltekopf and the Office of the Provost. Dr. Wallace Daniel and Ms. Julie Stahl and the College of Arts and Sciences. Brad Toben and the Baylor Law School. Dr. Terry Maness and Ms. Carolyn Boeche and the Hankamer School of Business. Stan Madden and the Office of University Relations. Dr. Michael Korpi and the Department of Communication Studies. Dr. Doug Ferdon and Ms. Pam Davis in the Department of Journalisme Dr. Robert Yinger and Ms. Claudia Rhea and the School of Education. Dr. Maurice Hunt and Ms. Carol McCulloch and the Department of English. Ms. Sue Moore and the staff of the Bill Daniel Student Center. Mr. Jeff Walters and the Student Life Complex. Mary Lee Tandy and ARAMARK Catering. Beth Michaelis and the Visitors Center. The office of Printing Procurement. A special thanks goes to Ms. Marilyn Spivey and to the past and present members of the Glenn R. Capp Debate Forum. Tournament Director Donn Parson, University of Kansas Tabulation Room Staff Rich Edwards, Baylor University Pat Ganer, Cypress Community College Dan Lingel, Jesuit College Preparatory Arnie Madsen, Man at Large Cate Palczewski, University of Northern Iowa NDT Board of Trustees Tim Hynes, State University of West Georgia, Chair Pat Ganer, Cypress Community College John Gossett, University of North Texas Tom Hollihan, University of Southern California Brett O'Donnell, Liberty University NDT Committee John Fritch, Southwest Missouri State University, Chair Frank Harrison, Trinity University, Secretary Shawn Whalen, San Francisco State University, District I Glen Frappier, Gonzaga University, District II Joel Rollins, University of Texas, District III Fred Sternhagen, Concordia College and Dick Lesicko, Macalester College, District IV Heidi Hamilton, Augustana College, District V Mike Janas, Samford University, District VI Warren Decker, George Mason University, District VII Tim Mahoney, Pace University, District VIII Matt Stannard,University of Wyoming, District IX Greg Achten, AFA Representative Gordon Mitchell, AFA Representative Cate Palczewski, University of Northern Iowa, AFA Representative Ed Panetta, AFA Representative American Forensic Association Officers Karla K. Leeper, Baylor University, President David Hingstman, University of Iowa, Vice President STATE OF TEXAS OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR March 15, 2001 Greetings to: 55th National Debate Tournament Welcome to Baylor University for the 55th National Debate Tournament. Congratulations to the schools, the competitors and those who helped to prepare them for today's challenge. It is truly a privilege for the Lone Star State to host one ofthe premier intercollegiate academic events in the nation. Texas is proud of its colleges and universities. Weare even more pleased that so many ofthem participate in intercollegiate speech and debate activities. Higher education is my passion, and I fully recognize that skills gained through participation in intercollegiate speech and debate enhance the value of education. Texans are known for their hospitality, which I know will be on fine display in Waco. I hope that those ofyou from out oftown have an opportunity to visit the city's cultural and historical treasures. Mrs. Perry joins me in sending best wishes for a memorable tournament. Sincerely, [: ~ r \~ BAYLOR U N V E R S T Y March 29, 2001 Dear National Debate Tournament Participants, On behalf of the faculty, staff, and students of Baylor University, I am pleased to welcome you to our campus to take part in the fifty-fifth annual National Debate Tournament. ~ II As the winner of three national debate titles, numerous regional titles, and local and II iJ individual awards, Baylor's commitment to intercollegiate debate is very strong. i·l J. Therefore, it is an honor for the university to host this very prestigious tournament. I Ii jJ would like to personally thank Dr. Karla Leeper, Director of the Glenn. R. Capp Debate I: i! Forum at Baylor, for the work she has done to make this opportunity possible for Baylor. I) The students of Baylor University, both past and present, have benefited greatly from the skill development that debating provides, and we are thrilled to be counted among those institutions whose students actively participate in intercollegiate competition. Again, welcome to Baylor. Your presence at this tournament is a witness to your outstanding accomplishments in the area of debate. I wish you all the best as you compete in the fifty-fifth annual National Debate Tournament. Sincerely, ~J;S_~ Robert B. Sloan, Jr. -. President jc OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT PO BOX 97096 . WACO, TEXAS 76798-7096 . (254) 710-3555 . FAX (254) 710-3557 BAYLOR U N V E R S T Y January 18,2001 Dear NDT Participants: On behalf ofthe Law School, it is a pleasure for me to welcome you to the campus of Baylor University. The Baylor Law School's connection to the intercollegiate debate community is a long 1 and accomplished one. The Leon Jaworski Scholarship has provided an opportunity for many I former debaters to receive a free legal education at one of the preeminent law schools in the nation. Our alumni include several national champions and top individual speakers. I I! II Over the next several days you will be participating in one of the most prestigious Ii intercollegiate competitions in the country. I congratulate you, your coaches and your 1 institutions on your qualification. Good luck and best wishes for a successful tournament. li1 I Bradley J. B. Toben Dean SCHOOL OF LAW OFFICE OF THE DEAN PO BOX 97288 . WACO, TEXAS 76798-7288 . (254) 710-1911 . FAX (254) 710-2316 . WEBSITE law.baylor.edu More than 150 years ago Baylor University's Baptist founders sought to establish an institution of higher learning dedicated to Christian principles, superior academics and a shared sense of community. Today the University's motto -- Pro Ecclesia, Pro Texana (for church, for state) -­ remains the foundation of its mission. Baylor University, chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state, is affiliated with the Baptist I General Convention of Texas and is the largest Baptist university in the world. II II I !I While remaining true to its heritage, Baylor has grown to more ij than 13,700 students, and its nationally recognized academic "ii divisions provide 158 baccalaureate degree programs at the ,j ii" undergraduate level. The University also offers 23 master's "IJ I' .1] degrees with 65 programs of study, one educational specialist ij and 15 doctoral degree programs through the Graduate School " plus the juris doctor through the Law School and the master of divinity, master of divinity/master of music, master of ©2000, Baylor University divinity/master of social work and doctor of ministry through George W. Truett Theological Seminary. Baylor consistently attracts high-quality students. It ranks among the nation's top 1 percent in the number of freshman National Merit Scholars enrolled, and is one of eight Texas colleges or universities and one of only 261 institutions in the country with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. Committed unalterably to character and leadership development with a service orientation, the University encourages students to become involved in one or more of the 260 student organizations on campus. Exemplifying Baylor's commitment to lead the way in both learning and living, the University's alumni serve as ministers and judges, doctors and teachers, artists and business leaders, and populate many other professions. It is our people - students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends - who comprise the heart and soul of the institution. The individuals who make up the Baylor family share a common commitment to supporting a community where faith, learning, scholarshipend-service to others are pursued with equal Vigor. Debate at Baylor University began as part of the weekly meetings of the Philomathesian Literary society in 1850, spilled over to intercollegiate competition when Baylor challenged the University of Texas to a debate in 1893 under the sponsorship of Baylor's Lone Star School of Oratory, took a shot in the arm in 1905 when the Baylor Oratorical Association assumed control, and really took off in 1923 when Baylor took over the activity as a university-sponsored program. Baylor University, chartered under the Republic of Texas on February 1, 1845, opened with twenty four students and one teacher in the preparatory department on May 18, 1846, enrolled its first collegiate students in June 1847, and reported its first collegiate students in June 1847, and reported enrollments of about one hundred students by January 1848. forensic activities were stressed almost from the beginning. Baylor's first annual catalogue, published in 1851, gives the l first record of debates among Baylor students held at the regular weekly meeting of the Philomathesian Literary Society. By 1854, four rival societies had been organized. ~ The first intercollegiate debate in Baylor's history was held in 1893 with the University of Texas. I) The best Philomathesian Society debater ( a young man who was later to become Governor of Texas and President of Baylor University) and the best Erisophian Society debater (who later served as United States Senator from Texas for thirty years) joined forces for this debate which created such intense interest among Baylor students that they chartered a special train to Austin, Texas, to support their team. The next year over 5000 people turned out for the return engagement held in the old Cotton Palace in Waco. The long history of forensics at Baylor as a university sponsored activity differs greatly in organization and administration from the period as a student-sponsored activity, but the primary purpose remains the same-to provide a worthwhile activity whereby students can band themselves together outside their regular classes to further their education.