The Saddleback College Forensics Team competed at California Community College Forensics Association (CCCFA) State Championships on March 18th through the 22nd in Concord, California. Co-Team Director Larry Radden stated, “We have only begun with the medals. I can’t wait to see the National Results.” According to Heidi Ochoa, Co-Team Director, “We are so proud of the students! I’ve never seen such a poised and dedicated group. The students and coaches are thrilled for Nationals.”
Several new students immediately made a splash garnering several medals for Saddleback.
Here are the individual awards:
Andrew Ronquillo- Gold Medal: Communication Analysis, Silver Medal: Persuasion Speaking, Silver Medal: Extemporaneous Speaking
Olivia Noceda- Gold Medal: Dramatic Interpretation, Bronze Medal: Reader’s Theatre
Madison Dixson- Silver Medal: Informative Speaking
Dylan Lappin- Bronze Medal: Poetry Interpretation
Carolina Beyer-Flores- Bronze Medal: Dramatic Interpretation
Maria Zakhar-Bronze Medal: Prose Interpretation, Bronze Medal: Reader’s Theatre
Robert Mayer- Bronze Medal: Impromptu Speaking
Andrew Johnson- Bronze Medal: Reader’s Theatre
Jackson Lee Spencer- Bronze Medal Reader’s Theatre
Brittany Jarrett- Bronze Medal: Dramatic Interpretation
The Saddleback Forensics team is grateful for the support received from Dean Bart McHenry, President Tod Burnett, administrative assistants Suzie Bugay Joyce Speakman and the Associated Student Government.
The Saddleback Forensics Team started in the 1970s and prides itself on offering students the ability to create innovative arguments for future writing and speaking engagements to strengthen their critical thinking skills, and to better communicate with others.
Located in Mission Viejo, Saddleback College provides quality higher education and training to the greater south Orange County community. Having served more than 500,000 students since 1968, Saddleback College offers over 300 degree and certificate programs to help students reach their personal, career, and educational goals. For more information, please visit www.saddleback.edu and for Fine Arts information, please visit www.saddleback.edu/arts.
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Nina Welch
Fine Arts Public Information Officer
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92692
