Forensics

The world of high school forensics is exciting, challenging, and rewarding. There may be no other co-curricular activity that can do more to build poise, confidence, and strong self-esteem. Forensics offers immediate rewards, such as ribbons, medals, and trophies. In addition each participant will receive a lifetime of rewards;just ask any alumnus of the program.

Luther Preparatory School has been active in interscholastic forensic for nearly 60 years beginning competition in 1956. It is through the devotion and enthusiasm of Luther Preparatory School students and through the encouragement and guidance of parents and coaches, that forensics has grown to be such a popular and successful activity at Luther Preparatory School.

The Luther Preparatory School Forensics Team has become very active in invitational tournaments and has been recognized as one of the top programs in the state of Wisconsin. LPS, a former member of the Wisconsin High School Forensics Association (WHSFA), was the four time winner of the WHSFA Excellence in Speech Award (2008, 2009; 2011, 2012). The team also is a two time division III Wisconsin Forensics Coaches Association (WFCA) state champion. LPS has also qualified four students for the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Tournament.
The forensics team had their first tournament on Saturday, Jan. 20 at the Rock River Forensics Tournament which is co-hosted by LPS and Watertown HS.
 
The team finished seventh out of 25 teams. Seven out of 16 speakers were finalists in their categories. A strong start to the season!
 
  • Allie Hinz - Moments in History (6th)
  • Addie Gumm - Oratory (4th)
  • Miranda Mohr - Poetry (7th)
  • Caleb Rimpel - Radio Speaking (5th)
  • Addie Schmidt - Solo Humorous (6th)
  • Kat Kuehn - Solo Serious (5th)
  • Maria Sullivan - Storytelling (2nd)
 
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The forensics team competed at DeForest High School on Jan. 27 and had another successful day! Four out of 15 of our team members finaled in their categories. The team also took 3rd place in the small schools division for the tournament.
 
Our finalists were (from L to R):
Vinny Rowe - Extemporaneous (6th)
Maria Sullivan - Storytelling (1st)
Miranda Mohr - Poetry (5th)
Matthias Gumm - Radio (4th)
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On Saturday, April 6, eight members of the LPS Forensics Team competed in the WFCA State Tournament at Sun Prairie West High School. The team had a very successful day placing 9th in Division III, and we had five of our eight competitors make it to semifinals or finals.
 
The five that received individual awards were:
  • Caleb Rimpel - Semifinalist in Radio
  • Addie Schmidt - Semifinalist in Solo Humorous
  • Kat Kuehn - Semifinalist in Solo Serious
  • Matthias Gumm - 3rd in state for Radio
  • Maria Sullivan - 3rd in state for Storytelling
Congrats and well done!
 
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