COMMUNICATOR
Volume LIII, Number 3
May, 2014
THE PENNSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH LEAGUE
Susquehanna University
514 University Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1164
Tel: (570) 372-4300
Fax: (570) 372-2757
rd
Our 53 Year
Larry D. Augustine, Executive Director
Volume LIII, Number 3
Codie Nevil Sauers, Secretary
May, 2014
Contents
Director’s Page...........................................................................................................5
2014-2015 Calendar ...................................................................................................6
Meeting Minutes ........................................................................................................7
Executive Board & Election Results..........................................................................8
Tournament Participation...........................................................................................9
Drama Participation ...................................................................................................10
Financial Summary ....................................................................................................11
2014-2015 Debate Topic............................................................................................11
Sweepstakes Trophy ..................................................................................................12
PHSSL Sweepstakes ..................................................................................................13
Commentary...............................................................................................................14
Dramatic Interpretation ..............................................................................................16
Duo Interpretation ......................................................................................................18
Extemporaneous Speaking .........................................................................................19
Humorous Dramatic Literature ..................................................................................20
Impromptu Speaking ..................................................................................................22
Informative Speaking .................................................................................................24
Lincoln-Douglas Debate ............................................................................................26
Parliamentary Debate .................................................................................................29
Persuasive Speaking...................................................................................................31
Poetry, Interpretation of .............................................................................................32
Policy Debate .............................................................................................................34
Prose, Interpretation of...............................................................................................37
Public Forum Debate .................................................................................................38
Radio Announcing .....................................................................................................43
2014 Radio Announcing Scripts ................................................................................43
Student Congress Resolution .....................................................................................45
Student Congress: House & Senate ...........................................................................46
Hall of Fame ..............................................................................................................53
FORMS ......................................................................................................................54
Membership Form (Includes 2 Membership rates…NEW FORM…)
Insurance Form
Calendar of Events Listing Form
DIRECTOR’S PAGE
Even though in the last two years, the 500 schools districts across the state have not received State funding to the
degree they did before, it remains evident, however, that many school districts still believe that forensic competition
is worthwhile. This is evidenced by the number of schools entering the competition in PHSSL’s Drama
competition, District tournaments, and the State tournament. We, who are involved in this activity, know how
important and needed education is in the areas of theatre, debate, and communication.
I want to thank all the forensic directors and coaches who continue to sustain forensic programs at their schools and
who spend countless hours coaching and preparing students for these speech and drama activities. Also, I want to
thank those persons who serve the PHSSL organization in various ways: being a District Chair; perform Drama
Coordinator duties; lead the organization by being an Executive Board member; and assist Codie and me during the
year.
Also, various members of the university community need to be thanked because without them, our organization
could not function at Susquehanna. They are President Jay Lemons, Provost Linda McMillin; Dean of Arts and
Sciences Valerie Martin; and Chris Markle Director of Admissions. These individuals consistently show their
continued interest and support of PHSSL.
This third issue of The Communicator not only summarizes the activities for this academic year, but it also includes
information for next year. If you find any mistakes that need correction, please let Codie know so the matter(s) can
be taken care of immediately.
Election results for the four annual Executive Board position are as follows: Lisa Bompiani-Smith, Nathan
Lawver, Kathleen O’Halloran, and Beth Young
Also, I want to thank all those individuals who showed interest in becoming a Board member by having their names
placed on the ballot.
The Executive Board will be meeting at Susquehanna University on Saturday, July 12. If you want to place an item
on the agenda, please let me, Codie or one of the Executive Board members know so the matter can be discussed.
And, finally, I want to wish you a Happy Summer. Please take the time to get rejuvenated and refreshed, so when
fall comes, we can start another successful year for forensics!
Larry Augustine
Executive Director
PHSSL 2014-2015 Calendar
2014 Calendar
November 23
Regional Drama Festival Deadline
Each region must complete their Regional Drama Festival no later than today's date.
November 25
Deadline for Regional Coordinators to Submit Regional Drama Festival Results
Drama Festival Report forms can be found on the 'Forms/Documents' section of the PHSSL
website. (Forms can be faxed or emailed to the number/address listed on the top of the
form.)
November 25
Deadline for Qualifying Schools to Submit State Drama Festival Registration
State Registration forms can be found on the 'Forms/Documents' section of the PHSSL
website. (Forms can be faxed or emailed to the number/address listed on the top of the
form, and fee's may be mailed with registrations or brought the day of the Festival.)
December 5 & 6
State Drama Festival
Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove
Contact: Codie Nevil Sauers (nevil@susqu.edu or 570-372-4300)
2015 Calendar
February 22
DISTRICT TOURNAMENT DEADLINE
All District Tournaments must be completed by February 22 in order for competitors to
qualify for the State Tournament.
March 4
ALL DISTRICT REPORTS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN THIS DATE
All District Chairs are to submit their District’s report to the State Office no later than
today’s date. The forms can be found on the ‘Forms/Documents’ section on the PHSSL
website. (Forms can be faxed or emailed to the number/address listed on the top of the
form.)
March 6
REGISTRATION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR THE STATE TOURNAMENT
Coaches are to register all qualifiers/participants on the Joy of Tournaments website by
March 6 (www.joyoftournaments.com)
Contact: Codie Nevil Sauers (nevil@susqu.edu or 570-372-4300)
March 19
Executive Board Meeting ~ Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove
March 20 & 21
2015 State Tournament
Susquehanna University
Contact: Codie Nevil Sauers (nevil@susqu.edu or 570-372-4300)
PENNSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH LEAGUE
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING – MARCH 27, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
The Executive Board of the Pennsylvania High School Speech League was called to order at 1:30 PM, on Thursday,
March 27 in Meeting Room 2, Degenstein Campus Center, Susquehanna University with the following members
present: Lisa Bompiani-Smith, Keith Brosious, John Buettler, Barbara Giuliano, David Long, Sharon Volpe, Kate
O’Halloran, Ellen Boyer, William Murray, Hugh Ringer, Beth Young, Larry Augustine, Executive Director, and
Codie Nevil Sauers, Secretary. Michael Nailor was absent during a portion of the meeting due to teaching
obligations. Neil Strine, and Lorinda Krause were excused from the meeting.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
 The minutes of the July 13, 2013, board meeting were reviewed. Motion: Mr. Murray Second: Mr. Long.
Passed unanimously.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
 Mr. Augustine welcomed everyone to the meeting.
 Telephone numbers were provided for the tournament.
 Mr. Augustine announced that the terms of Lisa Bompiani-Smith, William Murray, Kathleen O’Halloran and
Beth Young expire at the end of the 2013-2014 fiscal year. Three Board members agreed to run for another
term. William Murray notified the Board that he will not be seeking re-election to the Board this year. An
announcement was made that anyone providing a nomination should turn their nomination in to Mr.
Augustine by the end of the PHSSL tournament to be included on the ballot for the 2014-2015 Executive
Board election.
 Mr. Augustine announced the 2014-2015 dates for the Drama Festival and the State Tournament: December 5
& 6, and March 20 & 21, respectively.
 Anthony Figliola was awarded the 2013-2014 NFHS Outstanding Speech, Debate and Theatre Educator
Award in our region.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
 As an informational item, Mr. Augustine gave the financial report (Balance Sheet and Profit and Loss
statement depicting the Income and Expenses) from July 1, 2013 through March, 2014. Motion to accept
Financial Report made. Motion: Mr. Long Second: Mr. Buettler. Passed unanimously.
 Mr. Augustine announced that Mr. Stephen Medoff & Ms. Kathryn Gingerich were elected into the Hall of
Fame for 2014. There was a 44% return rate on the ballots sent for Hall of Fame nominations; 67 ballots were
sent and 31 returned.
 Mr. Murray discussed his standing as a representative of the NFHS Summer Meeting, and part of the Debate
Topic Committee. As such, he has agreed to stay on the committee for the remainder of this year, and has
asked that someone consider entering into that position next year as he is leaving.
OLD BUSINESS
No old business brought up
NEW BUSINESS
 The date for the July PHSSL Executive Board meeting was discussed, and it was determined to hold the
meeting on Saturday, July 12, with a second day reserved for Sunday, July 13, if needed.
2014 TOURNAMENT ITEMS
 Mr. Augustine provided the WIFI passcode for access at the tournament.
 The Persuasive Speaking events will be held at the Selinsgrove High School on Friday.
 Mr. Augustine reminded the Executive Board: “No announcements about events at the high school or
elementary school are to be made at the 2:45 PM meeting, as they will be made at the high school or
elementary school.”
 Mr. Augustine requested that it be announced at the judges’ meeting that all cell phones are to be turned off
during rounds.
 Mr. Augustine reminded all Executive Board members that the buffet would be held in the Evert Dining Hall
between 9:00-11:45 PM.
 Executive Board members were asked to volunteer to work the Registration Table to collect any changes.
 Mr. Augustine reminded everyone to be mindful of the original set-up in rooms that are utilized by university,
elementary and high schools. He asked that coaches and judges be reminded of this and furniture be returned
to its original location at the end of competitions. The teachers at the elementary school are supposed to leave
a picture showing how the room is set up so we know how to return it to its original configuration.
 Mr. Augustine reminded that the announcements at the Selinsgrove schools should be kept to a minimum so
competition can get started and finished at a reasonable hour.
 Mr. Augustine announced that Saturday’s pairings will appear on the TV screens in Evert Dining Room on
Friday during the buffet hours and on Twitter. Semi-finals will be posted in the same manner. The schematics
will also appear in Apfelbaum Hall on Saturday morning.
 Mr. Augustine reminded everyone that the ballots should be brought back to the university for sorting—not to
sort them at the elementary and high school.
SUMMER AGENDA ITEMS
Summer agenda items were noted for the July 12, 2014 Executive Board Meeting:
 Certificates for alternates at the District Tournaments (L. Augustine)
 B12.3 & B13.3 & B14.3: The interpretation of serial literature (K. Borland)
 Statement on Communication in Policy Debate (J. Kahn)
 Possibility of listing the following on the PHSSL website: (C. Nevil Sauers)
o current member schools
o insurance verification status
o information for the state tournament:
 assignments for Student Congress
 House and Senate bills
 Technology policy revisited (M. Nailor)
 Substitutions for a debate team (B. Miller)
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
No additional items brought up
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at approximately 2:07 PM, until we reconnect to complete the tournament preparation later
this afternoon.
RETURNING EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
2014-2015
Ellen Boyer
2015
Shikellamy High School
600 Walnut St.
Sunbury, PA 17801
570-286-3700 FAX: 570-286-3775
boyere@shikbraves.org
John Buettler
2016
Holy Ghost Preparatory
2429 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020-5298
215-639-2102 Fax: 215-639-4225
jbuettler@holyghostprep.org
Lorinda Krause, Principal
Selinsgrove Area High School
500 Broad St.
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
570-372-2231 (office) 570-372-2235 (secretary)
FAX: 570-372-2240 lkrause@seal-pa.org
Michael Nailor
2015
Susquehanna University
514 University Ave.
Selinsgrove, PA 17870
570-372-4251 FAX: 570-372-2763
nailor@susqu.edu
Dr. Neil Strine
Bloomsburg University
213B Bakeless Center for Humanities
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
570-389-4252
Fax: 570-389-2094
E-mail: hstrin2@bloomu.edu
Keith Brosious
2015
Elk Lake High School
PO Box 100
Dimmick, PA 18816
570-378-2016 FAX: 570-278-4838
keith.brosious@elklakeschool.org
Barbara Giuliano
2016
Saint Joseph’s Preparatory
1733 W. Girard Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19130-1598
267-515-5955 Fax: 215-765-1710
bgiuliano419@aol.com
David Long
2016
Southern Lehigh High School
5800 Main St.
Center Valley, PA 18034-9780
P: 610-282-1421 ext. 7207 Fax: 610-282-2965
longdr@hotmail.com
Hugh Ringer
2015
Mercer Area High School
c/o 368 Sanbern Dr.
Mercer, PA 16137
724-662-3094 FAX: 724-662-2993
hpr@zoominternet.net
Sharon Volpe
2016
North Allegheny High School
10375 Perry Highway
Wexford, PA 15090
P: 724-934-7200
svolpe@northallegheny.org
Newly elected Executive Board members:
Lisa Bompiani-Smith, Greater Latrobe High School, District 4
Nathan Lawver, Delone Catholic High School, District 7
Kathleen O’Halloran, Norwin High School, District 4
Beth Young, North Catholic High School, District 2
DIRECTOR’S REPORT FOR 2013-2014
District #
NOVICE DEBATE
VARSITY DEBATE
LINCOLN DOUGLAS
PUBLIC FORUM
PARLIAMENTARY
COMMENTARY
EXTEMP SPEAK
PERSUASIVE
SENATE
INFORMATIVE
PROSE
POETRY
DUO INTERP
DRAMATIC
HUMOROUS
TOTAL
1
2
4
2
4
12
4
4
8
7
5
7
9
16
6
2
92
District #
# of Total Member
Schools in District
# of School’s Participating
in District Tournament
# of School’s Participating
in State Tournament
2
0
4
5
24
18
8
5
5
12
6
15
15
18
7
7
159
STUDENT PARTICIPATION AT DISTRICTS
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11
0
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
2
8
2
0
18
4
2
2
4
4
6
2
2
8
4
4
8
11
2
20
6
12
2
4
12 12 14 12
18
6
0
6
6
6
12 21
9
8
4
12
2
5
5
2
2
3
9
2
9
2
2
7
4
2
2
6
2
11
4
3
8
5
1
3
13
0
0
3
3
11
5
1
5
4
2
12
6
5
5
4
2
4
14
6
21
2
7
7
11
4
4
13
5
14
2
6
11
9
6
2
12
6
16
0
4
16 18
4
4
6
4
8
2
3
7
8
0
2
6
7
11
1
4
6
8
1
3
175 53 128 74
60 117 155 73
61
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
10
12
12
8
13
10
5
15
12
13
9
12
12
6
12
9
5
13
9
8
9
10
7
12
7
5
13
9
12
0
4
3
20
6
2
3
4
5
5
4
6
10
2
2
76
14
0
0
2
5
0
7
9
5
0
9
11
10
8
8
5
79
15
0
6
5
16
24
5
3
5
4
6
3
5
4
3
2
91
Total
12
62
64
163
144
69
63
70
69
75
116
113
126
66
65
1393
12
14
15
Total
8
11
10
9
148
11
6
8
10
5
5
5
8
122
5
108
STUDENT PARTICIPATION AT STATE TOURNAMENT BY CATEGORY
District #
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 11 12 14 15
Radio Announcing
6
9
8
3
8
4
4
10
7
2
5
3
8
3
Student Congress
8
11 10
5
4
5
4
9
4
1
4
5
1
4
Impromptu
7
9
8
4
10
3
5
8
6
2
4
4
7
3
Debate(Policy, PF, LD, Parli)
16 18 16
6
6
19 13 15 17 16 18 16
4
18
Individual Events
20 22 22 15 26 20 18 20 20 12 20 19 19 20
Total
80
75
80
198
273
DRAMA TEAM PARTICIPATION
Eastern
Central
Region
Regional (# of teams/# of students)
State (# of teams/# of students)
Year
# of PHSSL Schools
Student Participation at
Districts
Student Participation at
State
Year
# of teams at Regionals
# of teams at State
4/30
2/12
Western
Total
3/36
2/36
10/104
6/57
3/38
2/9
SPEECH & DEBATE TOURNAMENT YEARLY COMPARISON
04-05 05-06 06-07 08-07 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12
144
141
142
143
132
160
171
148
12-13
146
13-14
148
1122
1205
1241
1171
1187
1305
1505
1427
1502
1302
614
601
627
540
588
569
665
677
706
706
12-13
10
6
13-14
10
6
DRAMA FESTIVAL TEAM YEARLY COMPARISON
04-05 05-06 06-07 08-07 08-09 09-10 10-11 11-12
14
11
12
12
10
10
9
12
6
6
6
6
6
6
5
6
DIRECTOR’S REPORT FOR 2013-2014
FINANCIAL SUMMARY for 2013-2014:
Balance on Hand
Balance on Hand
DATE
May 23, 2013
May 26, 2014
TOTAL
$ 49,990.28
$ 51,706.10
Income
Expense
March 26, 2014
March 26, 2014
$ 8,716.50
$ 6,858.62
Profit/(Loss)
$ 1,857.88
2014-2015 NFL POLICY DEBATE TOPIC AND RESOLUTION
RESOLVED: The United States federal government should substantially increase its
non-military exploration and/or development of the Earth's oceans.
2014 PHSSL DRAMA FESTIVAL
Susquehanna University
December 5 & 6, 2014
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
2015 PHSSL STATE TOURNAMENT
Susquehanna University
March 20 & 21, 2015
STATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS
SWEEPSTAKES TROPHY
CONGRATULATIONS to North Allegheny High School, the winner of the 2013-2014 PHSSL
Sweepstakes Trophy. This trophy is given to the Outstanding School in Pennsylvania in Forensics as
demonstrated in the achievements at the Pennsylvania High School Speech League Tournament.
The Sweepstakes Trophy is awarded to North Allegheny High School based on the following
accumulation of points:
STATE EVENT
PRELIM SPEECH
PRELIM INTERP
PRELIM DEBATE
DRAMA
L-D
POLICY DEBATE
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING
COMMENTARY
PERSUASIVE
INFORMATIVE
PROSE
POETRY
DUO INTERPRETATION
DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION
HUMOROUS INTERPRETATION
RADIO ANNOUNCING
IMPROMPTU
CONGRESS (HOUSE & SENATE)
PUBLIC FORUM
PARLIAMENTARY DEBATE
TOTAL
POINTS
29.5
26
32
14
7
3
12
12
8
8
6
7
7
171.5
BROTHER RENÉ STERNER SWEEPSTAKES
2013-2014
Overall Sweepstakes recognizes this year’s State Champion based on points accumulated at States.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
School
North Allegheny High School
Holy Ghost Preparatory
Upper St. Clair High School
Bishop Shanahan High School
McDowell High School
District
2
12
3
15
1
Points
171.5
124.5
116.5
112
110
DISTRICT AWARD
Awarded to the District which scored the most points at this year’s State Tournament.
Place
1st
2nd
3rd
District
Points
2
3
9
474.5
452.5
228
JEANNE LUTZ CUMULATIVE AWARD
Jeanne Lutz Cumulative Award awarded to the school with the highest cumulative total at the State
Tournament. (After winning, a school returns to 0).
School
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
*
Holy Ghost Preparatory
Mercer Area High School
St. Joseph’s Preparatory
Dallastown High School
McDowell High School
Returns to 0 for 2014-2015
District
12
1
11
7
1
Points
580.5*
536.5
522.5
434.5
448
Commentary
Commentary (cont.)
Dramatic Interpretation
Dramatic Interpretation (cont.)
Duo Interpretation
Taylor Sigut-Abbey Ford
Extemporaneous Speaking
Humorous Interpretation
Humorous Interpretation (cont.)
Impromptu Speaking
Impromptu Speaking (cont.)
Informative Speaking
Informative Speaking (cont.)
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Lincoln Douglas Debate (cont.)
Lincoln Douglas Debate (cont.)
Parliamentary Debate
Parliamentary Debate (cont.)
Persuasive Speaking
Poetry Reading
Poetry Reading (cont.)
Policy Debate
Policy Debate (cont.)
Policy Debate (cont.)
Prose Reading
Public Forum Debate
Public Forum Debate (cont.)
Public Forum Debate (cont.)
Public Forum Debate (cont.)
Public Forum Debate (cont.)
Radio Announcing
RADIO SCRIPT #1
A portion of Route 322 in Dauphin and Lebanon counties is scheduled to be closed for bridge repairs, starting at seven o'clock Monday
night. The area affected will be between Meadow Lane in Derry Township and Campbelltown Road in South Londonderry Township.
PennDOT says this area of Route 322, which carries over 15 thousand vehicles daily, will be closed to traffic for ten days. A signed detour
will direct motorists around the bridge closure by way of Route 743, Route 422, South Lingle Avenue and Campbelltown Road.
An anti-fracking activist is set to ask a Pennsylvania judge today to lift an injunction that bars her from her local hospital, grocery store, and
other properties that sit atop land leased by a Texas-based company for shale gas extraction. A five-month-old injunction prohibits 63year-old Vera Scroggins, of Brackney, from setting foot onto 40 percent of Susquehanna County land that is leased by Cabot Oil and Gas.
Scroggins is known for recording anti-fracking video footage, some of which was used in the documentary film "Gasland."
Eight people are dead and at least 18 are still missing nearly two days after a landslide in Washington state buried homes and cars under
mud and tangled debris. The search for victims was set to resume early on Monday after dangerous, quicksand conditions forced rescue
workers to suspend their efforts over the weekend. Some workers had to be dragged to safety after becoming mired in mud up to their
armpits. The landslide was triggered after rain-soaked embankments along State Route 530 near Oso, Washington, gave way on Saturday
morning, washing away at least six homes.
Major Texas shipping channels that deliver crude oil for more than one-tenth of the nation's refining capacity were shut down for a third
day on Monday, as the cleanup from a tanker spill threatened to last through the week. The Houston Ship Channel was shut down
Saturday following a collision between an oil barge and a cargo ship, spilling some 168-thousand gallons of fuel oil into the channel. Early
Monday morning, the channels to Houston, Texas City, Galveston, and the Intracoastal Waterway remained closed.
RADIO SCRIPT #2
Southwest Airlines has announced it is adding flights from Reagan-Washington National Airport this year, to new destinations such as
Akron, Ohio, Indianapolis, and Dallas. The airliner is adding the flights after it bought takeoff and landing rights at the airport that
American Airlines agreed to divest under an agreement with the U-S Justice Department. In addition to the new destinations, Southwest
plans to use the new slots to add flights between Reagan National and Chicago, Houston, St. Louis and other cities.
Apple is in talks with Comcast to enter into a deal for a streaming-television service that would allow Apple set-top boxes to bypass
congestion on the web. According to the Wall Street Journal, the discussions are in early stages and there are a lot of hurdles to be crossed
before a definitive agreement could be reached. Apple, which wants its TV service's traffic to be separated from public internet traffic over
the "last mile" for faster transmission, is looking for special treatment from Comcast's cables to bypass congestion. Last month, Netflix
agreed to pay Comcast for faster speeds, throwing open the possibility that more content companies will have to shell out for better
service.
An Egyptian court has sentenced 529 members of the outlawed Muslim Brotherhood to death on charges including murder, in a sharp
crackdown on the movement. Family members stood outside the courthouse screaming after the verdict, which is the biggest mass death
sentence handed out in Egypt's modern history. Human rights groups said Monday's verdict suggested the authorities intended to tighten
their squeeze on the opposition. Most of the defendants at Monday's hearing were detained and charged with carrying out attacks during
clashes which erupted in the southern province of Minya after the forced dispersal of two Muslim Brotherhood protest camps in Cairo on
August 14th. The Muslim Brotherhood, now largely driven underground, responded by calling for the "downfall of military rule" on its
official website.
A coalition of countries has approved a United Nations document that promotes equality for women, by reaffirming their sexual and
reproductive rights, and endorsing sex education for adolescents. The 24-page declaration approved on Saturday by the Commission on
the Status of Women expressed deep concern that overall progress towards the U-N goal of gender equality and empowerment of
women
remained quote - slow and uneven – end quote. The document calls for equality, empowerment and human rights for women to be a
major plank in new U-N development goals expected to be adopted in 2015.
In sports, the Detroit Tigers continue to stockpile shortstop depth in the wake of Jose Iglesias' likely season-ending injury, after trading
utility infielder Steve Lombardozzi to the Baltimore Orioles for veteran shortstop Alex Gonzalez. The Tigers recently acquired shortstop
Andrew Romine from the Los Angeles Angels to help replace Iglesias, who is out with stress fractures in both legs. Gonzalez and Romine
join Hernan Perez and Danny Worth as the team's options at shortstop.
Taking a look at the local weather forecast, today expect partly cloudy skies with high temperatures in mid-to-upper forties. Tonight, we'll
see mostly cloudy skies with a fifty percent chance of snow and low temperatures in the mid-twenties. Tomorrow's forecast calls for
mostly sunny skies and high temperatures in the mid-to-upper thirties.
A Resolution Expressing
Our Sincerest Gratitude
Therefore,
We the Representatives of the 2014 Super Session Student Congress
hereby would like to thank Susquehanna University for hosting PHSSL
2014.
Whereas, Susquehanna University provided excellent facilities for the
Pennsylvania Forensics State Competition, and
Whereas, the campus was beautifully maintained, and
Whereas, the food was delicious, and
Whereas, Susquehanna University is an ideal location for this
competition.
Respectfully submitted,
2014 Student Congress
Student Congress
Student Congress (cont.)
Student Congress (cont.)
Student Congress (cont.)
Student Congress (cont.)
Student Congress (cont.)
Student Congress (cont.)
PENNSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH LEAGUE
HALL OF FAME
2014
2014
2013
2013
2012
2011
2010
2010
2010
2009
2008
2007
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2006
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KATHRYN GINGERICH, Red Land High
School, Lewisberry
STEPHEN MEDOFF, Pennsbury High
School, Fairless Hills
CHRISTINE METCALFE, Mechanicsburg
High School, Mechanicsburg
JOHN V. ROCHE, Nazareth Academy High
School, Philadelphia
TIM WAXENFELTER, Quigley Catholic
High School, Baden
KEITH BROSIOUS, Elk Lake High School,
Dimock
SANDRA W. SAXMAN, Secretary, Pennsylvania
High School Speech League, Selinsgrove
LARRY D. AUGUSTINE, Director,
Pennsylvania High School Speech League,
Selinsgrove
DAVID R. LONG, Southern Lehigh High
School, Center Valley
SHARON VOLPE, North Allegheny High
School, Wexford
ROBERTA RINGER, Mercer Area High
School, Mercer
VICKY TRIMMER, Mechanicsburg Area
High School, Mechanicsburg
MARSHA K. WILLIAMS, Greensburg-Salem
High School, Greensburg
ELLEN BOYER, Shikellamy High School,
Sunbury
MARY FURLONG, Delone Catholic High
School, McSherrystown (RETIRED)
ROBERT CASEY, Trinity High School,
Camp Hill
CARL W. ASKEW, Shikellamy High School,
Sunbury
REV. RAYMOND HAHN, Cathedral
Preparatory, Erie
KATHLEEN O’HALLORAN, Norwin High
School, North Huntingdon
ALICE URSIN, Bethel Park High School,
Bethel Park
MARIA CARUSI, Gwynedd Mercy Academy
(Posthumously)
SALLY FINLEY, Belle Vernon High School,
Belle Vernon
JAMES WILLIG, Lancaster Catholic
(Posthumously)1999 No Award Given
WILLIAM MURRAY, Mechanicsburg Area
High School, Mechanicsburg
ANTHONY STOKES, The Kiski School,
Saltsburg
ROYCE RICE, North Hills High School,
Pittsburgh
1997
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1995
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1990
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1989
1988
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1987
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1986
1986
HUGH P. RINGER, Mercer Area High
School, Mercer
JOHN BUETTLER, Holy Ghost
Preparatory, Bensalem
JANET DICENZO, Kennedy-Kenrick High
School, Norristown
ANTHONY FIGLIOLA, Holy Ghost
Preparatory, Bensalem
W. MICHAEL NAILOR, Danville High
School
BETH YOUNG, North Catholic High School
MARY ANN YOSKEY-BERTY, Trinity
High School
RALPH KARN, Keystone Oaks High School,
Pittsburgh
JANET ROBB, McKeesport Area High
School, McKeesport
MARGARET EMELSON, Uniontown High
School, Uniontown
GLORIA WASILEWSKI, Riverside High
School, Ellwood City
CARL GRECCO, Truman High School,
Levittown
GLENN CAVANAUGH, Derry Area High
School, Derry
THOMAS FARR, Shikellamy/Danville High
School(s)
MARILYN ENGLEHART, Central Cambria
High School
FATHER TOM MEULEMANS, Archmere
Academy
EDWIN KELLY, Pennsbury High School
CALLISTUS W. MILAN, Retired
PEGGY ANN MADDEN, North Hills High
School
HOWARD FEDRICK, Retired
ELEANOR LANGAN, Scranton Central
High School
THELMA CARUSO, Charleroi High School
JEANNE M. LUTZ, Director, Pennsylvania
High School Speech League
ROBERT E. DUNHAM, Vice President of
Academic Services, The Pennsylvania State
University
BROTHER RENE STERNER, Principal,
Calvert Hall College
BERYL MacLEAN, Retired
SISTER ST. IRMINUS, Retired
FORMS
1. Membership Form
2. Insurance Memo Form
3. Calendar of Events Form
PENNSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH LEAGUE
MEMBERSHIP FORM (2014-2015)
SCHOOL
__________
SCHOOL PHONE (
)
District #
__
FAX (
COUNTY
)
MEMBER PREVIOUS YEAR? Yes / No
Address To Use For Correspondence * (circle if address listed below is that of the school, the FD, or the DC):
SCHOOL
FORENSIC DIRECTOR
Address ______________________________
DRAMA COACH
______
City
______
Primary Contact’s E-mail Address *
______
Zip
____________
_________________________________________
*PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY One primary contact from each school will receive mail and email correspondence. This individual
will be responsible to share information with other necessary coaches and interested parties.
FORENSIC DIRECTOR
_____ Email: _____________
PRIMARY CONTACT NUMBER (
DRAMA COACH ____
) _________________ SECONDARY (
______
PRIMARY CONTACT NUMBER (
HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL
)
__________________
Email:
) _________________ SECONDARY (
)
__________________
)
__________________
______
PRIMARY CONTACT NUMBER (
) _________________ SECONDARY (
PRINCIPAL'S SIGNATURE __
**To be sure your school has submitted their membership and insurance,
please check the PHSSL website (www.phssl.org). Memberships will be updated regularly.**
Return this form to: Larry D. Augustine, Executive Director
Pennsylvania High School Speech League
Susquehanna University
Telephone: (570) 372-4300
514 University Drive
Fax: (570) 372-2757
Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1164
E-mail: augustin@susqu.edu
nevil@susqu.edu
MEMBERSHIP FEE OF $50.00:
IS ENCLOSED
(Includes electronic version of the
Communicator.)
PLEASE INVOICE _______
MEMBERSHIP FEE OF $65.00:
IS ENCLOSED
(Includes paper copy of the
Communicator.)
_______
_______
PLEASE INVOICE _______
MEMBERSHIPS NOT PAID BY DECEMBER 1 WILL BE
ASSESSED A $25.00 LATE FEE
INSURANCE STATEMENT
(For those who have not yet sent in their Certificate of Insurance)
To participate in the PHSSL State Tournament and/or Drama Festival, it is required that participating schools
file a Certificate of Insurance listing both Susquehanna University and Selinsgrove School District as additional
insured.
To help simplify matters, below is a printed memorandum which you can send to your school’s Business
Manager. He/she and/or your school’s insurance carrier should be familiar with the Certificate of Insurance. One
annual filing will take care of the entire year.
MEMORANDUM
TO:
FROM:
DATE:
RE:
Insurance Statement
Organizations or groups who participate in the PHSSL State Tournament and Drama Festival are required to
provide a Certificate of Insurance listing both Susquehanna University and Selinsgrove School District
as "An Additional Insured." The policy must show that the organization or group is insured for $300,000 bodily
injury, and $50,000 property damage during the time in which the facilities are being utilized.
The insurance certificate must be received and approved by Susquehanna University. The certificate should
be mailed to:
Larry D. Augustine
Executive Director
Pennsylvania High School Speech League
Susquehanna University
514 University Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1164
A confirmation of participants or facilities cannot be provided until the Certificate of Insurance is
approved by the University.
The Certificate is needed for either or both of the state championships in Drama (December) and
Forensics (March).
PENNSYLVANIA HIGH SCHOOL SPEECH LEAGUE
Calendar of Events Listing Form
Please complete form and mail or email to State Office:
Larry D. Augustine, Executive Director
PA High School Speech League
Susquehanna University
514 University Avenue
Selinsgrove, PA 17870-1164
nevil@susqu.edu
In each issue of the Communicator as well as on the PHSSL website, a Calendar of Events is published
giving the dates and places of high school speech events. If you are planning to hold a festival, workshop,
or tournament, please complete the necessary information on the form below and return it to the PSSL
office.
This Calendar should prove helpful to schools looking for additional programs to attend.
Name of Tournament/ Festival:
___________________________________________________________
Date of Tournament/ Festival:
___________________________________________________________
Location/Address:
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Host School and Sponsoring
Organization:
___________________________________________________________
Nature of Tournament/ Festival: ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Schools Eligible to attend:
___________________________________________________________
Name and address/email of
person(s) for whom
additional information may
be secured:
___________________________________________________________
Name and address/email of
person(s) completing this form:
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________