SVSU forensics team wins competition; Essexville native among competitors

2017 Oct 9

The Saginaw Valley State University forensics team earned a first-place finish during a Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League competition at Oakland Community College Friday, Sept. 22.

In individual competition, Tiler Jewel received a second-place finish in the informative category.

Jewel, of Essexville, is a creative writing major.

SVSU has built its forensics program around an empowering team culture since being established in 2001. Amy Pierce, associate professor of communication, serves as the team's advisor.

At a forensics competition, students engage in public speaking events in a number of categories.