SVSU student from Standish places in forensics team competition

2017 Feb 24

A Saginaw Valley State University student's performance helped propel the institution's forensics team to a second-place finish at the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League Novice States Tournament Feb. 18 at Northwood University.

The top SVSU performer was Gina Kearly, who earned Top Speaker honors and placed first overall in the Programmed Oral Interpretation category. In order to be considered for Top Speaker, students must compete in several events in categories including public address, limited preparation, and oral interpretation.

Gylian Castle, a communication major from Standish, placed second in the persuasion category.

The SVSU forensics team is advised by Amy Pierce, associate professor of communication.

For more information regarding the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League Novice States Tournament, visit www.michiganspeech.wordpress.com/events.