April 28, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Story by: Linda Jerke

Barton Community College’s Forensics Team will celebrate its national championship winning season with an end-of-the-year showcase from 2 to 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, in the college’s Shafer Gallery. Admission is free. Good will donations for team travel and expenses will be accepted.

Barton’s forensics team became National Champions in Division II at the Junior Varsity Nationals Tournament at Hutchinson Community College in March. Performing in the showcase will be Amanda Cargile, Abilene sophomore; Alexa Shoaff, Hays freshman; Corrie Henderson, Nickerson freshman; and Danielle Steele, Wichita freshman.

Team performances will include nationally awarded Prose Interpretations, After Dinner Speeches, Program of Oral Interpretation, and Impromptu Speaking. The forensics presentations are intended for mature audiences.

For more information about Barton’s Forensics Showcase, contact Barton forensics coach Kenny Hopkinson by email, hopkinsonk@bartonccc.edu, or by phone, 620-786-1153.

Pictured with the trophies they received at the Junior Varsity Nationals Tournament at Hutchinson Community College in March are Barton forensics team members, left to right, Corrie Henderson, Nickerson; Alexa Shoaff, Hays; Danielle Steele, Wichita; and Amanda Cargile, Abilene.