Bob Jones Academy Students Place in Forensic Tournament

Bob Jones Academy Students Place in Forensic Tournament

Greenville, S.C. (October 4, 2013) - Members of the Bob Jones Academy Speech and Debate team were recognized for outstanding achievement at the Riverside High School Speech and Debate Tournament Sept. 28.

Lauren Jacquette of Taylors placed first in Declamation and Will Christmas of Easley placed first in SPAR Debate. Elliott Kelley of Easley was recognized as Best Presiding Officer in Congressional Debate. Overall, the team won the second place sweepstakes trophy at the tournament. 

The following BJA students were recognized for placing in the tournament:  

Novice Dramatic Interpretation:                                        

Haley Brammer of Greenville, 2nd place

Jennie Hudson of Greenville, 3rd place 

Novice Original Oratory:

Ashley Gillespie of Simpsonville, 5th place

Ellie Meyers of Greenville, 6th place

Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate:

Billy Zhang of San Jose, Calif., 5th place 

Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate:

Marina Shew of Greenville, 2nd place

Congressional Debate:

Micah Samuels of Piedmont, 4th place

Elliott Kelley of Easley, 3rd place

Elliott Kelley of Easley, Best Presiding Officer 

Extemporaneous Speaking:

Andrew Clater of Easley, 5th place

Impromptu Speaking:

Elliot Lovegrove of Greenville, 4th place

Andrew Clater of Easley, 5th place 

Duo Interpretation:

Elliott Lovegrove of Greenville and Haley Brammer of Greenville, 4th place

Caleb Miller of Greenville and Mary MacDonald of Greer, 3rd place

SPAR Debate:

Peter Donovan of Taylors, 2nd place

Will Christmas of Easley, 1st place

Declamation: