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Forensics members qualify for nationals

Kaitlin Clark, Entertainment Editor April 25, 2018

After months of preparation, hard work and a disappointing tournament earlier in the week, six Manhattan High forensics students have qualified for nationals. The road to nationals has not been a easy...

Weather complicates forensics tournament

Kaitlin Clark, Entertainment Editor April 17, 2018

It was an unfortunate weekend for the Manhattan High Forensics team as they competed in the Topeka High PFD Tournament. Due to inclement weather, the team was only able to stay for half of the tournament,...

Forensics competes at T-High tournament

Kaitlin Clark, Entertainment Editor April 10, 2018

It was another busy week for the Manhattan High Forensics team as they competed in the Topeka High School April Celebration of Non Qualification. There were a number of successful competitors including...

Forensics team gains experience

Kaitlin Clark, Entertainment Editor March 13, 2018

Performing in front of judges probably seems like a daunting task to most people, but members of Manhattan High’s forensics team have to do it nearly every weekend. The MHS forensics team traveled...

Forensics gains experience at tournaments

Kaitlin Clark, Entertainment Editor March 6, 2018

It proved to be a busy week for Manhattan High’s forensics team as students competed in the National Qualifiers for Congress event as well as the Emporia Forensics Tournament. There were no overall national...

Forensics achieves one breakout at Silver Lake tournament

Kaitlin Clark, Entertainment Editor February 28, 2018

The Manhattan High forensics team faced several challenges as they competed at the Silver Lake High School forensics tournament, but still managed to score a victory as two team members progressed to finals. Sophomores...

WaRu tournament learning experience for forensics team

Kaitlin Clark, Entertainment Editor February 6, 2018

It was another busy week for the Manhattan High forensics team as they took on the Washburn Rural High School Forensics Tournament. They achieved several successes, including freshman Eadon Marstall, sophomore...

Forensics finds success at first tournament of season

Kaitlin Clark, entertainment editor February 1, 2018

After three weeks of preparations, the Manhattan High forensics team competed in their first tournament of the year, with many members of the team receiving high placements. Senior Lily Colburn placed...

Forensics prepares for first tournament of season

Kaitlin Clark, Entertainment Editor January 23, 2018

The new semester brings with it a new focus for the debate and forensics team. After a successful debate season, students are now working on their forensics entries, which include speeches, acting performances,...

Debate prepares for state, forensics season approaches

Kaitlin Clark, Entertainment Editor December 19, 2017

After months of hard work, the efforts of the debate team are preparing to pay off. Three debate pairs will be competing at the upcoming state tournament, an achievement other high school debate teams...

Forensics team celebrates victories and prepares for new events

Elizabeth Alexander, Features Editor April 4, 2017

Even after a long and relaxing spring break, the Manhattan High School Forensics students continues to show off their best skills and work. To start, this past weekend the team made their way up to...

Forensics pulls through in small tournament

Elizabeth Alexander, Features Editor February 28, 2017

No matter the size of a tournament, Manhattan High School’s forensics team always puts forth their best efforts. This past weekend, the team travelled to Silver Lake High School to compete against other...

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