Local Stars Shine: Harrisburg's Forensic Falcons Clinch Medals at National Competition

The SIC Forensic Falcons completed their 2023-24 season with strong performances at the Phi Rho Pi Nationals in Reno on April 6, 2024. Under the leadership of Director of Forensics Jenny Billman and coaches Rachel Parish and Paul Cummins, the team won bronze medals in team and individual events, and in the overall team sweepstakes. They also won a state championship in the community college division earlier in the season.

Director Jenny Billman and coach Paul Cummins both praised the team's hard work and growth throughout the season. Their leadership contributed to a supportive team environment.

At the national tournament, individual team members excelled. Braxtyn Baugher from Harrisburg won a gold medal in prose interpretation and a silver in speech to entertain, along with several bronze medals. Bradlee Thomas, also from Harrisburg, earned a gold in dramatic interpretation and a bronze in program oral interpretation.

Other team members also performed well. Brock Newman from Eldorado won a silver in prose interpretation and a bronze in informative speaking. Neva Wasson and Abby Zirkelbach, both from Harrisburg, each won multiple bronze medals in various events. These achievements demonstrate the team's collective skill and effort.

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