GBHS to host Forensics State Championship

GBHS to host Forensics State Championship

The Great Bend High School Forensics Team brought home the First Place Team Sweepstakes Award at the West Kansas District National Individual Events Qualifier on, April 11-12, hosted at Newton High School. After months of preparation, 15 students earned the right to compete and represent the Panthers at the two-day tournament.

Forensics showcase and reunion cap successful season

Photo by Brianna Wright & Mackenzie Pike | The Doane Owl “It takes a certain kind of courage to stand in front of an audience and speak, week after week,” said Nathaniel Wilson, communication professor and director of forensics. Speech has been a staple of Doane University since its founding, but the forensics team was established in 2000. Despite the name, the team members do not dissect crime scenes; instead, they analyze various topics and pa…