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Forensics Team
Forensics Team
Forensics Team
Forensics Team
"Focusing on the art of public speaking and persuasion, Forensics is actually the oldest competitive event in the VHSL (Virginia High School League). Aiming to develop a student's talent at communication, Forensics is comprised of multiple competitive events operating under the same banner:
-Original Oratory
-Extemporaneous Speaking
-Impromptu Speaking
-Storytelling
-Prose Interpretation
-Poetry Interpretation
-Serious Dramatic Interpretation
-Humorous Dramatic Interpretation
-Duo Serious Dramatic Interpretation
-Duo Humorous Dramatic Interpretation
The Galileo Forensics Team has been competing in VHSL tournaments since 2013. Members of our team have advanced to the State Finals every year since 2015. Some highlights include:
2017-2018
State Finals 2nd Place-Extemporaneous Speaking
State Finals 2nd Place-Original Oratory
2016-2017
State Finals 3rd Place-Extemporaneous Speaking
State Finals 3rd Place-Original Oratory
Members practice monthly during the fall semester, and then weekly during the months of January-March in preparation for the season.