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Forensics Season Kicks Off On Saturday With Afternoon Workshop

Bill Batterman — Fri, 13 Oct 2006 22:18:38 +0000

While some Webster Club students participate in the West Bend Debate Tournament, others will be attending a workshop at Marquette University High School to kickoff the forensics season. Both new and returning students will get together to learn more about the program, discuss speech topics and interp pieces, and get to know one another as the 2006-2007 season gets underway.

While in-state competition doesn’t begin until January, Hilltopper speakers and actors will begin practicing during the fall with an eye toward repeating as State Champions for the fourth consecutive season. In addition to competitive goals, the team will attempt to dramatically expand participation through a multi-faceted recruiting strategy that highlights the benefits of participation while offering flexibility for busy students.

If you are unable to attend the workshop, please contact Mr. Batterman for more information about the team.

Webster Club’s 2006-2007 Season Begins With Kickoff Night

Bill Batterman — Thu, 07 Sep 2006 01:04:51 +0000

The 2006-2007 Webster Club season officially began tonight as students in the debate and forensics programs and their parents gathered at Marquette High for the club’s annual Kickoff Night. Everyone in attendance received a list of team captains, a tentative tournament calendar, practice schedules, and information about academic letters.

If you were unable to make it to tonight’s meeting, please contact Mr. Batterman and he will provide you a copy of the materials.

Webster Club Freshmen Recruiting Night A Success

Bill Batterman — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 18:05:13 +0000

The Webster Club’s annual Freshmen Recruiting Night was successfully held on Wednesday night in the Audio-Visual room at Marquette University High School. More than 25 students and their parents were on-hand to learn more about the Webster Club and competitive speech—debate, forensics, and mock trial. Students were asked to indicate their interest on a form that was turned in to Mr. Batterman and they were contacted this morning with more information about the program. Freshmen are encouraged to attend varsity practices next week on Tuesday and Thursday after school and the Webster Club Debate and Forensics Orientation Night is scheduled for Wednesday, September 6th at 7:00PM at MUHS.

The most notable part of the Freshmen Recruiting Night was the leadership demonstrated by several of the Webster Club’s returning varsity members. Seniors Dana Skold, Patrick Carter, and Greg Herbers and junior Peter Anderson were on hand to represent the forensics program while seniors Gaurav Bhatnagar and Nolan Wanecke and juniors Garrett Fields and Jake Sirus represented their teammates from the debate squad. Each student shared a few thoughts with the freshmen and their parents, explaining a little about what they do as members of the Webster Club and sharing those benefits of their participation that have been particularly meaningful. Several students discussed the improvements in self-confidence that their participation in speech provided while others noted the academic, social, and competitive benefits offered by participation in the Webster Club.

A few photos from the Freshmen Recruiting Night are available below the fold.

Some of the freshmen and their parents look on as returning varsity Webster Club members discuss the team.

Nolan Wanecke (‘07) discusses the debate program. The student presenters included (from left to right): Peter Andersen (‘08), Dana Skold (‘07), Patrick Carter (‘07), Gaurav Bhatnagar (‘07), Nolan Wanecke (‘07), Jake Sirus (‘08), Garrett Fields (‘08), and Greg Herbers (‘07).

A Webster Club gun show: (standing, left to right) Patrick Carter (‘07), Dana Skold (‘07), Gaurav Bhatnagar (‘07), Greg Herbers (‘07), Peter Andersen (‘08), (posing, left to right) Garrett Fields (‘08), Nolan Wanecke (‘07), Jake Sirus (‘08).

Informational Meeting For Incoming Freshmen

Bill Batterman — Thu, 20 Jul 2006 17:49:02 +0000

The Webster Club will be holding an information meeting for incoming students interested in learning more about Debate, Forensics, and Mock Trial on Wednesday, August 23rd at 6:30PM in Room 112 at Marquette University High School. The meeting is purely informational: attendance doesn’t commit you to join. Interested students can come alone or bring their parents.

If you have any questions or are unable to attend, please contact Bill Batterman, Director of Debate and Forensics, at (414) 933-7220 x3170 or via email at bill@mountaincry.com.