1992 Miracle Yearbook

"... And the state champions for the third consecutive year, Cedarville College!" These words signalled the close of a highly successful year for the 1991-92 Cedarville College Forensics Team.Once again we were able to defend our title as state champion defeating prestigious institutions including Wittenburg University, Ohio University, Miami University and the Ohio State University. Forensics is intercollegiate speech competition. This competi- tion consists of three main categories: limited preparation speak- ing, original oratory and oral interpretation. Each competitor is judged comparatively according to professionalism, creativity, mastery of the event and overall performance. Of the total nine events Cedarville's novice team took five state novice champion- ships and Cedarville's varsity team took four overall state champi- onships to emerge the clear victors. For many colleges and universities success is measured merely in the numbers of trophies which are received. However, for a Cedarville competitor success cannot be assessed tangibly; rather it is evaluated in the intangible rewards which are gained through our competition. A few of these rewards are self-fulfill- ment, personal and professional development,the opportunity to encourage fellow team members and the ability to share our beliefs with competitors from other schools. Of course, I believe that it is meaningfully significant that we have been able to be successful tangibly as well. This success has given us even more openings to share with others about our reasons for competition and life. •Jodi L. Culp FORENSICS AND FELLOWSHIP....The Forensics team celebrates friendship at the annual Forensic's Christmas party at the Robey home. MAYBE THE BEST, most relaxing time of the whole competition weekend. THE NOVICE FORENSICSTEAM relaxes after a weekend tournament in Michigan.(Top Photo) t 24 Fine Arts FULL STOMACHS, SHARP MINDS...The Forensics team ears out during a competition trip. DINING OUT...Competing in a speech tournament can work up a royal appetite. (Center Photo)