Forensics
DID YOU KNOW -- Since October 2000 when the CSI: Crime Scene Investigation television series was launched, speech students across the country have been explaining that the type of forensics they do has nothing to do with ballistics or blood splatter analysis.
The Virginia High School League has been supporting speech programs in public high schools since 1915 when it recognized a girls and boys champion in prose readings. The popularity of the event quickly spread and the contest evolved with the addition of pubic speaking in 1921, poetry reading in 1924 and spelling in 1930. Then came extemporaneous speaking and original oratory (with the removal of public speaking) in 1970, humorous and serious dramatic interpretation in 1986, duo interpretation in 1993, the splitting of extemporaneous speaking into domestic and foreign topics in 1994, storytelling in 1996 and impromptu speaking (with the removal of spelling) in 2003.
Since crowning of team champions began during the 1988-89 school year, clear powerhouses have emerged across the Groupings with Madison County High School winning 13 of 22 titles in Group A, Blacksburg High School winning 15 of 22 titles in AA, James Madison High School of Vienna winning seven AAA titles, Princess Anne High School of Virginia Beach winning six Group AAA titles and Salem High School of Salem winning the last five Group AA championships.
In 2011, Osbourn Park High School won the AAA championship, with Salem High School in Group AA winning its sxith straight title and Randoph-Henry High School winning in Group A.
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Forensics Rules Clinic (please view the general presentation prior to the rules clinic):
VASDDC Conference Rules Clinic: Saturday, Oct. 15, 1:45-2:45 p.m., Germanna Room
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Link to General Presentation »»
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Forensics News
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Forensics Events
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| Feb 18 12 | Deadline - Forensics District Contests |
| Mar 03 12 | Deadline - Forensics Regional Contests |
| Mar 24 12 | VHSL Forensics Championships |
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Events
- VHSL Gymnastics Championships Date: Feb 17 12 Location: Salem H.S. - Virginia Beach
- VHSL Scholastic Bowl Championships Date: Feb 25 12 Location: Williamsburg, VA
- VHSL Theatre Festival (AAA) Date: Mar 03 12 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Forensics Championships Date: Mar 24 12 Location: Harrisonburg, VA
- VHSL Debate Championships Date: Apr 20 12 Location: Lynchburg, VA
- Deadline - Tennis District Contests (AAA) Date: May 16 12 Location:
- Deadline - Outdoor Track District Contests Date: May 19 12 Location:
- Deadline - Lacrosse District Contests Date: May 19 12 Location:
- Deadline - Tennis Regional Contests (AAA) Date: May 23 12 Location:
- Deadline - Baseball District Contests Date: May 26 12 Location:
- VHSL Swim & Dive Championships (A/AA) Date: Feb 09 12 Location:
- VHSL Gymnastics Championships Date: Feb 17 12 Location: Salem H.S. - Virginia Beach
- VHSL Swim & Dive Championships (AAA) Date: Feb 17 12 Location:
- Deadline - Tennis District Contests (AAA) Date: May 16 12 Location:
- Deadline - Outdoor Track District Contests Date: May 19 12 Location:
- Deadline - Lacrosse District Contests Date: May 19 12 Location:
- Deadline - Tennis Regional Contests (AAA) Date: May 23 12 Location:
- Deadline - Outdoor Track Regional Contests Date: May 26 12 Location:
- Deadline - Softball District Contests Date: May 26 12 Location:
- Deadline - Soccer District Contests Date: May 26 12 Location:
- VHSL Scholastic Bowl Championships Date: Feb 25 12 Location: Williamsburg, VA
- VHSL Theatre Festival (AAA) Date: Mar 03 12 Location: Charlottesville, VA
- VHSL Forensics Championships Date: Mar 24 12 Location: Harrisonburg, VA
- VHSL Debate Championships Date: Apr 20 12 Location: Lynchburg, VA
- VHSL Gymnastics Championships Date: Feb 17 12 Location: Salem H.S. - Virginia Beach
- VHSL Lacrosse Championships Date: Jun 09 12 Location:
Resources
- » 2011-2016 Calendar (rev. 6/20/11) (PDF, 89.4 KB)
- » Academic Activities T-Shirt Design Contest Entry Form (PDF, 41.9 KB)
- » Allstate Foundation/VHSL Achievement Award Application (PDF, 58.6 KB)
- » Debate, Drama and Forensics Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (June 2011) (PDF, 12.9 KB)
- » Debate, Drama and Forensics Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (May 2011) (PDF, 13.3 KB)
- » Extemporaneous Speaking Topic Areas (2010-11) (PDF, 71.3 KB)
- » Forensics District Director's Kit (2011-12) (PDF, 172 KB)
- » Forensics District Director's Report Form (MSWORD, 85.0 KB)
- » Forensics District Entry Form (MSWORD, 59.5 KB)
- » Forensics Hosting Schedule (PDF, 22.8 KB)
- » Forensics Regional Director's Kit (2011-12) (PDF, 173 KB)
- » Forensics Regional Director's Report Form (MSWORD, 83.5 KB)
- » Forensics Regional Entry Form (MSWORD, 75.0 KB)
- » Forensics State Entry Form (MSWORD, 75.5 KB)
- » Forensics State Information Packet (2011) (PDF, 67.3 KB)
- » Forensics State Meet Judging Form (PDF, 28.0 KB)
- » Forensics State Meet Results (2010-11) (PDF, 16.6 KB)
- » Forensics, Theatre and Debate Coaching Resources (PDF, 395 KB)
- » Jenny Bradley Memorial Scholarship Application (PDF, 10.4 KB)
- » NFHS Speech, Debate and Theatre Association Membership Form (2011-12) (PDF, 169 KB)
- » NFHS Speech, Debate and Theatre Product List (2011-12) (PDF, 75.2 KB)
- » NFHS Standard Weeks Calendar (PDF, 67.7 KB)
- » Practice Extemporaneous Speaking Topics (PDF, 33.4 KB)
- » Practice Impromptu Speaking Topics (PDF, 9.64 KB)
- » Speech Tournaments and Workshops Listing (PDF, 13.7 KB)
- » Speech, Debate and Theatre Association Membership Application (PDF, 91.7 KB)
- » Sportsmanship Pledge Card (PDF, 79.7 KB)
- » VASDDC Annual Conference Registration Form (2011) (PDF, 44.5 KB)
- » VASDDC Conference Program Schedule (2011) (PDF, 18.0 KB)
- » VASDDC Newsletter (January 2011) (PDF, 211 KB)
- » VHSL Coaches Pass Request Form (CPRF-1) (MSWORD, 582 KB)
- » VHSL Coaches Pass Request Form - Individual (CPRF-1i) (MSWORD, 416 KB)
- » VHSL Forensics Manual (2011) (PDF, 378 KB)
- » VHSL Postponement Policy (Region & State Events) (PDF, 43.0 KB)
- » VHSL Sportsmanship Guidelines - State Events (PDF, 86.2 KB)
- » Wells Fargo Citizenship Award Application (PDF, 63.8 KB)
- More Resources
- » 2011-2016 Calendar (rev. 6/20/11) (PDF, 89.4 KB)
- » Academic Activities T-Shirt Design Contest Entry Form (PDF, 41.9 KB)
- » Debate, Drama and Forensics Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (June 2011) (PDF, 12.9 KB)
- » Debate, Drama and Forensics Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes (May 2011) (PDF, 13.3 KB)
- » Extemporaneous Speaking Topic Areas (2010-11) (PDF, 71.3 KB)
- » Forensics District Director's Kit (2011-12) (PDF, 172 KB)
- » Forensics District Director's Report Form (MSWORD, 85.0 KB)
- » Forensics Hosting Schedule (PDF, 22.8 KB)
- » Forensics Regional Director's Kit (2011-12) (PDF, 173 KB)
- » Forensics Regional Director's Report Form (MSWORD, 83.5 KB)
- » Forensics State Information Packet (2011) (PDF, 67.3 KB)
- » Forensics State Meet Results (2010-11) (PDF, 16.6 KB)
- » Forensics, Theatre and Debate Coaching Resources (PDF, 395 KB)
- » NFHS Speech, Debate and Theatre Association Membership Form (2011-12) (PDF, 169 KB)
- » NFHS Speech, Debate and Theatre Product List (2011-12) (PDF, 75.2 KB)
- » NFHS Standard Weeks Calendar (PDF, 67.7 KB)
- » Practice Extemporaneous Speaking Topics (PDF, 33.4 KB)
- » Practice Impromptu Speaking Topics (PDF, 9.64 KB)
- » Speech Tournaments and Workshops Listing (PDF, 13.7 KB)
- » Sportsmanship Pledge Card (PDF, 79.7 KB)
- » VASDDC Annual Conference Registration Form (2011) (PDF, 44.5 KB)
- » VASDDC Conference Program Schedule (2011) (PDF, 18.0 KB)
- » VASDDC Newsletter (January 2011) (PDF, 211 KB)
- » VHSL Forensics Manual (2011) (PDF, 378 KB)
- » VHSL Sportsmanship Guidelines - State Events (PDF, 86.2 KB)
- More Resources
- » VHSL Sportsmanship Guidelines - State Events (PDF, 86.2 KB)
- More Resources
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Location
1642 State Farm Blvd.
Charlottesville, VA 22911-8609
Take 29 south into Charlottesville to the 250-East Bypass toward Richmond. Drive approximately four miles on 250. After you pass the Pantops Shopping Center (Applebees, Giant, Starbucks, Liberty Gas Station), turn RIGHT onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
Take I-64 East to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Hwy. 250. At the fourth light, turn left onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
I-64 West to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn right on Rt. 250. At the fourth light, turn Left on State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
Take I-64 East to Exit 124/Shadwell. Turn left at the bottom of the exit ramp onto Hwy. 250. At the fourth light, turn left onto State Farm Blvd. The VHSL building is the fourth building on the right.
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