Student Achievements

Awards & Involvement

National Broadcasting Society
Region 12 Mark of Excellence Awards

Excellence in Journalism Awards received at the 11th Annual National HBCU student media conference:

American Scholastic Press Association: 2008 Number One Ranking for Best College NewspaperSouth East Journalism ConferenceTheater

Forensics Accomplishments: 2009 Alabama Swing, Part One
Hosted by Alabama Forensics Alumni

First Place, Quadrathon Speaking
Student: Maximilian Cole

First Place, Poetry Interpretation
Student: Terra Strong

2009 Alabama Swing, Part Two
Hosted by 2009 Alabama Forensics Team

First Place, Quadrathon Speaking
Student: Terra Strong

First Place, Poetry Interpretation
Student: Terra Strong

October 2009

Forensics Team swept the Berea College Forensics Tournament this past weekend, winning 47 awards, 8 of which were first place awards:

2009 Cumberlands Swing, Part One
Hosted by University of the Cumberlands Forensics Alumni

First Place, Pentathlon Speaking
Student: Terra Strong

First Place, Novice Dramatic Interpretation
Student: Byron Harvey

First Place, Novice Poetry Interpretation
Student: Wil Taylor

2009 Berea Swing, Part Two
Hosted by 2009 Berea College Forensics Team

First Place, Pentathlon Speaking
Student: Terra Strong

First Place, Poetry Interpretation
Student: Wil Taylor

First Place, Novice Persuasive Speaking
Student: Byron Harvey

First Place, Novice Poetry Interpretation
Student: Jenae Hope

First Place, Novice Dramatic Interpretation
Student: Wil Taylor

The reflection of excellence on the University is powerful and rewarding. A total of 25 universities were present, including the following powerhouses: Western Kentucky University, George Mason University, and Miami University of Ohio. Even under pressure, TSU's Forensics Team shined through. Attached is a full report of our success.

Last year at the same tournament we won a total of 27 awards. This increase is a direct result of our additional coaching staff, Ms. Emily Kofoed and Mr. Clarence Ball. Their time, attention and efforts are making a huge difference.

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