SDSU Jackrabbit Jousts
October 5-6, 2007
The Gustavus Adolphus College Forensics team placed FIRST out of 12 schools at the South Dakota State University Jackrabbit Jousts Forensics Tournament. The Gusties won six of the eleven events. Gustavus took first with 279 points while Kansas State University took 2nd place with 157 points. Gustavus also was awarded the 2007 Harlold Widvey Comprehensive Award. This award recognizes a program that displays excellence in oral interpretation, public address, and debate.
Team Sweepstakes:
First: Gustavus Adolphus College = 279 points
Second: Kansas State University = 157 points
Third: MSU, Mankato = 73 points
After Dinner Speaking:
Emma Moreau-2nd place
Communication Analysis:
Brittney Lovdahl-4th place
Duo:
Kavan Rogness/ Kelly Nelson-1st place
Drama:
Emma Moreau-1st place
Tasha Carlson-2nd place
Christopher Hunt-6th place
Extemporaneous Speaking:
Mary Cunningham-2nd place
Impromptu:
Mary Cunningham-1st place
Sean Maertens-4th place
Informative:
Maria Siegle-4th place
Claire Sagstuen-5th place
Persuasion:
Phil Helt-2nd place
Maria Siegle-3rd place
Mary Cunningham-4th place
Poetry:
Kavan Rogness-1st place
Program Oral Interpretation:
Tasha Carlson-1st place
Christopher Hunt-4th place
Brittney Lovdahl-5th place
Kavan Rogness-6th place
Paula Wiggam-7th place
Prose:
Tasha Carlson-1st place
Brittney Lovdahl-4th place
Kavan Rogness-5th place
Parliamentary Debate:
Sean Maertens & Sean Tessmer- Semifinals (4-0 prelim record)