Forensic Team

This speech, performance, and debate team offers a high-quality learning opportunity.  Our team competes from September-April, travels to two or three tournaments a semester, and OCC covers the cost of judging, registration and etc.  Undergraduate students in good academic standing can compete in one or more events (Informative Speaking, Poetry, Dramatic Interpretation, Parliamentary Debate and more), earn college credit for their work, and may even be eligible for scholarship money. See event descriptions and sample speech links on this page. 

New and returning OCC students can join the team now! 

• This is a rebuilding year, and we’re looking for new team members.
• With the right planning, you could be prepared for the December, February, or the March events, get scholarship money, and shine too! 
• Remote and in-person coaching sessions are available.
• Congratulations to our co-presidents: Brayden Hill and Daniel Akintunde!

Upcoming Events Include: 

• Team meetings 
  
  • Tuesday, November 26, 1PM (Zoom or in-person at Orchard Ridge G111)
  • Zoom showcase for participants going to Ferris: Sunday, Dec. 1 at 1PM
    Additional team meetings and individual coaching to be added based on participants' schedules (Email cabennet@oaklandcc.edu for Zoom link and passcode!) 
     
• Tournaments
  • December 6-7, 2024: The Fall MISL Tournament at Ferris State 
    • Registration is finalized Dec. 1
    • The team leaves for Ferris State on Friday, Dec. 6 at 3PM
    • The tournament occurs Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9AM-7PM
  • February 15, 2025: MISL Novice Tournament - Northwood University, (Feb. 14 leave)
  • March 1, 2025: Michigan MISL State Championships - Eastern Michigan University
  • April 17-21, 2025: The Nationals are at Wayne State! 
     

If you join the team, you can help us continue to be successful, and you will certainly benefit too.  As Inc. Magazine says, “Public Speaking is No Longer a ‘Soft Skill.’ It’s Your Key to Success in Any Field." So, any improvement in your presentation skills will support your success in college and beyond!

Why not try something new, meet others at OCC, and network with individuals from other schools!?

To set up a coaching appointment or get the Zoom link, email Ms. Bennett.