Modern day versions of the Lincoln-Douglas debates and a possible preview of the new wave of great orators may be found on the campus of West Liberty University as it hosts the West Virginia Intercollegiate Forensics Association’s (WVIFA) State Tournament on February 25th and 26th.
The WVIFA is a statewide organization that promotes intercollegiate speech and debate in West Virginia. Students can qualify for the National Forensic Association’s National Tournament held in April.
Schools competing here are Alderson Broaddus College, Fairmont State University, Marshall University, Shepherd University, West Liberty University, and WVU-Parkersburg. Forty-four students will be competing in public speaking and debate events.
Additional information is available from Ryan McCullough, Director of Forensics at West Liberty University and Vice President of the West Virginia Intercollegiate Forensic Association. He may be contacted at rmccullough@westliberty.edu.