by John Berner ‘14
Saint Ignatius Speech and Debate has a promising year ahead. Those who immediately associate “NFL” with football should know that the National Forensics League hosts interscholastic tournaments in speech and debate events throughout the year, culminating in state and national championships.
Competitors have been known to go on to become leaders in business, medicine, law, theater, film, and government. The NFL can boast such distinguished and diverse alumni as Jon Belushi, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Brad Pitt, and Stephen Colbert.
The team, helmed by veteran coaches Mr. Fujimoto and Mr. Buzzelli, has over the years produced two Tonynominated Broadway actors, a senior editor at Marvel, the current President of the Ohio Speakers Bureau, and numerous other accomplished graduates.
This year, seniors include the reigning policy debate state champions Kevin Pucci and Sean Lavelle, plus state qualifiers Adam Calogeras and John Berner. An optimistic yield of victories seems ahead as both newcomers and veterans alike prepare for the 2013 Speech and Debate season.
