2009 Oratory Competition Winners
Graduation Commencement Speech
Judges: Dr. John Lyne, Dr. John Gareis, and Michelle Gibbons
First Place
Eric Seeleman (Senior)
"How to Make Your Communication Degree Worth More Than an Expensive Piece of Paper, and Maybe Enjoy Life Too"
Second Place
Theresa Forrest (Senior)
"A Four Year Transformation"
Third Place
Meghan McPoyle (Senior)
"It Goes On"
Persuasive Speech on Values
Judges: Dr. Brent Malin, Brita Dooghan, and David Landes
First Place
Courtney Matisko (Sophmore)
"Take A Chance on Romance"
Second Place
Kyle Craig (Junior)
"Expect More"
Third Place
Joseph Scialabba (Sophmore)
"The Value of Values"
Persuasive Speech on Policy
Judges: Dr. Lynn Clark, Dr. Valerie Goff, and John Rief
First Place
Allegra Carfarchio (Sophmore)
"America Should Adopt a Universal Healthcare System"
Second Place
Kerry Ryan (Junior)
"Don't Have Kids"
Third Place
Angela Kowalski (Senior)
"College-age Women and Diagnosis of Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Healthcare Disparity"
