The WFCA's mission is "to instill and develop in students communication skills vital for a lifetime of effective participation in a democratic society." To that end, the WFCA promotes the interests of Wisconsin interscholastic forensics by assisting in the regulation and improvement of forensic practices and by serving as a forum for the airing of opinions concerning forensic activities. Member schools receive notices of invitational tournaments through an official mailing list. The season culminates with the State Tournament, open to every member school. Read more ...
See the video of coaches reflecting on the impact of forensics and scenes from the 2010 State Tournament.
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As we start a new school year it is time to prepare for the upcoming forensics season. The year opens with the WFCA Fall Meeting at Stevens Point Area Senior High on Saturday September 18.
Here are some resources and information to get you started:
Coaching assistance page. Whether you are a coaching veteran, a new coach, or a coach new to the WFCA, help is available from your colleagues and WFCA.
The WFCA Video Library inventory has been added to the website. Videos of past state tournament semifinal and final rounds are available as coaching tools.
WFCA Calendar. The tentative calendar is posted and will be finalized at the fall meeting.
WFCA Reflections Video. See what goes on at the State Tournament and what your fellow coaches have to say about forensics.
The 2010-11 WFCA Handbook will be published after the fall meeting, incorporating any changes from the meeting and the approved topics for the year.
2010-11 Topics
Topics for Moments in History, Public Address, Special Occasion, Storytelling and Group Discussion have been submitted by the WFCA Category Committee and are pending approval at the fall meeting on September 18, 2010.
Other bylaw proposals must be published a minimum of three weeks in advance on the WFCA website.
Send bylaw proposals or other meeting agenda items to Bonni Knight,
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Spring Meeting and 40th Anniversary Celebration
The WFCA 2010 Spring Meeting and 40th Anniversary Celebration were held the weekend of May 1 in Wisconsin Dells.
The proposal for double-entries at the state tournament was not approved, and minor bylaw updates were approved.
Jodi Becker concluded her term as Past-President, and Kelsey Palmer concluded her term as treasurer and will be attending graduate school in the fall. David Wyatt of Nicolet was elected as President-Elect, and Peter Woods of Marquette was elected for a two-year term as Treasurer.
The provisional calendar of invitational tournaments was presented and will be finalized at the fall meeting.
The anniversary program included reflections by Bonni Knight and Ron Steinhorst, a keynote address by Doris and Steve Sexton, and performances by past state champions: Maeta Burns-Penn, Conner Hutchins, Anna-Lisa Dahlgren, and Philip Bridge. Jim Berger led the WFCA Anniversary Song and the program concluded with a video presentation from Heidi Wacker. The evening continued with music, dancing, and karaoke.
