Monthly Archives: June 2012

2012 NFL Nationals: Semi-Finalists Are Posted; Some Familiar Faces Remain, but Some Fade

Posted on June 13, 2012 by Logan Scisco

The semi-finalists have been unveiled at the 2012 NFL National Tournament. The fourteen extempers that remain in United States and International Extemp will be narrowed to six by the end of the day. Semi-finals will feature two minute cross-examination, which … Continue reading →

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2012 NFL Nationals: Quarter-Finalists Are Posted; National Points Race Leaders Still Alive

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Logan Scisco

The top thirty in International and United States Extemp have been unveiled at the 2012 NFL National Tournament. After tomorrow, we will know who the final six contestants will be for the final rounds of the tournament on Friday. All … Continue reading →

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2012 NFL Nationals: Octofinalists Are Posted; International Extemp Receives the Bonus

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Logan Scisco

Octofinal breaks have been posted at the 2012 NFL National Tournament. Extempers will compete in rounds seven and eight this afternoon and quarter-final breaks will be announced this evening. All of the extempers who made the octofinal round have automatically … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: International Extemp Questions for the Week of June 5th-11th, 2012

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Logan Scisco

1. Did the West blow Ukraine? 2. What impact will the impending withdrawal of NATO forces in Afghanistan have on Pakistan? 3. Should foreign embassies stop doing air pollution readings in China? 4. Will Omar al-Bashir ever stand trial before … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz Answers for the Week of June 4th-10th, 2012

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Logan Scisco

Here are the answers to the final news quiz of the 2011-2012 season.

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Extemp Roundtable: 2011 NFL National Champions Share Their Views on the Tournament (Part 2)

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Logan Scisco

Last year in Dallas, Texas, Dylan Slinger of Lakeville South High School in Minnesota and Jared Odessky of Nova High School in Florida were the National Forensic League National Champions in International and United States Extemporaneous Speaking. Both also won … Continue reading →

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HotTopics: United States Extemp Questions for the Week of June 5th-11th, 2012

Posted on June 5, 2012 by Logan Scisco

1. Will the Supreme Court render the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional within the next four years? 2. Why are more Americans identifying themselves as politically independent? 3. Can the Paycheck Fairness Act bolster President Obama’s standing with female voters? … Continue reading →

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2011-2012 Extemp Central National Points Race: Standings Updated to Reflect CFL Nationals

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Logan Scisco

The 2011-2012 National Points Race standings have been updated to reflect the results of the CFL National Tournament.  Check it out the new standings by clicking on the National Points Race tab above or by clicking here. [fblike] [twitter]

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Extemp Roundtable: 2011 NFL National Champions Share Their Views on the Tournament (Part 1)

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Logan Scisco

Last year in Dallas, Texas, Dylan Slinger of Lakeville South High School in Minnesota and Jared Odessky of Nova High School in Florida were the National Forensic League National Champions in International and United States Extemporaneous Speaking. Both also won … Continue reading →

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Extemp Central News Quiz for the Week of June 4th-10th, 2012 (Short Answer Version)

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Logan Scisco

Here is the final short answer Extemp Central news quiz for the 2011-2012 season.  Good luck!

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