Western Kentucky University's award-winning speech and debate program, the school's oldest student organization, formed an alumni group that bears the name of a 1956 graduate and champion debater. The new alumni group will be called the Elizabeth McWhorter Harden Forensics Alumni Association.
At the conclusion of each school year, the WKU Forensics Team honors the dedication of its member students with a collection of team awards. This tradition includes recognition for success in competition, academic achievement, and community service. In attendance were university President, Gary Ransdell; Provost, Dr. Barbara Burch; Dean of Potter College, Dr. David Lee; Potter College Asst. Dean, Dr. Sally Ray; Honors College Director, Dr. Craig Cobane; and former Director of Forensics, Dr. Randall Capps. The 2009 WKU Forensics Team Awards are as follows:
The Elizabeth McWhorter-Harden Forensic Alumni Association hosted it's first annual Kentucky Speaker of the Year awards ceremony, also using the opportunity for it's own Hall of Fame induction. This marks the first of many inductees in the years to come. The inaugural class includes Dr. Elizabeth McWhorter-Harden, Mr. Randall Capps, and Dr. Barbara Burch. Also in attendance was Kentucky Speaker of the House, Jody Richards, who received the first Kentucky Speaker of the Year award. This award is conferred annually for excellence in communication.
Photo collection added to History sectionMr. Randall Capps, upcoming entrant into the association's Hall of Fame, has submitted to the association a collection of photographs from the 1940s to the mid 1950s. You can find that immediately below.The Randall Capps Collection |
Speaker of the Year nominationThe nomination details for the KENTUCKY SPEAKER OF THE YEAR are now available in the link below. We are very proud to provide this honor, and look forward to reading about this year's nominees. |