For the 2024-25 school year, sixteen WLHS students joined the Forensics team, with thirteen actively competing. The team grew in skill and confidence over the course of multiple competitions, earning individual recognition, team trophies, and an impressive showing at the State festival. Season highlights include:
Polar Plunge Festival, Lake Geneva - January 25
nine blue ribbons, three red ribbons
Westosha Central Festival - February 3
four perfect score medals
two blue ribbons, three red ribbons
Union Grove Tournament - February 8
two individual trophies (second & third place)
team award: third place – small team
SubDistrict Festival (Virtual) - February 15
entire team advanced to District
Friday Night Lights Tournament, Muskego - March 7
two first place, two second place, two fourth place
team award: first place – small team
second overall out of 13 teams
District Festival, Westosha Central - March 16
12 out of 13 students qualified for State
State Festival - April 12
five gold medals (perfect scores)
five silver medals
one bronze medal
The growth, teamwork, and God-given excellence that our students displayed this season is truly a blessing and an achievement to be proud of. Their State success is a reflection of months of preparation and a passion for public speaking. Thank you to Coach Anne Holmes for her dedication to the forensics program and her countless hours of work honing our students' oratory skills.