General Classroom and Tournament Info Each member must attend at least 5 TFA tournaments throughout the school year. (Does not include Grapevine Classic or the state tournament). If a student signs up for a tournament, he or she must attend and perform. Failure to compete at the tournament will result in future tournament suspension. You must stay for the entire tournament. Exceptions will be made for a family emergency or an illness. Tournaments normally take place on Saturday from 6:30am - 10pm on Saturday. Some tournaments will take place on Friday. Out of town tournaments may require travel time on Thursday and Sunday.

General Classroom and Tournament Info Be On Time. Students have been left in the past, resulting in tournament suspension. Bring money for concessions. Be prepared to work and perform in class. Community Service project each 6 weeks. Failure to participate in the project will result in tournament suspension. No pass, no play. Teachers are willing to work with the student as long as the student works with them.

Grapevine Classic The Grapevine Classic is our annual tournament held by Grapevine High School for Debate and Oral Interpretation. This tournament is mandatory for every team member and cannot be completed without parent volunteers. We will need help with hospitality to create a successful tournament. Date: September 9th & 10 th Each student is required to bring a 24 pack of soda, and a 24 pack of water. September 7th Judge 7pm in Room 811 (Mr. Hahn)

Summer Camp GHS Oral Interp Summer Camp is highly recommended for all team members to attend. At the camp students will be working on performance pieces for the upcoming tournament season, as well as bonding with the team! Cost: $175-Make checks out to Kristy Thomas Date: June 27th – July 1st Time: 9am – 4pm Location: GHS

Oral Interpretation Humorous Interp (HI) – This is an individual category and humorous in nature. HI usually includes 2-6 characters which enables the actor to find different voices, positions, and characteristics for each. Dramatic Interp (DI) – This is an individual category and dramatic in nature. DI usually consists with 1-2 (sometimes more) character(s). Duo Interp (DUO) – This event is competed with a partner. The selection can be humorous, dramatic, or a combination of the two. In this event you may not touch each other nor look at each other. Duet Acting (Duet) – This event, along with Duo, is competed with a partner. The selection can be humorous, dramatic, or a combination of the two. You may use two chairs in this event for set. Original Oratory (OO) – This individual event consists of a self written speech concerning a current problem and solution. One must research the topic to be able to speak confidently and intelligently.

Prose/Poetry Prose (PR) – This is an individual event where the speaker utilizes a small black binder to read their piece out of. The piece may be either dramatic, humorous, or both. (7 min long) Poetry (PO) – Same as Prose, but a poetic selection. (7 min long)

Tournament Apparel- Boys Suits should be solid black and well fitting. Shoes should be conservative professional dress shoes. Undershirts are a must (No writing on shirt). Socks MUST be black. Dress shirts should remain conservative and match appropriately with tie and suit. (No buttons on collar) A matching belt is required. Hair should be kept short length. (Above ears and out of eyes) Faces must remain clean shaven or be well kept. (Unless given permission) Keep ties conservative. No cartoon or crazy ties.

Tournament Apparel- Boys

Tournament Apparel- Girls 2/3 in. black closed toed heels Black pantyhose are required - (make sure and always have an extra pair!) Suit skirt must match the suit jacket Camisoles and shells must be worn in a sophisticated matter with a conservative neck line. Hair should remain pinned back and out of your face during the entire tournament. No jewelry. Stud earrings are allowed. No distracting eyeliner or sparkly makeup --- eyeliner, mascara, blush, and lipstick (APPLIED CORRECTLY) is all you need. No nail polish. Kasper, J.C Penny’s, Banana Republic, Macy’s, Ann Taylor Loft are some great places to look for an appropriate suit!

Tournament Apparel- Girls