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On March 1st 2014, Hailey Simmons placed second in Oratorical Speaking at the Illinois Intercollegiate Forensics Association’s State Tournament. Hailey will be one of only two delegates representing the state of Illinois at the oldest forensics tournament in the country: the Interstate Oratorical Association National Tournament.
Representing the state of Illinois at the Interstate Oratorical Association is an honor the significance of which those within the world of competitive forensics quickly recognize. For those outside the activity the true scope of this achievement can be harder to grasp as the time, talent, and dedication required to reach this zenith are very difficult to imagine.
What makes it all the more significant is that Hailey Simmons is only a sophomore member of North Central College’s Speech and Debate Team. Despite her relative lack of experience in the activity, Hailey made it her goal to represent Illinois and worked tirelessly toward this goal. Through countless revisions, endless practice, intense (and sometimes heated) coaching, Hailey never once wavered in reaching her objective. She truly represents the very best of what North Central Forensics – and the state of Illinois – has to offer.
Congratulations Hailey Simmons on your amazing accomplishment.
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