Forensics is a speech competition that is usually held during the first months of the year. Students from all over the region come to compete in categories such as storytelling, impromptu, and interpretation. These range in demand but are overall challenging and require a lot of memorization and thinking skills. Basically, each participant takes a piece of literature, memorizes it, and performs it so it can be understood and enjoyed by spectators. These individuals are judged based on understanding of their piece and their overall performance in a competition held on district, regional, and state levels.
On March 1, 2014, students Amber R. (storytelling category), Jakub B. and Torie A. (serious duo category), Olivia D. and Connor W. (comedic duo category) all advanced to the state competition set to be held on March 29, 2014 in Harrisonburg, VA. They will compete with students all over the state for a chance to win the state title in their category. These students have all worked extremely hard and are sure to make Burton proud. Bring home those titles!