Topics for Moments in History, Public Address, Special Occasion, Storytelling and Group Discussion have been approved.

Forensics collectively includes debate, public speaking, literary/dramatic performance, and model U.S. Congress.  These academic competitions help students learn to work collaboratively, build confidence, improve reasoning, research and organizational skills, and enhance presentational technique.  A 1999 report in the Wall Street Journal cited forensics as the top extra-curricular activity college admissions counselors look for, especially where enrollment is competitive, such as at Ivy League schools.  Rufus King's forensics program is directed by teacher Diane Hardy.

If you were in forensics in middle school, it's still the same fun activity you came to love and enjoy... the friendships, the team family, and the performances.  The categories are a little different, and we have a close relationship among the various "squads."   Following is an outline of how Rufus King High School's program works...