Today, at age 87, I cannot imagine my life, including my professional success, without the extremely valuable and challenging experiences of my undergraduate years in the U of O Forensics Program, coached then by N. Scott Nobles. Forensics contributed greatly to my major and success as a student, strengthened my graduate work, and eventually influenced my teaching, first at the high school level, where I taught U.S. History and coached Debate, and two years later at the college level, where I taught and served in the administration for 42 years.
Please realize both the historic and current importance of forensics at the U of O, and keep this essential program strong now and for future generations. When reason and logic are so often ignored, what better way to learn the important skills of research, critical thinking, listening and speaking! What better way to bring some hope to the world!