For Immediate Release:
November 17, 2015
Primary Media Contact:
Sally Voth
Public Relations Specialist
[email protected]
Phone: 540-868-7134
The Laurel Ridge Community College Forensics (Speech/Drama/Debate) Team performed well at the Collegiate Forensics Association Tournament in Shippensburg, PA on November 13-14, 2015. Laurel Ridge placed 4th overall in the team sweepstakes. Other teams competing were Bloomsburg University, Florida College, Randolph Macon College, University of Richmond, Liberty University, David and Elkins College, and West Virginia University at Parkersburg.
Individual award winners were announced. The following Laurel Ridge students were recognized:
Sunniva Moore (Linden, VA)
2nd place in Informative Speaking
3rd place in Prose
3rd place in Declamation
3rd place in Single Dramatic Interpretation
4th place in Duo
6th place in Poetry
Rebekah Mickahail (Bluemont, VA)
3rd place in Parliamentary Debate
4th place in Duo
4th place in Impromptu
Abby Stocker (Round Hill, VA)
3rd place in Parliamentary Debate
3rd place in After Dinner Speaking
6th place in Persuasion
Cody Jones (Maurertown, VA)
4th in Persuasion
John Holsinger (Stephens City, VA)
5th place in Prose
Also competing were team members Rachel Clowes (Front Royal) and Michael Weimer (Winchester, VA).
For more information about the team, contact Professor Andrea Ludwick, at [email protected] or 540-868-7194.
(Pictured left to right the back row: Michael Weimer, John Holsinger, Cody Jones, Abby Stocker; Front row: Sunniva Moore, Rebekah Mickahail, Rachel Clowes)
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Founded in 1970, Laurel Ridge Community College is a multi-campus public institution of higher education. With three locations — Middletown, Warrenton, and Luray-Page County — the College serves eight localities in the Shenandoah Valley and northern Piedmont regions. The localities are the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah and Warren and the city of Winchester. Laurel Ridge offers more than 75 associate degree and certificate programs in a wide variety of disciplines, in addition to providing access to bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs offered on site by a four-year institution. Laurel Ridge also serves the business community by offering workforce preparation programs for employees and employers. Laurel Ridge serves more than 9,000 unduplicated credit students and more than 11,000 individuals in professional development and business and industry courses annually.
Laurel Ridge Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Laurel Ridge Community College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Laurel Ridge Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).
Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. Laurel Ridge shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions including lactation, age (except when age is a bona fide occupational qualification), status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors. Laurel Ridge also prohibits sexual misconduct including sexual violence or harassment. Inquiries may be directed to the Associate Vice President, Human Resources, [email protected], 173 Skirmisher Lane, Middletown, VA 22645, 540-868-7226.
Laurel Ridge Community College was known as Lord Fairfax Community College until June 2022. For consistency purposes, the college will be referenced as Laurel Ridge going forward.
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