On September 24 & 25 the Utah State Speech & Debate Team loaded up into the 15 man van of love and headed over to the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls for the first tourney of the year. Everyone had a great time. USU closed out parli with teams taking 1st, 2nd, & 3rd. In addition Tom & Adam took 1st place in extemp and impromptu respectively. As as school USU took 3rd in sweeps! The 3 USU parli teams that closed out are recognized at awards. L-R: Tom Grover, Tarah Johnson, Eric Peatross, Sheila Langford, Clayton "King of the Hook Up at a Tourney" Coleman, Richard Walker. Fulton receives his plaque for 1st in impromptu. Tom receives his plaque from 1st in extemp. Tom & Dr. Tom discuss the finer points of life. Clay & Ammon joke between rounds. Dr. Tom puts the finishing touches on a ballot for a parli round he judged. Richard & Sheila flow the round while the government speaks. Fulton & Tom talk with Richard and Sheila prior to semi finals. Richard & Sheila won with a 3-0 decision. L-R: Samantha, Dr. Tom, Eric & Clay wait to watch the semi final round with Richard & Sheila. The team waits to watch Richard & Sheila in elimination rounds. C