Kansas City, Missouri - [June 18, 2010]
Robert Jackson from Alief Hastings High School in Houston, Texas advanced to the national final round in Prose Interpretation at the 2010 NFL National Tournament this weekend in Kansas City, Missouri. After making to the top 60 in Dramatic Interpretation, Robert went on to compete in Prose Interpretation.  Robert bested hundreds of other competitors in Prose to earn the chance to perform at the KCI Expo Center on Friday Morning. Robert was recognized as a 6th place national finalist in front of a packed house on Friday evening during the national awards assembly.  Robert is coached by Lillian Ogunbanjo, Sarah Sims, & John Augillard.  
 
About the NFL National Tournament
 
More than 3,200 students participated in the NFL National Tournament, one of the world's largest academic contests. The Park Hill and North Kansas City school districts hosted the "Jazzin' it up in KC" national tournament, which drew visitors from across the country and as far away as China. 2010 marked the third time Kansas City served as host, in addition to 1983 and 1994.
$200,000 in college scholarships are awarded to high achieving students at the tournament. To attend, students must place among the top competitors at one of NFL’s 106 district tournaments. National competition occurs in ten main events—Policy Debate, Public Forum Debate, Lincoln Douglas Debate, Congressional Debate, Original Oratory, United States Extemporaneous Speaking, International Extemporaneous Speaking, and Humorous, Dramatic, and Duo Interpretation—as well as seven consolation and supplemental events. For more information, visit the tournament Web site: www.nflnationals.org
 
About the National Forensic League
 
The National Forensic League (NFL) is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit honorary society created to recognize high school students in
  
Congratulations Hastings Speech and Debate! 

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