Hastings College Forensics
The Hastings College Forensics (speech) team is a co-curricular activity grounded in education. The goal of the coaching staff is to provide each student with the resources and feedback needed to become an accomplished speaker. The coaches at Hastings College believe successful competition and trophies are the result of a strong educational philosophy. The coaches also support a fun social atmosphere.
We’ve had a long tradition of success in forensics. It is this tradition that has been recognized throughout the district and nation. In fact, on June 9, 1920, Hastings College became one of the first colleges in the nation to become a member of Pi Kappa Delta, the national forensics fraternity!
Scholarships and more
The Hastings College Forensics team is based in the Gray Center on campus. Stop by and see us, or contact Jordan Johnson, director of forensics, at jordan.johnson@hastings.edu, or Dr. Austin McDonald, assistant director of forensics, at cmcdonald@hastings.edu.
Hastings College Forensics scholarships are available for participants! You can complete our scholarship interest form and we will get in touch with you. For best consideration apply by February 15.
Recent success
We are frequently in the top 20 and top 10 at the American Forensics Association (AFA) National Speech Tournament! We’ve also produced more All-Americans than any other school of any size in the country! Check out our history and nationals page.
Our mission
To continue the traditions of Hastings College Forensics by producing accomplished speakers who enrich communities using their voices.
