The NJFL and NFL Matrix for October 2 at Dan Dan Elementary School has been updated and Room Numbers added.
Please send Corrections and Drops by 3:00pm
For those who Coach both NJFL and NFL this combined Room Use chart (for DES) may prove useful
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Showing posts with label NJFL. Show all posts
Friday, October 1, 2010
NJFL & NFL
NJFL and NFL Competitions this weekend, October 2, 2010.
The NJFL and NFL Matrix for October 2 at Dan Dan Elementary School has been updated and Room Numbers added.
Please send Corrections and Drops by 3:00pm
For those who Coach both NJFL and NFL this combined Room Use chart (for DES) may prove useful
The NJFL and NFL Matrix for October 2 at Dan Dan Elementary School has been updated and Room Numbers added.
Please send Corrections and Drops by 3:00pm
For those who Coach both NJFL and NFL this combined Room Use chart (for DES) may prove useful
Monday, September 13, 2010
PGFC, NJFL, NFL Coaches Meeting
A message from our leader to all coaches:
And the link:
A meeting of all Coaches (PGFC/NJFL/NFL) will be held this Friday, (September 17, 2010) at 4:30pm (at MHS, room D 101).
Due to numerous conflicts with required school activities for teachers, Friday is the only open day.
The schedule for this year is online and can be reached by "clicking" below.
We look forward to another GREAT YEAR for our students.
Harold Easton
President, WPR
And the link:
The Matrix here.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
NJFL
Great reports on NJFL in the Saipan Tribune and the Marianas Variety.
Some additional comments from the participants:
From Esther Manzano—GCA coach. Said they went to Living History Farms-a living museum of 300 years of how early Americans live. “We saw their farms, houses, how they lived, clothes they wore.” Also went to Adventure Land, an amusement park with different rides, gift shop, restaurants, water park; the Iowa State Capitol where they saw the architecture, library, Supreme Court Office, legislative offices, etc.
June 25, 2010 was the first day of the competition, held at Dowling Catholic High School. The students competed in Pattern A events: Dramatic Interpretation (DI), Humorous Interpretation (HI), Duo Interpretation, Prose, Poetry, etc. Students were busy doing three rounds in their events, while the coaches were busy judging other students.
June 26 was the second day of competition. Pattern B events included Original Oratory (OO), Extemporaneous, Impromptu Speech, etc. Students competed in three rounds; coaches judged.
June 27 was the final day of competition. Those who advanced competed in quarterfinals, semifinals and some students in storytelling. This was also Awards day: Kanata Omari-semifinalist in Extemp; Hye Young Oh-quarterfinalist Impromptu; Matthew Lopez-quartefinalist, dramatic Interp; Arianne Narvaez-quarterfinalist-poetry; Darvhan Moses and Devonne Dotts—second places in storytelling.
Esther also said this was her first time to judge in a national competition. “The students are really good performers. Sometimes it is hard to rank them from the best to the last.”
Sang Hyuk Park, 14 year old at MBA. “When I was on the plane, I looked down through the window and it tells me that the world is big.” “I was so nervous before I competed in the NJFL, but after that I got confidence. I want to do better next year. I really had a good experience." Also missed rice at the restaurants!
Kimiko Tenorio, 12, GCA. Had never been to the mainland before and found it exciting, even to ride in the plane. "The competitions were exciting. I got to meet new people and make some new friends. Even though we were kind of nervous to speak in front of faces we haven’t seen, it was exciting and fun!” She said Iowa was cold, windy and there was thunder and lightning. The competitors were tall!
Kanata Omari, 12, MBA “At first I was disappointed when I did not go to the next round on the first day. Then my coach told me that there was tomorrow for more competition.” Also missed rice—“No rice for one week--I almost died.”
Kimberly Camacho, 12, GTC—“The NJFL trip to Des Moines, Iowa was really exciting and fun. It took 24 hours to get there…The places we went to were really cool…The competition day was tough…Overall the trip was awesome!!”
Hye Young Oh, 13, MBA—Commented on how the NJFL team members were supportive to each other.
Darvhan Augustine V. Moses, 13, MCS—“It was my first time to go to the states…We had a long layover in Houston, where the airport is really big. ... When we got to the competition, I felt nervous because of all the tall people. I didn’t know middle school people could be so tall! But when I started, I didn’t feel that nervous anymore.” Also said, “I was happy with a 2nd place finish in storytelling.”
Eron Constante, 14, SCS. “Considering the competition that’s here on Saipan, there’s a chance for anyone who puts in some sort of effort to get a free ticket to the states. All the practices, showcases, and experiences after the CNMI regional competition were helpful. However, once we stepped from the airport, we knew what we were getting ourselves into…On competition day, we knew the next three days were going to be extremely tedious. When I got to the school, I found myself as a small fish thrown into a big pond. Competition here made me feel as if I was stupid, but it taught me what I needed to do when I watched the competitors in the Finals. At least during the Award Ceremony, it was a relief to see four of my teammates had made the break.” “All in all, it was a good trip.”
Matthew Lopez, 14, HJHS. “The NJFL trip was a success. I had a great time in Des Moines, Iowa. I had the opportunity to compete against the best people of the US. It was a great experience.” Says he had jet lag, dizzy and tired a lot. “I was really scared and nervous at the competition. Competition there was tight and difficult. I really didn’t expect them to be that good. “ “We were successful, though, getting into quarterfinals and semifinals. Our team was really supportive and watched the quarterfinalists and semifinalists in their performances.”
Alina Ishikawa, 14, MBA. Her first time going to the mainland USA. She noticed that the daylight hours were longer and it was still bright at 8 PM. And mentioned that the students there “talked professional.”
Some additional comments from the participants:
From Esther Manzano—GCA coach. Said they went to Living History Farms-a living museum of 300 years of how early Americans live. “We saw their farms, houses, how they lived, clothes they wore.” Also went to Adventure Land, an amusement park with different rides, gift shop, restaurants, water park; the Iowa State Capitol where they saw the architecture, library, Supreme Court Office, legislative offices, etc.
June 25, 2010 was the first day of the competition, held at Dowling Catholic High School. The students competed in Pattern A events: Dramatic Interpretation (DI), Humorous Interpretation (HI), Duo Interpretation, Prose, Poetry, etc. Students were busy doing three rounds in their events, while the coaches were busy judging other students.
June 26 was the second day of competition. Pattern B events included Original Oratory (OO), Extemporaneous, Impromptu Speech, etc. Students competed in three rounds; coaches judged.
June 27 was the final day of competition. Those who advanced competed in quarterfinals, semifinals and some students in storytelling. This was also Awards day: Kanata Omari-semifinalist in Extemp; Hye Young Oh-quarterfinalist Impromptu; Matthew Lopez-quartefinalist, dramatic Interp; Arianne Narvaez-quarterfinalist-poetry; Darvhan Moses and Devonne Dotts—second places in storytelling.
Esther also said this was her first time to judge in a national competition. “The students are really good performers. Sometimes it is hard to rank them from the best to the last.”
Sang Hyuk Park, 14 year old at MBA. “When I was on the plane, I looked down through the window and it tells me that the world is big.” “I was so nervous before I competed in the NJFL, but after that I got confidence. I want to do better next year. I really had a good experience." Also missed rice at the restaurants!
Kimiko Tenorio, 12, GCA. Had never been to the mainland before and found it exciting, even to ride in the plane. "The competitions were exciting. I got to meet new people and make some new friends. Even though we were kind of nervous to speak in front of faces we haven’t seen, it was exciting and fun!” She said Iowa was cold, windy and there was thunder and lightning. The competitors were tall!
Kanata Omari, 12, MBA “At first I was disappointed when I did not go to the next round on the first day. Then my coach told me that there was tomorrow for more competition.” Also missed rice—“No rice for one week--I almost died.”
Kimberly Camacho, 12, GTC—“The NJFL trip to Des Moines, Iowa was really exciting and fun. It took 24 hours to get there…The places we went to were really cool…The competition day was tough…Overall the trip was awesome!!”
Hye Young Oh, 13, MBA—Commented on how the NJFL team members were supportive to each other.
Darvhan Augustine V. Moses, 13, MCS—“It was my first time to go to the states…We had a long layover in Houston, where the airport is really big. ... When we got to the competition, I felt nervous because of all the tall people. I didn’t know middle school people could be so tall! But when I started, I didn’t feel that nervous anymore.” Also said, “I was happy with a 2nd place finish in storytelling.”
Eron Constante, 14, SCS. “Considering the competition that’s here on Saipan, there’s a chance for anyone who puts in some sort of effort to get a free ticket to the states. All the practices, showcases, and experiences after the CNMI regional competition were helpful. However, once we stepped from the airport, we knew what we were getting ourselves into…On competition day, we knew the next three days were going to be extremely tedious. When I got to the school, I found myself as a small fish thrown into a big pond. Competition here made me feel as if I was stupid, but it taught me what I needed to do when I watched the competitors in the Finals. At least during the Award Ceremony, it was a relief to see four of my teammates had made the break.” “All in all, it was a good trip.”
Matthew Lopez, 14, HJHS. “The NJFL trip was a success. I had a great time in Des Moines, Iowa. I had the opportunity to compete against the best people of the US. It was a great experience.” Says he had jet lag, dizzy and tired a lot. “I was really scared and nervous at the competition. Competition there was tight and difficult. I really didn’t expect them to be that good. “ “We were successful, though, getting into quarterfinals and semifinals. Our team was really supportive and watched the quarterfinalists and semifinalists in their performances.”
Alina Ishikawa, 14, MBA. Her first time going to the mainland USA. She noticed that the daylight hours were longer and it was still bright at 8 PM. And mentioned that the students there “talked professional.”
Monday, July 12, 2010
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Rehearsal Schedule
The rehearsal schedules for NJFL, NFL and ITS (national events) is online: here.
The ITS students are practicing also for the play; PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA by Thornton Wilder, which they will stage at the ITS Festival.
The ITS students are practicing also for the play; PULLMAN CAR HIAWATHA by Thornton Wilder, which they will stage at the ITS Festival.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
New Decade! New Schedule
Debate is set for Friday, 1/29/10 at 5:30 PM at GCA.
NFL and NJFL are set for Saturday, 1/30/10 at 9 AM at SVES.
PGFC and CCLHS are set for Saturday, 2/6/10 at 9 AM at SVES.
Thespians is set for Saturday, 2/6/10 at 1:30 PM at SVES.
Registration is typically an hour before start time.
NFL and NJFL are set for Saturday, 1/30/10 at 9 AM at SVES.
PGFC and CCLHS are set for Saturday, 2/6/10 at 9 AM at SVES.
Thespians is set for Saturday, 2/6/10 at 1:30 PM at SVES.
Registration is typically an hour before start time.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Schedule changes
Dandan Elementary School has confirmed it will be available for the postponed NFL/NJFL competiton to be held on Saturday 10/24. Our thanks to their Admin. and Staff!!!!!!!!!
Other scheduling changes:
PGFC/CCLHS from Nov. 7 to Nov. 14
THESPIANS from Nov. 7 to Nov. 14
Math Court from Nov. 7 to Nov 14
NFL/NJFL/CCLHS from Oct. 17 to Oct. 24
NFL/NJFL/CCLHS from Nov.13,14 to Nov. 20,21
Other scheduling changes:
PGFC/CCLHS from Nov. 7 to Nov. 14
THESPIANS from Nov. 7 to Nov. 14
Math Court from Nov. 7 to Nov 14
NFL/NJFL/CCLHS from Oct. 17 to Oct. 24
NFL/NJFL/CCLHS from Nov.13,14 to Nov. 20,21
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
NJFL and NFL and Lincoln-Douglas Debate
The new date for the LD Debates is 10/16/09, and the NFL/NJFL competitions will be on 10/17/09.
The venues are the same.
The venues are the same.
Friday, October 2, 2009
CANCELLED-officially
No surprise: We're in Typhoon Condition II (as of 11:30 AM Friday).
A Typhoon Warning is now in affect in the CNMI - therfore - all NFL / NJFL and ITS events must be cancelled. A new date for NFL, NJFL and our Thespian Banquet will be scheduled ASAP and the location confirmed. The events on Oct 10 will go on as scheduled, as far as we know at this time.
A Typhoon Warning is now in affect in the CNMI - therfore - all NFL / NJFL and ITS events must be cancelled. A new date for NFL, NJFL and our Thespian Banquet will be scheduled ASAP and the location confirmed. The events on Oct 10 will go on as scheduled, as far as we know at this time.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Possible Storm Delays: NJFL-NFL Competitions; Thespian Banquet
We are still watching the storm, now Typhoon Melor (a/k/a 20 W), to determine whether this Saturday's planned events will be postponed. These events include the NJFL and NFL competitions and the Saturday evening banquet for thespians.
In the event that these events are not held as planned, Hal will post a notice on the main website, with a link on the Matrix page; I'll try to update here, also. Events postponed will be rescheduled.
Stay safe!
Tropical Storm Melor (a/k/a 20 W) has been up-graded to a Typhoon.
Different tracking methods put it either between Saipan and Rota, on target for Saipan, or heading just north of us. It looks like it's due to arrive about Saturday morning.
There's an excellent sidebar with advice, terminology, and a guide to storm conditions at the Guam PDN story on the storm.
In the event that these events are not held as planned, Hal will post a notice on the main website, with a link on the Matrix page; I'll try to update here, also. Events postponed will be rescheduled.
Stay safe!
Tropical Storm Melor (a/k/a 20 W) has been up-graded to a Typhoon.
Different tracking methods put it either between Saipan and Rota, on target for Saipan, or heading just north of us. It looks like it's due to arrive about Saturday morning.
There's an excellent sidebar with advice, terminology, and a guide to storm conditions at the Guam PDN story on the storm.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
AMENDED Competition Dates
NJFL and NFL--competitions held in the mornings. All dates are Saturdays.
October 3, 2009
November 14, 2009
December 12, 2009
January 30, 2010
Regional: March 2010. Exact date TBA.
THESPIANS--competitions held in the afternoons. All dates are Saturdays.
October 10, 2009
November 7, 2009
December 5, 2009
February 6, 2010
Regional: March 2010. Exact date TBA.
PGFC--competitions held in the mornings. All dates are Saturdays.
October 10, 2009
November 7, 2009
December 5, 2009
February 6, 2010
Math Court 6-12--competitions held in the afternoons. All dates are Saturdays.
October 10, 2009
November 7, 2009
December 5, 2009
January 23, 2010
CCLHS--competitions will be held on each of the weekends listed above, for the same age group involved in PGFC, NJFL, or NFL.
Stay tuned for some of the rules.
October 3, 2009
November 14, 2009
December 12, 2009
January 30, 2010
Regional: March 2010. Exact date TBA.
THESPIANS--competitions held in the afternoons. All dates are Saturdays.
October 10, 2009
November 7, 2009
December 5, 2009
February 6, 2010
Regional: March 2010. Exact date TBA.
PGFC--competitions held in the mornings. All dates are Saturdays.
October 10, 2009
November 7, 2009
December 5, 2009
February 6, 2010
Math Court 6-12--competitions held in the afternoons. All dates are Saturdays.
October 10, 2009
November 7, 2009
December 5, 2009
January 23, 2010
CCLHS--competitions will be held on each of the weekends listed above, for the same age group involved in PGFC, NJFL, or NFL.
Stay tuned for some of the rules.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Schedule Adjustments
Due to Typhoon Choi-Wan, schedules are changed!
NJFL/NFL--Thursday, September 17 at 5 PM, MHS 101 D.
PGFC--Tuesday, September 22 at 5 PM, MHS 101 D.
Thespians--Tuesday rehearsal cancelled. Next rehearsal, Thursday, September 17 at 4:00 PM at MHS 101 D.
NJFL/NFL--Thursday, September 17 at 5 PM, MHS 101 D.
PGFC--Tuesday, September 22 at 5 PM, MHS 101 D.
Thespians--Tuesday rehearsal cancelled. Next rehearsal, Thursday, September 17 at 4:00 PM at MHS 101 D.
Friday, September 11, 2009
IMPORTANT! Message for all coaches and administrators--PGFC, NJFL, NFL
The WPR board met during this past week and agreed on a schedule of meetings and some changes this year.
Basic terminology:
Coaches are those who help students with technique and rehearsals.
Administrators are those who do the much more important, but less glorious, job of keeping things organized, registering students for competitions, etc.
If you are short-handed at your schools, it is more important to have an Administrator than a coach.
Judges are NEUTRAL arbitrators who follow the rules and adjudge the competitions, assigning both scores and rankings to the competitors.
Certified Judges are those judges who complete certain requirements that the Board sets and pass a test. In the event of ties, the certified judge's scoring/ranking will prevail. And we're looking into the possibility of some kind of remuneration for certified judges.
All competing schools must provide judges in compliance with the formula that is set for each competition.
Changes:
The first meetings of the competition year have been set. (See below.) The agendas, which are not yet finalized, will include important information about some changes that affect everyone. (On-line code assignments, code changes, etc.) You need to be sure to attend the meetings so you don't miss out on these details and changes. If you do things incorrectly, you may jeopardize your students' participation (and wins!) in the competition events.
Meetings:
COACHES and ADMINISTRATORS --NJFL/NFL
There will be a meeting for Coaches and Administrators of NJFL and NFL on Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 at 5 PM at MHS 101 D.
COACHES and ADMINISTRATORS--PGFC
There will be a meeting for Coaches and Administrators of PGFC on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 5 PM at MHS 101 D.
JUDGES--ALL COMPETITIONS
There will be a meeting for Judges of all competitions on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 6PM at MHS 101 D.
Need more information? See the website with rules first; then contact Hal with your questions and comments.
Basic terminology:
Coaches are those who help students with technique and rehearsals.
Administrators are those who do the much more important, but less glorious, job of keeping things organized, registering students for competitions, etc.
If you are short-handed at your schools, it is more important to have an Administrator than a coach.
Judges are NEUTRAL arbitrators who follow the rules and adjudge the competitions, assigning both scores and rankings to the competitors.
Certified Judges are those judges who complete certain requirements that the Board sets and pass a test. In the event of ties, the certified judge's scoring/ranking will prevail. And we're looking into the possibility of some kind of remuneration for certified judges.
All competing schools must provide judges in compliance with the formula that is set for each competition.
Changes:
The first meetings of the competition year have been set. (See below.) The agendas, which are not yet finalized, will include important information about some changes that affect everyone. (On-line code assignments, code changes, etc.) You need to be sure to attend the meetings so you don't miss out on these details and changes. If you do things incorrectly, you may jeopardize your students' participation (and wins!) in the competition events.
Meetings:
COACHES and ADMINISTRATORS --NJFL/NFL
There will be a meeting for Coaches and Administrators of NJFL and NFL on Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 at 5 PM at MHS 101 D.
COACHES and ADMINISTRATORS--PGFC
There will be a meeting for Coaches and Administrators of PGFC on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at 5 PM at MHS 101 D.
JUDGES--ALL COMPETITIONS
There will be a meeting for Judges of all competitions on Thursday, September 24, 2009 at 6PM at MHS 101 D.
Need more information? See the website with rules first; then contact Hal with your questions and comments.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Congratulations!
Congrats to Anastasia Schweiger for making the top 5 at NJFL in impromptu speech.
Congrats to Aisha Joyner and Akeiko Dela Cruz for making the top 6 at the International Thespian (ITS) Festival in duet acting.
Congrats to Sung Yul (Tommy) Baik and Moon Hyo Lee for making the top 9 at the ITS Festival in mime.
Congrats to Kyoung Min (Kay) Park for setting a new TWPI record by receiving 21 call backs from college recruiters at the ITS Festival!
And congrats to all of the students on the NFL, NJFL and ITS 2009 teams, for doing a great job representing the CNMI, demonstrating talent, learning and experience, and gaining greater skills at these summer competitions.
Congrats to Aisha Joyner and Akeiko Dela Cruz for making the top 6 at the International Thespian (ITS) Festival in duet acting.
Congrats to Sung Yul (Tommy) Baik and Moon Hyo Lee for making the top 9 at the ITS Festival in mime.
Congrats to Kyoung Min (Kay) Park for setting a new TWPI record by receiving 21 call backs from college recruiters at the ITS Festival!
And congrats to all of the students on the NFL, NJFL and ITS 2009 teams, for doing a great job representing the CNMI, demonstrating talent, learning and experience, and gaining greater skills at these summer competitions.
Monday, June 8, 2009
NJFL/NFL Showcase
Each year we send some of our most talented youth to the national competitions of the National Forensic League and National Junior Forensic League. Each year the CNMI team comes back with numerous awards and students who are ranked in the nation's top 100 and even the top 10 -- an amazing testament to the success of our program and the talent of our kids when you think of the thousands of students in the US national programs.
This year the NJFL competition will be in San Antonio, Texas, and the NFL will be in Birmingham, Alabama. Those selected to go and represent the CNMI competed throughout this past year to win this honor. During this whole year of competition, only their fellow competitors and the judges have had the chance to see them perform. Now, you will have an opportunity to see their programs before they leave for the competition,
On June 9, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm, at the Multi-Purpose Center, these talented students from both the public and private schools in the CNMI, will present a SHOWCASE of their programs that they will be performing in the national competitions. Come and support their endeavors and enjoy their performances. There is no cost to attend.
Those who have attended the FOA membership meetings know how talented these students are. Come and enjoy and wish them luck.
This year the NJFL competition will be in San Antonio, Texas, and the NFL will be in Birmingham, Alabama. Those selected to go and represent the CNMI competed throughout this past year to win this honor. During this whole year of competition, only their fellow competitors and the judges have had the chance to see them perform. Now, you will have an opportunity to see their programs before they leave for the competition,
On June 9, from 6:00 to 8:30 pm, at the Multi-Purpose Center, these talented students from both the public and private schools in the CNMI, will present a SHOWCASE of their programs that they will be performing in the national competitions. Come and support their endeavors and enjoy their performances. There is no cost to attend.
Those who have attended the FOA membership meetings know how talented these students are. Come and enjoy and wish them luck.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Friday, March 27, 2009
Monday, October 13, 2008
Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Math Court, NFL, NJFL--Good Press
I am so happy that the Marianas Variety published newspaper articles about our competitions: the first Lincoln-Douglas Debate here, the first Math Court competition here and the first NFL & NJFL competitions here.
Photos, quotes from student participants, good information from coordinators--all wonderful!
Thank you, Marianas Variety!
Photos, quotes from student participants, good information from coordinators--all wonderful!
Thank you, Marianas Variety!
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