The George R. Brown Forensic Society is Rice University’s competitive intercollegiate speech and debate team. Founded in 1984, the society replaced the original Rice Forensic Society, which existed from 1954 to 1964. The team represents Rice by competing in speech and debate tournaments throughout the United States. The George R. Brown Forensics Society has a strong tradition of success. The society has brought home numerous national championships. Most recent was Priscilla Parrett’s 2007 national championship in Persuasive Speaking.

2012 Nationals Update:

The GRBFS took 3rd in the Nation in NFA-LD debate and 4th in the nation in "President's 1" division at NFA!

Join us in congratulating our national finalists!

AFA-NIET:

Extemporaneous Speaking:
Jarvis Sam 5th Place
Persuasive Speaking:
Jarvis Sam: Semifinalist
Helene Dick: Quarterfinalist

Impromptu Speaking:
Jarvis Sam: Quarterfinalist

NFA:

Lincoln Douglas Debate:
Brittney Xu: Quarterfinalist, 6th Place Overall Debate Speaker
Anthony Chung: Octofinalist
Kern Vijayvargiya: Octofinalist
Cory Wynn: Octofinalist
Paul Ernster: Double-Octofinalist
Patrick Shipsey: Double-Octofinalist

Forensics Criticism:
Katie Donovan: 4th Place
Jarvis Sam: 6th Place

Rhetorical Criticism:
Jarvis Sam: Semifinalist

Impromptu Speaking:
Helene Dick: Quarterfinalist
Kristian Edosomwan: Quarterfinalist
Jarvis Sam: Quarterfinalist

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