Emma Givens has earned the National Forensic League Academic All-American Award

Raytown High School Senior Emma Givens earned the National Forensic League Academic All-American Award.

The award goes to students involved in debate and forensics that have maintained at least a 3.7 GPA, earned a 28 or better on the ACT, have achieved the degree of Superior Distinction in the National Forensic League, and has demonstrated outstanding character and leadership.

Emma has been in the Raytown High Forensics program for four years and has participated in events ranging from Dramatic Interpretation to Original Oration.

Less than one half of one percent of all the students that participate in debate and forensics earn the award each year. Emma is Raytown High’s 17th Academic All-American since 2000.