Being a member of the forensics team can open possibilities in so many areas including continuing involvement in drama and forensics in high school. Some Overbrook forensic students have continued to develop their speaking skills in high school and have been awarded college scholarships. For example, Mark Yopp is currently attending Wake Forest University on a debate scholarship. The Creative Dramatics Troupe is open to students in grades 5-8 and meets once a week. The Competitive Troupe meets once a week and practices on preparation for upcoming Forensic Competitions.
Forensic tournaments consist of competition in various areas of speaking.
Students can compete throughout the year in various events including debate, humorous and dramatic interpretation, original oratory, extemporaneous speaking, interpretation of prose and poetry, duet acting, duet improvisation, readers' theatre, TV broadcasting, and duo interpretation. Students are also encouraged throughout the year to participate in demonstrations, open houses, and other opportunities that might involve the need for students who are comfortable speaking in front of others. Tournaments have separate sweepstakes awards for schools placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in this challenging area. Each year a workshop is offered for interested students and a debate coach works with students on a weekly basis. The students compete in policy debate as part of a 2-person team using the current National Forensic League topic.