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Michael Mapes ---Michael is a Entertainment Management major from LeMars, Iowa (the ice cream capital of the world). He is unusually fast & clear, and thinks in thematic amalgams. You can learn more about Michael (and his interest in critical literature, feminist philosophy, and quizilla.com) by reading his live journal at www.livejournal.com/users/michaelmapes. Michael can be reached at Mapes242@MissouriState.edu. |
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Martin Osborn - Having immigrated across the Rio Grande, Martin Osborn marks a rare break in a long chain of Mexican boxing Osborns. Raised by a set of highly-skilled maids and his wealthy grandparents, life on the white sandy beaches of Mexico instilled him with very little "appreciation" for second-rate activity and pastimes. At some point Osborn's healthy respect for authority wafted out to sea along with the soft sound of Mariachi guitars and the sway of Spanish horns. Despite his "scrap" and "wit" Martin is best known for his complete lack of showering habits. Seriously, this guy is more rank than a Mike Kearney-divised neg strategy against an S.U.V. case. Usually sporting a case with huge impacts, he and his partner can be found spread out like fake cheese on a cracker at almost any moment at a debate tournament or practice round against novices. |
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Jessica Johnson – Jessica Johnson, frosh debater at Missouri State University, grew up in exciting and adventurous Lyons, Kansas where there was always something to do. Ok, so the last part is a lie but it was a good childhood nonetheless. She supposedly developed numerous talents here that include playing the piano and tennis but she's either too embarrassed to exhibit these talents or just doesn't have time because she's always cutting cards. For the most part, she's tame unless there's a bowl of ice cream in front of her which she will use to make a large mess and then procede to belch for awhile. If this isn't enough to tell her apart from the rest of the team, she's the nice one who looks like she's 12 and can usually be heard giggling or saying, "Golly gee!" or "Holy Cow!" from down the hall. Challenge her to a snowball fight at Jessica2004@MissouriState.edu. |
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Maggie Mapes - Frosh from Lamars, IA. Setting the world on fire by starting her freshman year with a 15 round win streak and ending it in NDT elims. Secured good wins at every tournament outside of California. Ask her how at Mapes38@missouristate.edu. |
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Clay Webb - Clay Webb was born. It was good. He attended Greenwood Laboratory School, that was fine as well. Clay will graduate in 2008, that will not be that good. One day he will rule the world, and at his right hand will be his son Jake. Jake is a testament to all things good…..People really like Jake……Jake Machine…BAM! Seriously, Clay is planning to head to Chicago someday. He just needs someone to let him drive them, and parental permission. You can offer him advice on any of his problems at Webb767@MissouriState.edu. |
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Natalie Pennington – Natalie Pennington was born in Texas and has been in policy debate since she was a small child. Her break onto the college scene was peppered with success. After winning many JV tournaments, she and partner Naci Scamp entered open. They lost many rounds in open, but eventually finished 4-4 at nationals, proving that they were finally among the average. She has a famous sister and is known to keep shady company. Her fan base in her state of birth is ever-growing, and some of them are even allowed to write her at Natalie917@MissouriState.edu. |
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Jordan Overstreet – Last year's novice coach is this year's overage returning champ. He begins a full speed drill conditioning program this summer, including weightlifting, smoking cessation, Army basic training, and disc golf. Get his latest book on fitness at Overstreet1@missouristate.edu. |
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Jordan Foley (Incoming frosh, Fall 2007) – Hailing from Little Rock, AR, "Jumbles" rocked the KU camp, first as a poker player and later as a debater. We know he can cut cards, we know he can play hoops, and we know he can find his way to Springfield. Whether he can handle being in a van while Jessica talks on a cell phone remains to be seen. |
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Becca Husney (Incoming frosh, Fall 2007) – Becca joins us from Las Vegas, a city of bright lights and minimal water supply. She debated for Coronado High, and is the only MoState debater from east of Ozzyland. We don't know how the snowman costume holds up in the arid Nevada weather, but so far so good (translation: get us a real picture!). |
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Aaron Kruse (Incoming frosh, Fall 2007) – Aaron debated for Dowling High in Iowa, and has been brought in to test the relationship between Iowa, Missouri State, Last Name, and competitive success. We're uncertain about the meaning of the tub sticker or the empty tub, but all will surely be revealed in time. Generally appealing to women who respect knowledge of military technology. |
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Kristen Stout (Incoming frosh, Fall 2007) – Kristen was born in and raised in the good ole state of Texas. She enjoyed being a member of the JROTC armed drill team until they finally figured out giving high school kids guns to spin around elaborately was a bad idea. She is also on the books as the youngest stamp dealer (yes I mean stamps that you put on envelopes) in America due to her grandfathers traveling business. With a future bright in stamp dealing she had no interest in debate until one fateful day she walked into the debate room looking for a friend. She had been asked first semester to join debate and simply replied she would join if she didn't make another program. The day the program announced its new members, she found out she was not one of them by a few emphasis words "Are you ready to join debate now?" A tragic story turned better when she found out that finally, her being able to talk faster than anyone else in her high school came in handy. She now holds the record for spreading the entire Taco Bell menu, including the new value menu and drink options, in a minute and a half. She has the worst luck in prelim draw ever!! Seriously, out of pools of like a million(well maybe not a million but close) she inevitably will hit one of the two teams in finals. She is hoping college debate will change that trend. |
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Josh Gardner - Returning debater. The first public forum debater to make the college transition on our squad. Oddly quiet, very nice, but seems to think Sharpton is running for president in 2007. Must be a fan of the old "Welcome to the LBJ Ranch" LP. |
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Ruben Alonzo - Famous basketball star. Reputation similar to Kearney in certain respects. We appreciate his baseball loyalties. |
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Judith Rowland - Former L/D debater, now a big fan of international law, recycling, and the Mudhouse. |
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Joe Doores - Returning debater. His picture is on the CEDA Nationals website, though he didn't debate there. Odd. p.s. The one true ring is a burden he must bear alone. However, it DOES make the drives to debate tournaments more interesting. |
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Jarid Kinder - Straight Outta Arkansas. |