2026 Forensics National Qualifiers

Mercy had an outstanding showing at the Detroit Catholic Forensic League National Qualifier this past weekend! Ten Mercy students competed, and we are thrilled to share that eight have advanced to Nationals—an incredible accomplishment that reflects their hard work, talent, and growth.

Congratulations to the Forensics Team on an amazing season and bravo to the following students who earned medals and will represent Mercy at the National Tournament in Washington, D.C. over Memorial Weekend:

Original Oratory

Joye Pyronneau – 4th

Zoë Batts – 3rd

Camilla Mendoza – 2nd

Extemporaneous Speaking

Aniba Raza – 4th

Colleen Shaw – 1st

Dramatic Performance

Joelle Kassabri – 4th

Ryan Townsend – 1st

Oral Interpretation

Arya Agulto – 3rd