Aswar Rahman, Southwest senior and Student Council President earned second place at the Gustavus Adolphus Forensic Speech Tournament.

In addition to the second place award in public address, Aswar was awarded a scholarship to Gustavus Adolphus for his forensic excellence.

The tournament was the concluding event to a week long speech camp with over 90 students from six different states. The coaches represented some of the best in the country with National Champions to their honors.

Aswar earlier represented Southwest High School at the Minnesota Boys State Convention and made his break running for Governor in the political battles. Almost making to the final vote, Aswar moved for party unity and lead his party to control the Governor's seat at Boys State.

Aswar is a third year speech competitor. This year will be his fourth move to the state contest and a shot at the state title.

Other Southwest students interested in competitive speech should contact Aswar or coach Dr. Smith. The season starts August 12 with debate and individual speech events start in November. Beginners and experienced forensic students are encouraged to join the team.