NFL Degree Standings, November Report

We finally got our account up and running with NFL and have put in points from this year and almost done in cleaning up points from last year. For every round of competition or public speaking, students gain a certain number of NFL points. For example, a win in debate is worth 6 points, a loss 3. For extemp and oratory, a first in a round is 6 points, a second 5, a third 4, and so on. For Interp events, a first is fourth 5 and so on; for Impromptu, 4.

Based on those points, students gain national degrees. At the Fall Awards Banquet, we award all students their NFL insignia (a pin going on the left lapel) All points are cumulative. The degrees are:

(Key) Membership... 25 points
(Emerald) Degree of Honor. . . 75 points
(Sapphire) Degree of Excellence. . . 150 points
(Ruby) Degree of Distinction. . . 250 points
(Double Ruby) Degree of Special Distinction. . . 500 points
(Triple Ruby) Degree of Superior Distinction. . . 750 points
(Quadruple Ruby) Degree of Outstanding Distinction.. . . 1000 points
(Quintuple Ruby) Degree of Premier Distinction.. . 1500 points

Each category (speech, debate, congress) is capped at 750 NFL points. A student is capped at 1500 NFL points... all points beyond that Cap must be earned at NFL Nationals or NFL National Qualifiers.

For the team, a student on Varsity must gain a Ruby, or next level of Ruby, by the end of the season. We expect novices to gain a Ruby and have some ground for their Double by the end of the year. For returners, we expect gaining another Ruby.

Students will have a picture and bio on the website once they:
1) Gain a Double Ruby
2) Break at least at three national tournaments
3) Gain a slot, or have gained a slot, to Nationals (either CFL or NFL)

Seniors who end the year in Good Standing are Eligible for the Hall of Fame if:
1) They have gained at least a Quadruple Ruby
2) They have broken at least at five national tournaments
3) They have a gained qualification for NFL or CFL Nationals
Current Hall of Fame members will vote on a student's inclusion into the Hall of Fame, based on the student's resume. Successful Hall of Fame Applicants will have a picture plaque hung in the hallway, will have an identical plaque for their parents, and will be ranked on the website. Additionally, Hall of Fame Alumni will have the option to become Associate Coaches for the Team and come back to the Awards Banquet to present.

Current NFL Degrees and Rankings:

Key
Matt Walsh (40) -- NEW
Andre Butler (61) -- NEW

Emerald
Ryan Black (102) -- NEW
John Morgan Christoph (115) -- NEW

Sapphire
Paul Smith (173) -- NEW

Ruby
David McAteer (373)
Marianne Nell (382)
Kaleb Gerber (400)
Stephen Maddock (417) -- advancing from a Sapphire

Double Ruby
John Holsinger (534) -- advancing from a Ruby

Triple Ruby
Evan Pionkowski (753) -- advancing from a Double
Will Dungan (852) -- advancing from a Double
Valerie Pratt (893) -- advancing from a Double

Quintuple Ruby
Brennan Morris (1,891)

R-MA currently retains its position as the Top-Ranked school in Virginia