ORONO – Four members of the Orono High School speech and debate team are preparing to compete in the National Forensic League’s National Tournament June 17-22 in Wichita, Kan.

The Orono team had another successful year, taking fourth place in the state tournament and qualifying four team members to compete on the national level. The team needs to raise nearly $4,000 to cover tournament and travel expenses for the qualifiers and their coaches.

Those would like to make a monetary donation to help the team should call Janette Landis at 866-3852 or send contributions to Orono High School, Attention: Speech and Debate Team, 14 Goodridge Drive, Orono, ME 04473.