Phi Rho Pi

Phi Rho Pi is a national speech and debate honor society for junior and community colleges.  Founded in 1939 by Texan Sylvia Mariner, Phi Rho Pi is one the oldest organizations for forensics competition.  Further, Phi Rho Pi also holds the distinction of hosting one of the largest National Touraments every year.

Phi Rho Pi states its purpose is to:

1. Promote forensics programs in individual junior and community colleges throughout the United States.
2. Promote regional forensics associations to foster the growth, development, and participation of forensics in that area.
3. Promote a national association to foster growth, development and participation of all member Junior and Community Colleges in the forensic arts; to promote educational services to the membership; to provide national conventions and tournaments; to provide a national Honorary society; to promote competitive forensic activities, and educational, professional, and leadership.