In 1960, Ferris became a chartered member of Pi Kappa Delta national forensics honorary. According to their website, Pi Kappa Delta is an honorary consisting of educators, students and alumni committed to encouraging the education of articulate citizens through a three part focus:
Ferris students can earn membership in Pi Kappa Delta by participating on the Debate or Speech/Forensics teams.
Since our chartering, two Ferris coaches have served as president of the national organization: Gary Horn in 1985-1987 and Sandra Alspach in 2005-2007.