11/ 18-20: St. Joseph's University Villiger Tournament – individual participation. April TBA: Tournament Of Champions at University of Kentucky – speech and debate invitational individual participation. Stephan's Championship Speech in Resources section). Discrimination & Harassment Reporting Form. Chiawana High School. Through regular practice, watch your skills in critical thinking and public speaking blossom. This scholarship will support future generations of students who participate in speech and debate. 5/27-30: NCFL Grand Nationals in Louisville, KY. 6/12-17: NSDA Nationals in Phoenix, AZ. EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING.
I currently serve as a member of the Pennsylvania High School Speech League District 8 Tournament Committee and have promoted speech and debate in several public appearances including two appearances on the Dare to Care radio program out of Marion, Illinois. I served as the PA Mideast Regional Coordinator for the National Right to Life Oratory Contest, from 1993-2014 through the support of Pennsylvanians for Human Life, Bethlehem/Easton Chapter of which I have been president since 2004. Cancelation by Capitol Debate: All payments are nonrefundable. We are excited that you have shown an interest in a successful as well as rewarding program. Executive Director: Mike Colbrese. Additional teams may qualify if they have earned enough points from participation at tournaments during the year (these points can be earned at any tournament they participate in). Currently led by Bob Shurtz and Susan McGraw, the Speech and Debate team is without a doubt one of Hawken's most celebrated signature programs. An official academic competition under the WIAA (Washington Interscholastic Activities Association), we meet after school to prepare for monthly tournaments at other schools, culminating in State and Nationals. Peter Alisky's older brother, Michael Alisky, won the event as a senior during Peter's his freshman season in 2019. 2014 National Champion.
If you have ever imagined college classrooms as a space where intelligent students were constantly engaged in in-depth discussions of contemporary political, economic, philosophical and cultural issues then this is the course for you. Welcome to the home of the Gonzaga University Debate Program. Also note that tournament dates and locations may be subject to change. Summer camp cancellations received after May 1st or programs cancellations after two weeks prior to program starting must also be made in writing and will follow the cancellation credit timetables. It was also a new challenge for those who had only experienced the virtual competition of 2021, which posed its own challenges but may also have reprieved competitors from some others. He built our program into a national contender and mentored countless competitors and coaches along the way. "Michael is the reason I got into the activity and he was a senior when I was a freshman. We have also partnered with Harvard University to alternate hosting duties for the traditional Harvard tournament. Our mission is to encourage critical thinking and teach our members to be able to articulate their thoughts, while providing them a platform to do so. Stephan Isaac's Career Highlights. Requests can be sent electronically to For more details please visit our Terms, Policies, and Conditions page. For over 50 years, Lower Columbia College has had strong and successful Speech and Debate team.
We want diverse, positive, and supportive people ready to help our speech and debate community. The team of Stevie Chen and Wilson He won public forum debate for Fairview. Every season, the team travels around the country to debate at the country's most prestigious tournaments including the Harvard Invitational, Emory's Barkley Forum, and the University of Kentucky's Tournament of Champions. 2/3-2/4: Pennsbury HS (debate can go to 2/5). National Catholic Forensic League (NCFL). Find the tournaments you're looking for. Denotes league tournament. 10/29 Wilkes University. Practices are sometimes virtual and sometimes face-to-face. The tournament always occurs over Memorial day weekend. Limited Prep – including Impromptu and Extemporaneous Speaking. Winning is absolutely part of objective.
Participation in local tournaments is essential for all schools, so this is the most important organization to join. Member School Directory. SEMI FINALIST = AADYA PANDEY. I also had the privilege to serve on the Pennsylvania High School Speech League 2016 State Tournament Committee. Earn Credit for Participating. The curriculum begins in the Middle School with an elective class that focuses on skill development and introducing students to basic events in debate, public speaking, and oral interpretation of literature. STUDENT EVENT CAPTAINS. 8:30 Meeting of all Tab, Scorers & Parliamentarians. This tournament is the Washington State Championships for Student Congress and Debate. So once he graduated, I wanted to continue his success because between Michael and my coaches, that's everything I know about the activity. Don't be afraid to let your opinion be known.
Although the NDCA championship tournament is very elite, the organization offers a number of free coaching and evidence resources through its website. 1/21: Blue, Maroon, and White NIETOC Qualifier at Shikellamy HS*. When I heard I was first, I thought I was dreaming or something. For over 100 years Gonzaga has supported argument and debate as a cornerstone of a Jesuit education. Virtual practices will take place on Zoom. Emily Olsen, President. Swimming & Diving (Girls).
We achieve this goal through hard work and dedication from every team competitor. Under the tutelage of the late Mrs. Eleanor Wise, I competed as a junior and a senior. Three meets is the minimum requirement for participation, either in the class or extra-curricular. 4/29: Southern Lehigh HS.
Mission & Strategic Plan. Mondays & Thursdays. Click the Button please. Debate strives to promote a culture of intellectual inquiry and advocacy and students who debate will enhance a wide range of critical thinking and communication skills. ORATORICAL DECLAMATION. All students are invited to get involved with these events. Schedule & Score Finder. Bound for State Regulations. WIAA Live Mobile App.
Cancellation Policy. I volunteered for the program for 14 years and I have been the coach for the better part of 27 years. We were one of the schools to field a team at the first National Debate Tournament hosted by West Point in 1947. Second, operates a large national tournament each year that has more than 2, 000 competitors. Where to get more information? National Federation (NFHS) Resources. To compete you must have qualified through the qualifying process of your WIAA district and have paid dues to the WSFA. Please note that the executive board students also work as event captains). While the Speech Team isn't open to Middle School students, all 7th grade students take a Rhetoric course which exposes them to skills and strategies used on the team. 12/17 ADFL at Notre Dame: Oral Interpretation: 2nd place: Emily Olsen, 3rd place: Jina Kim.
Leadership Opportunities: Melanie Brigham. Although it offers competition in all debate events, most of the teams that attend are nationally competitive policy debate teams. SEASON END: 3/18/2023. Speech tournaments occur at local high schools and colleges, as well as national settings, generally on Saturdays. Any add-ons, tournament or fees paid cannot be refunded and are non-transferrable. Speech & Debate Team. NCFL is a volunteer organization that provide support for debate in two ways. In recent years, our team has included a wide range of students, including Running Start, International students, adult learners, folks pursuing BAS degrees, high school completion, as well as "traditional" college students. Should you join the organizations?
To that end we offer students the opportunity to engage in both competitive formats and public events designed for campus and community outreach. 10/22 Phillipsburg Invitational. Have multiple members place at the state tournament.