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Speech & Debate Club

Sign up for announcements & reminders: Text @speechd to 81010

We meet every Tuesday from 3:20 - 3:50 in room 925.

For information, please see Ms. Curd, Mrs. LaPointe, or Mr. Taylor

What is it?

In Speech & Debate Club we learn, practice, refine, and perform in various events. Some examples are:
  • Debate
  • Congress
  • Impromptu
  • Extemporaneous Speaking
  • Poetry
  • Prose
  • Dramatic Interpretation
  • Humorous Interpretation
  • Original Oratory



What do you do?

  • We meet at least once a week to work on pieces for competition in the various events.

  • Competition is generally 1 - 2 Saturdays a month, for most of the day.
  • The schedule will be posted as soon as we know it.

  • Locations for competitions vary, but are generally 30 minutes to 1 hour away.
  • Transportation is provided by the sponsors and/or parents*.
  • Costs for competitions include entry fees (usually around $10 per event) and lunch (usually around $10 per event, depending on the individual). If assistance is needed in this area, please inquire for a confidential assessment.

*Parents are encouraged to participate through transporting and judging. Very short judging workshops are offered to people interested in judging.


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