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Rockville Centre debater goes to the nationals

August 31 2010 by Stefan Bauschard

Rockville Centre resident Kevin Cirronella,

The Natural Debater

August 31 2010 by Stefan Bauschard

It all started in ninth grade for Rockville Centre resident Kevin Cirronella.

Topic Areas for 2011-12

August 27 2010 by Stefan Bauschard

PROBLEM AREA I: Cyber Security

Horowitz on Oppenheimer

August 18 2010 by Stefan Bauschard

It's football for dorks.

National Urban Debate Champions Visit Washington D.C.

August 09 2010 by Stefan Bauschard

On Thursday, July 22, President Obama welcomed to the Oval Office Misael Gonzalez and Kevin Hirn from Whitney Young High School in Chicag

Unique Advantages of Speech & Debate Activities

August 09 2010 by Stefan Bauschard

Andy Charrier, the extemp and debate coach at Lakeville South High School in Minnesota, recently posted

Champion Newark Student Debater, Rutgers University Vice Chancellor Marcia Brown Meet President Obama in The Oval Office

August 09 2010 by Stefan Bauschard

“I see my future in your eyes,” exclaimed 17-year-old Shagun

Resolution Options for 2011-12

August 08 2010 by Stefan Bauschard

1. Cyber Warfare:

HS Policy Topic Committee Meeting

August 06 2010 by Stefan Bauschard

It starts at 1pm CT

Russia paper

Words to the Wise: Forensic camp designed to hone speech and communication skills

July 30 2010 by PD Staff

 On a Friday morning, about 100 children from across the nation stood in a circle at Western Kentucky University, clapping, chanting and dancing.

Debaters hone their verbal fencing at Emory

July 24 2010 by PD Staff

Atlanta Journal Constitution

Robel Worku inhaled deeply and then let his words loose faster than an auctioneer.

GRHS National Forensics League Team participates in national tournament

July 19 2010 by PD Staff

Grand Rapids National Forensics League team returned to the national tournament for the 38th time in its long successful history

Debate program teaches leadership skills

July 19 2010 by PD Staff

A group of teenagers huddled together mentally preparing to argue the morals, values, opinions and ethics related to today’s economics.

A Wisenheimer Finds His Tribe

July 19 2010 by PD Staff

Walking under leafy sycamores on a Westville street, kids and dog in tow, Mark Oppenheime

Forensic director to step down

June 30 2010 by Stefan Bauschard

After 20 years as director of Western Kentucky University’s Forensic Team and nine national championships, Judy Woodring is retiring

DV forensics proves its excellence at national tournament

June 30 2010 by PD Staff

Desert Vista High School’s Speech and Debate Team has brought yet another honor to the school: This time, an School of Excellence in Debate award from the National Forensic League Tournament.

Pinecrest Sponsors Middle School Debate Camp

June 30 2010 by Stefan Bauschard

This summer, the nationally successful Pinecrest High School Speech and Debate team is once again hosting a week-long day camp for rising sixth- through ninth-grade students.

Debate camp gets rave reviews

June 29 2010 by PD Staff

For most of his friends, summer vacation means hitting the beach. For Dylan Cooper, it means hitting the books. Willingly.

Parkview debate team continues success streak

June 29 2010 by PD Staff

Parkview High ended its speech and debate season with impressive performances at the National Tournament June 12-18 in Kansas City, a news release from the school said.

Parkview debate team continues success streak

June 29 2010 by PD Staff

Parkview High ended its speech and debate season with impressive performances at the National Tournament June 12-18 in Kansas City, a news release from the school said.

Monte Vista Debate Squad Excels at Nationals

June 27 2010 by PD Staff

Monte Vista High's speech and debate team has reached new heights, receiving top awards at the National Forensic League's national speech and debate tournament in Kansas City last week.

Liberty senior places 4th nationally at 4th consecutive NFL tournament

June 27 2010 by PD Staff

When senior Alexis Elliott started at Liberty High School four years ago, she decided to give the debate team a try.

Speech nationals a 'really great experience'

June 23 2010 by PD Staff

From Monday to Wednesday, four Moffat County High School boys worked non-stop in a sea of 5,000 high school students from across the country.

Fabbri is National Champion in Speech and Debate

June 23 2010 by PD Staff

For the third time in the last eight years, Chesterton’s speech and debate team has a national champion.

Whitney Young High School Wins 2010 National Championship in Debate

June 23 2010 by PD Staff

Whitney Young High School yesterday won the 2010 National Championship in Policy Debate

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