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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.

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

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
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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