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Munster speech team chalks up more wins
August 20 2012 by Stefan Bauschard
The Munster High School Speech Team continued its sweep through 2012 competitions with wins at two national tournaments this summer.

Theres no debating this point: Speech is important
August 20 2012 by Stefan Bauschard
MUSCATINE, Iowa — For the past several years, the Muscatine School Board had a front-row seat to Muscatine High School student Davis Schrock’s developing speech skills.

St. Marys students argue their way to 5th place at nationals
August 20 2012 by Stefan Bauschard
Two St. Mary’s High School debate team members finished fifth at the Forensic League National Speech and Debate Tournament in Indianapolis.

Where Ive Been All Weekend
August 20 2012 by Stefan Bauschard
A few years ago, on the occasion of his retirement, I told Mr. Roberts that I graduated with honors from Harvard Law School and had practiced law for over 30 years. But if I had to choose which benefited me more in my career, going to law school or debating for Watertown High School, I would choose debating for Watertown High School.

Great Debater: Mountain Brook Senior Wont Rest on Last Years Laurels
August 20 2012 by Stefan Bauschard
Being named the state’s top Lincoln-Douglas debater was quite an honor for Wyatt Moore. But he’s still got one more year of high school, and his plans are to top that.

District 219 Debate Team Owning Competition
August 20 2012 by Stefan Bauschard
One thing isn’t up for debate: The Niles Township High School District 219 debate program has exceeded all expectations in its first two years.

Solon High School students again compete at national speech, debate tournament
August 20 2012 by Stefan Bauschard
Commitment to excellence is a hallmark of Solon High School’s speech and debate team, which competed June 10-15 in Indianapolis against 3,000 students from across the nation and Southeast Asia.

Yuba City High grad becomes attorney under old debate teacher
August 20 2012 by Stefan Bauschard
Kim Webb was an unlikely competitor.
The shy Yuba City High School sophomore didn't know she had any game at all the day her friend dragged her to a practice session for the new speech and debate team.

Should the U.S. Expand Space Exploration? Niles West Debaters Will Hash It Out
September 22 2011 by Stefan Bauschard
On one hand, humans have always wanted to push the boundaries of space, the final frontier. And it could be good for the economy, provide jobs and develop science.

BHS debate team participates in workshop
August 28 2011 by PD Staff
Bullard High School's debate squad met on Aug. 3 for an intense one-day workshop with Lindale native and UT graduate, Rory Mckenzie.

Debaters never stop sparring
August 27 2011 by Stefan Bauschard
Michael Norton and Kyle Grigel debate about everything

Inside Report: El Cerrito's Camp for High School
August 27 2011 by Stefan Bauschard
On the morning of August 11, passers-by to El Cerrito High School would have been quite surprised by what they saw

Debate team notches 8th straight title
June 02 2011 by Stefan Bauschard
Northwest Junior High's speech and debate team recently won its eighth consecutive state title.

High School Debaters Honored for Excellence
June 02 2011 by Stefan Bauschard
On Thursday, May 19, 2011, Mayor Cory A. Booker, members of the Municipal Council, Newark Public Schools Interim State District Superintendent Deborah Terrell, members of the Jersey Urban Debate League advisory board

Whatcom County teens heading to national speech and debate tournament
May 08 2011 by PD Staff
Whatcom County teens Ryan Funkhouser and Samuel Sefzik love to debate.

Oak Grove High School forensics team racks up awards
May 08 2011 by PD Staff
For most graduating seniors, the beginning of May signifies things they've accomplished, and the start of something completely unfamiliar.

Lakewood Debaters top 8 in world
May 05 2011 by PD Staff
On Saturday, April 8, the Lakewood High School debate team of Alexander Fan, Alli Nilles, and

There's no debate about this Wheeling dynasty
May 05 2011 by Stefan Bauschard
Nate Ruben is always looking for a good argument.

FTHS forensics coach wins national award
May 03 2011 by PD Staff
Senior Peter Conforti will represent New Jersey in Humorous Interpretation.

National Debate Championship Draws Elite High School Students to Campus
April 29 2011 by Stefan Bauschard
More than 300 students from high schools across the country participated in the 2011 National Debate Coaches Association’s (NDCA) National Championships,

Standout Students Fuel the Debate
April 28 2011 by PD Staff
The word “forensics” may bring to mind a favorite episode of a crime drama,

Butte Falls student earns trip to National Forensics
April 26 2011 by PD Staff
Hardly a year has gone by but what we don’t have the pleasure of writing about an outstanding student from Butte Falls School District.

Debaters Dominate Together For 7 Years
April 26 2011 by PD Staff
Four years after winning the two major high school debate contests as a team, Matt Fisher and Stephanie Spies united again

Chesterfield Area High Schools Field Strong Debate Teams
April 26 2011 by PD Staff
The word “forensics” may bring to mind a favorite episode of a crime drama, but that’s not all it means.

New York State Debate Coaches Association Crowns State Champions
April 25 2011 by PD Staff
The New York State Debate Coaches Association congratulates the 2011 New York State Champions
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