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Debate

Debate

Students interested in Debate can choose from several events, including:

Lincoln-Douglas Debate: A clash of two debaters, one affirmative and one negative, on a values topic. National topics change every two months.

Public Forum Debate: A clash of two, two person teams, one pro and one con on a contemporary resolution. National topics change every month.

Student Congress: Students take on the roles of legislators. Using parliamentary procedure, students debate bills and resolutions on current issues. 

Watch the following video from the National Speech & Debate Association for more details: