Speech and Debate

  By Addison Scott

Showcasing the team that wins by words is an insight of speech and debate. Speech and Debate meet on Monday after school from 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.in the drama room.

Coach Kennedy Pugh emphasizes collaborations to express ideas, display acting skills, and perform monologues.
 
​Senior Willow Stephenson said, “I feel really supported by the team and they have helped me a great deal over the years.” Proving that being a member comes with the opportunity of making unforgettable memories. Whether being interested in this extracurricular for improvisation of critical thinking skills or just as an after school activity. There is a place for everyone with various events to choose from.

Pugh goes over the school congress picking a topic to go in favor of or opposing the matter. Meanwhile, the group of speech emphasizes rehearsing pieces to the team. The team works together to refine these actions to perfection. Offering a beginning as to what will be performed at tournaments later on within the year in specialized locations too.

Stephenson said,  “My favorite part of being in speech and debate is the community.” And, not to mention the positive effect of looking great on college applications. Since it helps to prepare students for coming of age in the real world and even voting topics.

According to the Golden State Academy, “Members with state or national awards have up to 30% higher chance of acceptance to private universities.”

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