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We are entering the home stretch! Districts are a few short months away. If you are interested in judging at any of our post season events, please let me know!

 

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BIG EVENT DETAILS

NEXT EVENT --> GSL FINALS

WHEN: Friday & Saturday, Jan. 20th & 21st

WHERE: Ritenour HS --> We will carpool. Check your email for specifics.

WHAT: Debate only is on Friday, events on Saturday as well as Debate finals. You had to qualify from first semester in order to attend. Congrats to those that made it!

 

ON DECK --> JEFFERSON CITY INVITATIONAL

WHEN: Friday & Saturday, Feb. 3rd & 4th 

WHERE: Jefferson City HS--> We will leave mid-morning on Friday and stay overnight. 

WHAT: The last day to sign up is Wed. Jan 18th - don't miss out. We will have a MANDATORY meeting on Monday, Jan 23rd to go over the logicstics. We will discuss cost & travel specifics. I will post those here once I know how many are attending. 

OFFICERS

PRESIDENT: Elani Owen

VICE PRESIDENT: Parag Dharmavarapu

SECRETARIES: James Wang 

DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES: Jack Seigel

 



NEWS @ WEST NFL

  • Check out Parkway Westn Debate  in the news!
  • Check the Debate Calendar for scheduled Debate Topic Analysis meetings and Event preparation meetings! The start of the season is about a month away. It's time to get started!

Topics are posted!!

POLICY 2011-2012: Resolved - The United States federal government should substantially increase  its exploration and/or development of space beyond the Earth's mesosphere.

     NOVICE TOPIC AREAS are here.

LD December/January 11-12:  Resolved: Individuals have a moral obligation to assist people in need.

PF January 2012: Resolved: The costs of a college education outweigh the benefits.

CAPTAINS

Team Captains are selected to lead and teach veteran and new members. If you are interestd in a particular event, please contact your captain. If you have general questions, feel free to email either coach.

Directer of Forensics & Debate- Cara Hurst

Assistant Coach- Allyssa Downs

Assistant Coach - William Franks

Lincoln Douglas Debate-James Wang

Public Forum Debate- Elani Owen

Policy Debate- Maggie Thomas

Extemperaneous Speaking- Jack Seigel

Original Oratory- Annie Schuver

Congressional Debate- Parag Dharmavarapu

Radio Speaking- Jeremy Busch

Prose/Poetry Reading- Polly Barclay

HI & DI- Yasmin Younis

Duo- Laura Santangelo

Storytelling- Rigel Robinson