Hello everyone,
I’m excited to let you know that we’re starting a Middle School Debate Club this year. The club is specifically to help students get ready for the Gallaudet Youth Debate Bowl, an individual competition where middle schoolers go head-to-head in formal debates.
In Debate Club, we’ll practice how to organize ideas, build strong arguments, and speak with confidence. No experience is needed. You just need to be willing to try something new and put in the effort.
We’ll meet once a week every Monday during lunch to prepare together. I’ll also be available during lunch and advisory for extra practice if you’d like more one-on-one help.
This year’s debate topic is:
“Phone-free schools should be mandated.”
The deadline to submit your debate video to Gallaudet is October 31st.
If you’re interested, please email me or sign up on the bulletin board near the front office. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions.
You can also check out the Youth Debate Bowl Orientation video to learn more.
This is a great chance to challenge yourself, learn new skills, and have some fun along the way. I hope to see many of you join!
Best,
Anika Webster