While most students were traveling or hanging out with their friends over February break, members of the MVHS Speech and Debate club were preparing for various upcoming competitions such as the CHSSA State Qualifier and NSDA National Qualifier tournaments. On Friday, Feb. 24, all three debate teams met from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and began practicing in their own ways. Listen to the Public Forum, Parliamentary and Lincoln Douglas debate captains explain what their debate entails and how they practice as a team.
The Lincoln Douglas debate team prepares to start a practice debate at one of their last team meetings. Photo by Devika Watave.
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The Parliamentary Debate team brainstorms what went well this year, what to improve on and how to get more interested members next year. Photo by Devika Watave.
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The Public Forum team practices mock debates with captains acting as judges, while other members research information on various topics. Photo by Devika Watave.
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