Hello everyone,
I know this is a belated update, but for those I haven't seen yet I thought I would share the good news:
At the University of WA tournament this past weekend, Duncan Ogg from SQHS was a quarter finalist in Open Lincoln-Douglas. He also took home a 2nd place speaker award.
This turned out to be a bigger tournament that expected, so I appreciate everyone's flexibility as we dealt with the chaos. I especially want to thank Lynn Korner and Steve Woods for judging and driving at the tournament. They made it possible for us to bring everyone who wanted to attend. THANK YOU!
A few items to note:
We won't have practice on Friday, Dec. 16th as SQHS team members will be working concessions at a wrestling match (a fundraiser for the team). This is the Friday before winter break officially begins.
The Mt. Vernon HS tournament on Jan 20th and 21st is our next tournament. This is not an overnight tournament, so parents are welcome to judge/drive either Friday or Saturday. Please contact me, parents, if you can drive that weekend and we will provide judge training.
December dues are due! Please pay your $35 to your ASB office if you haven't done so already. Turning in dues on time allows us to keep traveling to tournaments.
Thank you for your time,
Aly
(360-620-9664)
alyhorry@gmail.com (new email)
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Remaining tournaments
Hello all,
If you're attending the UW tournament this weekend, be aware that we are all leaving from Bellingham HS by 8am.
Below is the schedule of remaining tournaments:
December 2nd-3rd, University of WA (Seattle)
January 20th-21st, Mt Vernon High School (not overnight, come back Friday night and depart again early Saturday)
February 3rd-4th, Kamiak HS Invitational (Mukilteo, WA)
February District 1 Debate Qualifiers (Date/location TBA, not overnight)
March 1st-3rd Puget Sound National Forensic League Qualifiers (location TBA, not overnight)
March 16th-17th State Debate @ Gonzaga University (most likely leave the 15th, the Thursday beforehand)
If you're attending the UW tournament this weekend, be aware that we are all leaving from Bellingham HS by 8am.
Below is the schedule of remaining tournaments:
December 2nd-3rd, University of WA (Seattle)
January 20th-21st, Mt Vernon High School (not overnight, come back Friday night and depart again early Saturday)
February 3rd-4th, Kamiak HS Invitational (Mukilteo, WA)
February District 1 Debate Qualifiers (Date/location TBA, not overnight)
March 1st-3rd Puget Sound National Forensic League Qualifiers (location TBA, not overnight)
March 16th-17th State Debate @ Gonzaga University (most likely leave the 15th, the Thursday beforehand)
Friday, November 18, 2011
Snohomish Re-Hash + UW Info
Hello everyone,
It's nice to say we have a few weekends off from debate tournaments, but don't forget University of WA is quickly approaching. I still need one parent driver or else I'll be limited in the numbers I can bring. We'll be staying overnight at Hotel Deca, within walking distance of the tournament. We will leave at 7:45am from Bellingham (Schools TBD) on Friday the 2nd, so you will be missing most of school. I will work out attendance issues with each school. The tournament starts at 10:30am.
Please sign up with me before the 21st (Monday) so I can arrange transportation, judges, and hotel rooms.
As for Snohomish, I'd like to recognize Ken Carpenter for driving and judging. Thank you so much! We were able to bring more debaters with his help. It wasn't easy getting home at 12:30pm on Friday, and returning at 6:30am Saturday but he did it for the team!
I also want to recognize Felipe Rivera and Connor Carpenter for their 1st place in JV policy debate. This was Felipe's first tournament so we're especially proud. We also had some students who defeated a few of our long time rivals- Marina beat the 2nd place LD'er at the tournament, Valerie defeated Glacier Peak's Helman, and Duncan defeated Snohomish's Carroll. Good job everyone!
We'll also skip practice on the 23rd (Wednesday before Thanksgiving). See you later!
It's nice to say we have a few weekends off from debate tournaments, but don't forget University of WA is quickly approaching. I still need one parent driver or else I'll be limited in the numbers I can bring. We'll be staying overnight at Hotel Deca, within walking distance of the tournament. We will leave at 7:45am from Bellingham (Schools TBD) on Friday the 2nd, so you will be missing most of school. I will work out attendance issues with each school. The tournament starts at 10:30am.
Please sign up with me before the 21st (Monday) so I can arrange transportation, judges, and hotel rooms.
As for Snohomish, I'd like to recognize Ken Carpenter for driving and judging. Thank you so much! We were able to bring more debaters with his help. It wasn't easy getting home at 12:30pm on Friday, and returning at 6:30am Saturday but he did it for the team!
I also want to recognize Felipe Rivera and Connor Carpenter for their 1st place in JV policy debate. This was Felipe's first tournament so we're especially proud. We also had some students who defeated a few of our long time rivals- Marina beat the 2nd place LD'er at the tournament, Valerie defeated Glacier Peak's Helman, and Duncan defeated Snohomish's Carroll. Good job everyone!
We'll also skip practice on the 23rd (Wednesday before Thanksgiving). See you later!
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Update from Sedro Woolley + Snohomish HS info
Hi everybody,
Sorry I'm a day late getting this out, but hopefully SQHS announced in their bulletin that Sam Sandoz took second place in novice Lincoln-Douglas debate. She was 5-0 going into finals, and was rematched against Glacier Peak's Alex Helman, whom she had already beaten earlier in the tournament.
A big thank you to Lee Bartlett and Mr. Woods for judging- both are with the WWU debate team and used one of their few weekends off to help us out.
The Snohomish HS tournament is this weekend, and then we get a break from tournaments until December! Please plan to meet at 2pm at Squalicum HS on Friday, the 11th. We will get home late from this tournament since we're not staying overnight. We will call parents when we are coming home. We will depart again at 6:30am sharp on Saturday from SQHS as well, except for Felipe and Connor who will ride down with Connor's father.
I know December seems a long way away, but in order to reserve hotel/vans before the holiday I'll need to sign people up for the University of WA tournament by Nov 22nd. I'll also need another parent driver for that tournament, so please let me know if you can help. It will be an overnight, from the 2nd-3rd.
Thanks for reading! Looking forward to Snohomish,
Aly Hoover
Debate Coach
Monday, October 31, 2011
Looking Ahead to Sedro Woolley/Snohomish Tournaments, Looking Back at Gig Harbor
Hello everyone,
What an impressive showing we had at Gig Harbor HS this past weekend. Everyone did really well, considering the number of schools entered. Duncan Ogg from SQHS placed 1st in Lincoln Douglas JV, with a 5-0 record. He was 4th place speaker overall. William Woods of BHS, in his second tournament of the season, went 4-1 and also took home a trophy. This was no small feat considering the novice pool had over 80 entries. We also need to recognize Marina Rossman who entered Extemporaneous Speaking, an event we haven't done as a team in over four years. Good job, girl!
Thank you very much to our parent driver, judge, and food-supplier Mr. Marshall. We appreciate his patience and staying-power during the long weekend.
Now onto Sedro Woolley...
This weekend (4th/5th) is the Sedro Woolley tournament. I need to hear from students by tomorrow (11/1) if they are going. Currently I have...
Jaime
Marina
Duncan
Will
Sam
If you're not on the list, you need to confirm with me by tomorrow either via email or phone (360) 620-9664.
We are leaving at 2:45pm from SQHS and BHS promptly. I will tell you which school to meet at once I get everyone confirmed. We will return around 9:30pm on Friday night. We will leave again from BHS/SQHS at 8am promptly on Saturday, and will be home around 7:30pm. Please bring food/money for both days. There will be concessions, but I can't garuntee the nutritional factor! And before you can go to Sedro Woolley, please pay your $35 dues for Nov. to your ASB office.
For Snohomish...
Since I need to plan vans/drivers for Snohomish HS tournament on 11/11-11/12, I will also need confirmations from everyone by tomorrow. The plan is to leave at 2pm from the schools (TBD) and come home around 10pm. This is not an overnight tournament! We will leave again at 6:30am from the schools on Saturday, and return home around 10pm.
Parents/guardians- please let me know if you can drive for this tournament. Your involvement determines how many students I can bring, and how much money we save.
Thank you for reading and be sure to RSVP by tomorrow!
Friday, October 21, 2011
Pics from Kamiak HS
Will from BHS takes 3rd place
Sam from SQHS takes 2nd place
Will and his dad's doppelganger, Lee
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Kamiak HS Novice Tournament Invite
Hello debaters,
Below I have included the invitation to the Kamiak Novice Tournament in Mukilteo. This is a Saturday-only tournament, on Oct 15th. We will leave from Bellingham HS's bus turnaround at 7:45am, so please be sure to arrive at least a few minutes beforehand.
We will return around 9pm that evening, and will have students call parents once we depart Kamiak.
Please bring food for the day. The school is selling pizza by the slice at noon, so you may also want to bring money. Students cannot leave campus without an adult, so please plan to eat your meals at Kamiak HS.
Please dress appropriately for the tournament. Business wear (collared shirts, slacks, suits, etc.) is always good, but at the very least no jeans or active wear.
If returning debaters are coming to judge, please bring flow paper and something reliable to time with.
Thank you and remember that the deadline to sign up for the tournament is tomorrow. Drops after the 7th will incur a penalty fee. Questions? Please email/call.
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Dear District One Debate Coaches and Forensic Educators,
On Saturday, October 15th, 2011 District One will hold its annual practice tournament for debate at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo. As it the past, this offers a non-threatening place for novice teams to begin as well as an opportunity for second year debaters and above to judge. Mark your Calendar! Plan to attend! Return registration forms no later than Thursday October 13th by e-mail to Helman835@cs.com and Helmansm@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Sincerely,
Dawna Lewis
District One Manager
Steven Helman
Kamiak High School Debate Coach
District One Treasurer
Host Novice Tournament
Time Schedule
Registration: 8 a.m. 3rd Floor Kamiak Library
Extemp Prep 8:30 a.m.
Pattern A IE’s Rd 1 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Debate Round 1 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
(CX, LD, Controversy)
Pattern B IE’s Rd 1 11:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m.
Debate Round 2 12:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
(CX, LD, Controversy)
Extemp Prep 2:00 p.m.
Pattern A IE’s Rd 2 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Debate Round 3 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
(CX, LD, Controversy)
Pattern B IE’s Rd 3 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Recognition: 6:30 p.m. or ASAP
Rules: State rules as usual, apply to everything. Please refer to the WIAA rule book.
Who is a novice debater? All first year debaters are novice. Second year debaters who have competed in less than six rounds of competition in district, league or invitational tournaments shall be considered novice.
Who can judge? Second year debaters can judge at this tournament. This is usually considered a fun opportunity for these students. We will accept any second year student, for IE’s if you feel they are capable of rendering qualified, thoughtful, kind, and intelligent ballots. For Debate, sign up students to judge who have competed in that particular form of debate (CX, LD, Controversy) and can produce constructive ballots for competitors.
Events
Cross Examination/Team Debate. Times 8-3-5. 6 Minutes down time per team.
Note: We will be using the Novice Case Areas that were voted on at the coaches meeting this fall.
Lincoln Douglas Debate. Time 6-3-7-3-4-6-3. 4 minutes down time per side. Note: We will use the November/December L.D. topic.
Controversy: We will use the N.F.L. rules and ballots for this event. Note: We will use the November Controversy topic.
Individual Events:
Oratory…
…is an ten minute memorized speech in which you try to persuade the audience to accept your point of view.
Expository Speech…
…is a presentation in which you demonstrate a skill or explain an idea, or inform the audience of a subject. Visual aids are encouraged. Notecards can be used. Time length is a maximum of eight minutes.
Interpretive Reading…
…is an eight minute reading of a combination of prose and poetry all connected by a theme.
Dramatic Interpretation…
…is a memorized and dramatic performance, cut from a play with a length of no more than ten minutes.
Humorous Interpretation…
…is a memorized and humorous performance, cut from a play, with a length of no more than ten minutes.
Extemporaneous Speaking…
…is a seven minute speech on one of three topics you were given 30 minutes earlier. Current events are the main subject. One note card can be used during your presentation.
Impromptu Speaking…
…choosing from a list of 3 topics students have a total of 6 minutes to think and then speak on their topic.
Editorial Comment…
…students perform a written speech on a topic of general concern. The length of this speech is 1:45 to 2:00 in length.
Dual Dramatic Interpretation…
…this is a memorized performance of a play by two people. Maximum length for this event is 10 minutes.
Note: At the novice tournament only, memorized events can be performed with a script. Judges will give preference, however, to debaters who memorize their pieces.
Other information:
Timing: All timing should be done with a stop watch.
Tab Room: The tab room will be in the 3rd floor library and will be open to coaches.
Student Accommodations: Students can leave their materials in the commons.
Judges: Pick up ballots n the first floor teachers lounge (judges lounge) return ballots to the library.
Meal arrangements: We will be selling pizza by the slice at noon. Otherwise there are many fast food establishments less than a mile from the school.
Parking: you can park in any of the school parking lots.
Registration will be in the library on the 3rd floor of the main building at Kamiak.
Below I have included the invitation to the Kamiak Novice Tournament in Mukilteo. This is a Saturday-only tournament, on Oct 15th. We will leave from Bellingham HS's bus turnaround at 7:45am, so please be sure to arrive at least a few minutes beforehand.
We will return around 9pm that evening, and will have students call parents once we depart Kamiak.
Please bring food for the day. The school is selling pizza by the slice at noon, so you may also want to bring money. Students cannot leave campus without an adult, so please plan to eat your meals at Kamiak HS.
Please dress appropriately for the tournament. Business wear (collared shirts, slacks, suits, etc.) is always good, but at the very least no jeans or active wear.
If returning debaters are coming to judge, please bring flow paper and something reliable to time with.
Thank you and remember that the deadline to sign up for the tournament is tomorrow. Drops after the 7th will incur a penalty fee. Questions? Please email/call.
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Dear District One Debate Coaches and Forensic Educators,
On Saturday, October 15th, 2011 District One will hold its annual practice tournament for debate at Kamiak High School in Mukilteo. As it the past, this offers a non-threatening place for novice teams to begin as well as an opportunity for second year debaters and above to judge. Mark your Calendar! Plan to attend! Return registration forms no later than Thursday October 13th by e-mail to Helman835@cs.com and Helmansm@mukilteo.wednet.edu
Sincerely,
Dawna Lewis
District One Manager
Steven Helman
Kamiak High School Debate Coach
District One Treasurer
Host Novice Tournament
Time Schedule
Registration: 8 a.m. 3rd Floor Kamiak Library
Extemp Prep 8:30 a.m.
Pattern A IE’s Rd 1 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
Debate Round 1 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
(CX, LD, Controversy)
Pattern B IE’s Rd 1 11:30 a.m.-12:30 a.m.
Debate Round 2 12:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
(CX, LD, Controversy)
Extemp Prep 2:00 p.m.
Pattern A IE’s Rd 2 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Debate Round 3 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
(CX, LD, Controversy)
Pattern B IE’s Rd 3 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
Recognition: 6:30 p.m. or ASAP
Rules: State rules as usual, apply to everything. Please refer to the WIAA rule book.
Who is a novice debater? All first year debaters are novice. Second year debaters who have competed in less than six rounds of competition in district, league or invitational tournaments shall be considered novice.
Who can judge? Second year debaters can judge at this tournament. This is usually considered a fun opportunity for these students. We will accept any second year student, for IE’s if you feel they are capable of rendering qualified, thoughtful, kind, and intelligent ballots. For Debate, sign up students to judge who have competed in that particular form of debate (CX, LD, Controversy) and can produce constructive ballots for competitors.
Events
Cross Examination/Team Debate. Times 8-3-5. 6 Minutes down time per team.
Note: We will be using the Novice Case Areas that were voted on at the coaches meeting this fall.
Lincoln Douglas Debate. Time 6-3-7-3-4-6-3. 4 minutes down time per side. Note: We will use the November/December L.D. topic.
Controversy: We will use the N.F.L. rules and ballots for this event. Note: We will use the November Controversy topic.
Individual Events:
Oratory…
…is an ten minute memorized speech in which you try to persuade the audience to accept your point of view.
Expository Speech…
…is a presentation in which you demonstrate a skill or explain an idea, or inform the audience of a subject. Visual aids are encouraged. Notecards can be used. Time length is a maximum of eight minutes.
Interpretive Reading…
…is an eight minute reading of a combination of prose and poetry all connected by a theme.
Dramatic Interpretation…
…is a memorized and dramatic performance, cut from a play with a length of no more than ten minutes.
Humorous Interpretation…
…is a memorized and humorous performance, cut from a play, with a length of no more than ten minutes.
Extemporaneous Speaking…
…is a seven minute speech on one of three topics you were given 30 minutes earlier. Current events are the main subject. One note card can be used during your presentation.
Impromptu Speaking…
…choosing from a list of 3 topics students have a total of 6 minutes to think and then speak on their topic.
Editorial Comment…
…students perform a written speech on a topic of general concern. The length of this speech is 1:45 to 2:00 in length.
Dual Dramatic Interpretation…
…this is a memorized performance of a play by two people. Maximum length for this event is 10 minutes.
Note: At the novice tournament only, memorized events can be performed with a script. Judges will give preference, however, to debaters who memorize their pieces.
Other information:
Timing: All timing should be done with a stop watch.
Tab Room: The tab room will be in the 3rd floor library and will be open to coaches.
Student Accommodations: Students can leave their materials in the commons.
Judges: Pick up ballots n the first floor teachers lounge (judges lounge) return ballots to the library.
Meal arrangements: We will be selling pizza by the slice at noon. Otherwise there are many fast food establishments less than a mile from the school.
Parking: you can park in any of the school parking lots.
Registration will be in the library on the 3rd floor of the main building at Kamiak.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
No practice Friday, 9/30
No practice on Friday, 9/30 at BHS. If you can't make another practice this week, that's fine.
Please be sure to turn in your ASB/Activity clearance form and your debate expectations. Thanks!
Please be sure to turn in your ASB/Activity clearance form and your debate expectations. Thanks!
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Changes to Tournament Schedule
Hello Debaters and Parents,
Please note there has been a few changes to the original tournament schedule I sent home with your student last week. Kamiak HS (in Mukilteo) is offering a one-day practice tournament for first year debaters on 10/15. This is a great opportunity to see what a tournament is like. Second year and up debaters are welcome to judge. Students need to confirm with me by Friday, October 7th if they are attending. On the 15th we will depart from the schools at 6:30am and return around 9pm.
The other change is for the weekend of Oct 28th/29th. The Glacier Peak tournament has been cancelled, so we will instead attend Gig Harbor HS's tournament. We will stay overnight in Gig Harbor.
I will need parent drivers for both tournaments so please let me know as soon as possible if you can help. All volunteers need to be fingerprinted beforehand.
Thank you for your time, and I'll have more information on the blog as I learn it.
Aly Hoover
Please note there has been a few changes to the original tournament schedule I sent home with your student last week. Kamiak HS (in Mukilteo) is offering a one-day practice tournament for first year debaters on 10/15. This is a great opportunity to see what a tournament is like. Second year and up debaters are welcome to judge. Students need to confirm with me by Friday, October 7th if they are attending. On the 15th we will depart from the schools at 6:30am and return around 9pm.
The other change is for the weekend of Oct 28th/29th. The Glacier Peak tournament has been cancelled, so we will instead attend Gig Harbor HS's tournament. We will stay overnight in Gig Harbor.
I will need parent drivers for both tournaments so please let me know as soon as possible if you can help. All volunteers need to be fingerprinted beforehand.
Thank you for your time, and I'll have more information on the blog as I learn it.
Aly Hoover
Friday, September 16, 2011
Resources for Practices Week of 9/19
How to do Extemporaneous Speaking
http://www.wcdebate.com/3ie/39extemp.htm
Extemporaneous Speaking blog with questions to research:
http://speechgeek.com/extemp/
West Coast Connection evidence site for LD/Policy/Public Forum/Extemp:
http://www.wcdebate.com/00webproducts/connection/
Login: Connect
Password: Now
http://www.wcdebate.com/3ie/39extemp.htm
Extemporaneous Speaking blog with questions to research:
http://speechgeek.com/extemp/
West Coast Connection evidence site for LD/Policy/Public Forum/Extemp:
http://www.wcdebate.com/00webproducts/connection/
Login: Connect
Password: Now
Monday, September 12, 2011
Resources for 1st week of practices
September/October 2011 LD Topic
Resolved: Justice requires the recognition of animal rights.
October 2011 Public Forum Topic
Resolved:Private sector investment in human space exploration is preferable to public sector investment.
2011-2012 Policy Debate Topic
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its exploration and/or development of space beyond the Earth’s mesosphere.
Public Forum and LD Video Showcase
LD Presentation (powerpoint)
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=1A8eOIdbd7tK4kPx89n4gpAUuMPLeL-tS-nHVj0_fsu9jUwy5etz7eQq0rztL&hl=en_US
Public Forum Presentation (powerpoint)
Resolved: Justice requires the recognition of animal rights.
October 2011 Public Forum Topic
Resolved:Private sector investment in human space exploration is preferable to public sector investment.
2011-2012 Policy Debate Topic
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its exploration and/or development of space beyond the Earth’s mesosphere.
Public Forum and LD Video Showcase
LD Presentation (powerpoint)
https://docs.google.com/leaf?id=1A8eOIdbd7tK4kPx89n4gpAUuMPLeL-tS-nHVj0_fsu9jUwy5etz7eQq0rztL&hl=en_US
Public Forum Presentation (powerpoint)
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
2011-2012 Season Update
Hello all,
August is almost over, so hopefully your thoughts are turning towards school starting. Debate will start the second week of school, on Monday the 12th. Your help is appreciated in recruiting new blood (er, debaters). I will not have an official tournament schedule until the 17th of September, when the state coaches meeting will be held in Federal Way. However, I do have a practice schedule:
Mondays 5:15-6:15p @ SHS, room 109-110 computer lab
Tuesdays 5:15-6:15p @ BHS, Career Center
Wednesdays 5:15-6:15p @ SHS, room 109-110
Thursdays 5:30-6:30p @ SQHS, room B112 computer lab
Fridays 5:15-6:15p @ BHS, Career Center
I decided to go with a later start time for several reasons: One, it allows for students doing the flex option to still attend practices, and two, we are able to have 5 practices a week instead of two. Lastly, it allows us to practice in a computer lab at each school. Since I (the coach, Aly) work full time, this is the best compromise.
For this year, students will still need to attend two practices each week. You are welcome to attend more, as we have five options. Students do not have to strictly attend the practices at their school, but can attend any two at any school. I hope this schedule means more students from SQHS will get involved, and students won't have to travel to other schools if it is a hardship.
Yes, it does mean we only have an hour for each practice. This will require students to be focused for the duration, and not waste time. It also means putting in time at home, which has always been an expectation (just the nature of the beast).
I hope you all had a great summer, and I'm happy so many were able to attend debate camp. I look forward to seeing you all again, and please contact me if you have questions (alyhoover@gmail.com). See you in September!
Aly Hoover
Bellingham, Sehome, Squalicum Debate Coach
August is almost over, so hopefully your thoughts are turning towards school starting. Debate will start the second week of school, on Monday the 12th. Your help is appreciated in recruiting new blood (er, debaters). I will not have an official tournament schedule until the 17th of September, when the state coaches meeting will be held in Federal Way. However, I do have a practice schedule:
Mondays 5:15-6:15p @ SHS, room 109-110 computer lab
Tuesdays 5:15-6:15p @ BHS, Career Center
Wednesdays 5:15-6:15p @ SHS, room 109-110
Thursdays 5:30-6:30p @ SQHS, room B112 computer lab
Fridays 5:15-6:15p @ BHS, Career Center
I decided to go with a later start time for several reasons: One, it allows for students doing the flex option to still attend practices, and two, we are able to have 5 practices a week instead of two. Lastly, it allows us to practice in a computer lab at each school. Since I (the coach, Aly) work full time, this is the best compromise.
For this year, students will still need to attend two practices each week. You are welcome to attend more, as we have five options. Students do not have to strictly attend the practices at their school, but can attend any two at any school. I hope this schedule means more students from SQHS will get involved, and students won't have to travel to other schools if it is a hardship.
Yes, it does mean we only have an hour for each practice. This will require students to be focused for the duration, and not waste time. It also means putting in time at home, which has always been an expectation (just the nature of the beast).
I hope you all had a great summer, and I'm happy so many were able to attend debate camp. I look forward to seeing you all again, and please contact me if you have questions (alyhoover@gmail.com). See you in September!
Aly Hoover
Bellingham, Sehome, Squalicum Debate Coach
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Potential LD topics for upcoming season
This is the slate of resolutions available for November/December 2011 – September/October 2012.
1. Resolved: The United States ought to extend to non-citizens accused of terrorism the same constitutional due process protections it grants to citizens.
2. Resolved: It is morally permissible for victims to use deadly force as a deliberate response to repeated domestic violence.
3. Resolved: In the United States, possession of handguns ought not be an individual right.
4. Resolved: The use of eminent domain for private economic development is just.
5. Resolved: Estate taxes are just.
6. Resolved: A government has the obligation to lessen the economic gap between its rich and poor citizens.
7. Resolved: A just society ought to prioritize environmental concerns over the production of energy.
8. Resolved: In the United States, law enforcement ought to be required to have probable cause to search data an individual has stored on remote servers.
9. Resolved: Targeted killing is a morally permissible foreign policy tool.10. Resolved: Individuals have a moral obligation to assist people in need.
1. Resolved: The United States ought to extend to non-citizens accused of terrorism the same constitutional due process protections it grants to citizens.
2. Resolved: It is morally permissible for victims to use deadly force as a deliberate response to repeated domestic violence.
3. Resolved: In the United States, possession of handguns ought not be an individual right.
4. Resolved: The use of eminent domain for private economic development is just.
5. Resolved: Estate taxes are just.
6. Resolved: A government has the obligation to lessen the economic gap between its rich and poor citizens.
7. Resolved: A just society ought to prioritize environmental concerns over the production of energy.
8. Resolved: In the United States, law enforcement ought to be required to have probable cause to search data an individual has stored on remote servers.
9. Resolved: Targeted killing is a morally permissible foreign policy tool.10. Resolved: Individuals have a moral obligation to assist people in need.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Pictures and Summer Camp Info
Here are just a few options for debate summer camps. Usually every state will have universities offering a debate program for high schoolers.
http://www.gonzagadebate.com/
http://www.whitman.edu/rhetoric/camp/
http://womensdebateinstitute.org/
http://victorybriefs.com/?page_id=22
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Celebrate the end of season
Please join us for the annual end-of-season celebration on Sunday, March 13th. We will be at the Roots Room in the Cordata Food Co-op from 6:30-9pm. We will hand out awards, break bread, say good bye to seniors, and wish our state-bound students good luck.
This is a potluck so please bring the following according to last name:
A-H beverage (I'll provide cups)
I-P salad (i.e. pasta, green, potato)or appetizer/main entree
Q-Z dessert
Hope to see you there!
This is a potluck so please bring the following according to last name:
A-H beverage (I'll provide cups)
I-P salad (i.e. pasta, green, potato)or appetizer/main entree
Q-Z dessert
Hope to see you there!
Sunday, February 6, 2011
March/April LD topic
Resolved:The United States is justified in using private military firms abroad to pursue its military objectives.
Please Read! State Qual info + Kamiak recap
Hello everyone,
Please read the following information regarding the State Qualifier/District One tournament:
Tuesday March 1st is our next tournament, the State Qualifier. We will depart at 2pm sharp from Bellingham, and I will have more details on which school we will leave from. The tournament only allows three teams from each school (i.e. two LDers, one CX or two CX and one LDer). Please let me know in writing OR call me if you would like to attend. I will select those who have put in the work, attended practice, and have a good attitude. You will also need to pay your March dues to attend. Please note you will need to debate in Open, as there is no Novice category at this tournament. I do encourage Novices to consider going, as it is great experience for next year. I need to submit registration this week, so please contact me no later than Wednesday, Feb. 9th. Please do not delay, as I do not have time to track you down for a definite answer.
Now onto the Kamiak HS tournament recap:
Many thanks to the people who helped out this weekend. Ann Osborne drove AND judged, a valuable parent indeed. Gordon Friedman, a former debater, also volunteered to judge. Ken Carpenter brought snacks for the students on what turned out to be a long Saturday. Thank you!
Sehome/Bellingham brought home second place trophies from Mukilteo. Novice policy team Jamie Korner (of BHS) and Connor Carpenter (of SHS) tied with Ballard's 5-1 record, and took 2nd based on speaker points. Will McShane (SHS) also went 5-1 and placed 2nd in JV LD. Senior Rose Osborne (SHS) kept with the trend and went 5-1 in Open LD, winning second place.She was also first place speaker. If you'd like to see pictures these students at the tournament, check out our blog.
Thank you for reading, students please bring flows on Tuesday, and get back to me about March 1st!
Aly Hoover
(360) 620-9664
Please read the following information regarding the State Qualifier/District One tournament:
Tuesday March 1st is our next tournament, the State Qualifier. We will depart at 2pm sharp from Bellingham, and I will have more details on which school we will leave from. The tournament only allows three teams from each school (i.e. two LDers, one CX or two CX and one LDer). Please let me know in writing OR call me if you would like to attend. I will select those who have put in the work, attended practice, and have a good attitude. You will also need to pay your March dues to attend. Please note you will need to debate in Open, as there is no Novice category at this tournament. I do encourage Novices to consider going, as it is great experience for next year. I need to submit registration this week, so please contact me no later than Wednesday, Feb. 9th. Please do not delay, as I do not have time to track you down for a definite answer.
Now onto the Kamiak HS tournament recap:
Many thanks to the people who helped out this weekend. Ann Osborne drove AND judged, a valuable parent indeed. Gordon Friedman, a former debater, also volunteered to judge. Ken Carpenter brought snacks for the students on what turned out to be a long Saturday. Thank you!
Sehome/Bellingham brought home second place trophies from Mukilteo. Novice policy team Jamie Korner (of BHS) and Connor Carpenter (of SHS) tied with Ballard's 5-1 record, and took 2nd based on speaker points. Will McShane (SHS) also went 5-1 and placed 2nd in JV LD. Senior Rose Osborne (SHS) kept with the trend and went 5-1 in Open LD, winning second place.She was also first place speaker. If you'd like to see pictures these students at the tournament, check out our blog.
Thank you for reading, students please bring flows on Tuesday, and get back to me about March 1st!
Aly Hoover
(360) 620-9664
Monday, January 24, 2011
Stanford Summer Debate Program
Below are links to the Stanford Summer Debate Program. If you are interested, check them out early. There is often a discount for signing up early. I've also included the message from the Program.
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http://www.snfi.org/camp/46?utm_source=Stanford+National+Forensic+Institute+List&utm_campaign=d05a7e3ffe-2011+SNFI+email+%232%3A+1-24-11&utm_medium=email
http://www.snfi.org/camp/50?utm_source=Stanford+National+Forensic+Institute+List&utm_campaign=d05a7e3ffe-2011+SNFI+email+%232%3A+1-24-11&utm_medium=email
Dear Speech and Debate Friends,
Greetings from Stanford Debate, and we hope that your spring semester is off to a great start! We're excited to let you know about some of the highlights of this summer's programs, including the return of the highly popular Coaches Institute scholarship drawing!
Our most popular camp offerings from past years will be returning this summer, including the popular Coaches Institute, but we are especially pleased to announce a few new programs:
We are offering a brand new 4 week Policy debate experience in Palo Alto next summer! Brian Manuel of Planet Debate and Lakeland HS will serve as the curriculum director of this new program, and John Hines of College Prep (CPS) will return to the SNFI as a lab leader for this special program.
Based on overwhelming interest, we are offering a two-week beginner's lab, with an option for a third week! This program will start from the ground-up, teaching students both the structure and skills necessary to begin their novice year prepared for success.
By popular demand, we are offering a 2 week Parliamentary camp! This program will maintain the trademarks of the SNFI Parliamentary program--large numbers of practice rounds critiqued by talented college debaters and a mix of pragmatic, philosophical and strategic lectures while giving students the opportunity to attain a higher level of skill and proficiency.
We will offer a 1 week middle school debate program which will focus on the Bay Area middle school format and transitioning to high school debate.
We hope to see you next month for our tournament and this summer at one of our Speech and Debate programs!
-SNFI Staff
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http://www.snfi.org/camp/46?utm_source=Stanford+National+Forensic+Institute+List&utm_campaign=d05a7e3ffe-2011+SNFI+email+%232%3A+1-24-11&utm_medium=email
http://www.snfi.org/camp/50?utm_source=Stanford+National+Forensic+Institute+List&utm_campaign=d05a7e3ffe-2011+SNFI+email+%232%3A+1-24-11&utm_medium=email
Dear Speech and Debate Friends,
Greetings from Stanford Debate, and we hope that your spring semester is off to a great start! We're excited to let you know about some of the highlights of this summer's programs, including the return of the highly popular Coaches Institute scholarship drawing!
Our most popular camp offerings from past years will be returning this summer, including the popular Coaches Institute, but we are especially pleased to announce a few new programs:
We are offering a brand new 4 week Policy debate experience in Palo Alto next summer! Brian Manuel of Planet Debate and Lakeland HS will serve as the curriculum director of this new program, and John Hines of College Prep (CPS) will return to the SNFI as a lab leader for this special program.
Based on overwhelming interest, we are offering a two-week beginner's lab, with an option for a third week! This program will start from the ground-up, teaching students both the structure and skills necessary to begin their novice year prepared for success.
By popular demand, we are offering a 2 week Parliamentary camp! This program will maintain the trademarks of the SNFI Parliamentary program--large numbers of practice rounds critiqued by talented college debaters and a mix of pragmatic, philosophical and strategic lectures while giving students the opportunity to attain a higher level of skill and proficiency.
We will offer a 1 week middle school debate program which will focus on the Bay Area middle school format and transitioning to high school debate.
We hope to see you next month for our tournament and this summer at one of our Speech and Debate programs!
-SNFI Staff
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Kamiak Sign Ups + Mt Vernon Wrap Up
Hello everyone,
The Kamiak HS tournament in Mukilteo is Feb. 4th and 5th. This is our last tournament open to everyone, since after this we only have the State Qualifying tournament, the National Qualifying tournament, and State. Please email/call me by Wednesday Jan. 26th to register for the Kamiak tournament. Below is the Kamiak invitation. Drops after Jan. 26th mean we will have to charge you for fees, and we cannot add you after the 26th when I submit our roster to Kamiak. Please be sure to pay February dues before coming to the tournament. Thank you for being proactive and speaking to me in a timely manner.
We plan to leave each school around 1:45pm (more details about pickup times at each school to come), and return late Saturday. This is an overnight tournament and we will be staying at the Hotel Marriott in Mukilteo. As always, bring overnight gear and food or money for two days. We will have continental breakfast provided by the hotel. Ann Osborne is signed up to drive/judge for us, which we appreciate!
Now onto Mt. Vernon results: We had a successful weekend, which made our late schedule worth it. Our hybrid novice policy team from Bellingham/Sehome (Jaime Korner and Connor Carpenter, respectively) won 1st place in a 3-0 decision in Finals. Jaime was also first place novice policy speaker. This was their first tournament working together and they did very well.
Rose Osborne of Sehome won semi-finals, advanced to finals, and took 2nd place. She was also 1st place Open Lincoln Douglas speaker AND won a bid to State. That means she is automatically competing at UPS in March. Will McShane, also of Sehome, placed 6th for his first LD tournament. Not bad at all!
I would like to especially thank our two judges for the weekend- Jeff Bennett and Ben Rollins. Thank you for being invested in our students. Secondly, Michael Korner graciously drove both days which allowed us to bring two vans of students. Lynn Korner, the Carpenters, and the Osbornes also came along as parental support. Grant Resick also donated part of his Saturday to critiquing rounds. The students really appreciated it. Thank you to everyone who made this tournament happen.
I look forward to hearing from you about the Kamiak tournament,
Aly Hoover
(360) 620-9664
The Kamiak HS tournament in Mukilteo is Feb. 4th and 5th. This is our last tournament open to everyone, since after this we only have the State Qualifying tournament, the National Qualifying tournament, and State. Please email/call me by Wednesday Jan. 26th to register for the Kamiak tournament. Below is the Kamiak invitation. Drops after Jan. 26th mean we will have to charge you for fees, and we cannot add you after the 26th when I submit our roster to Kamiak. Please be sure to pay February dues before coming to the tournament. Thank you for being proactive and speaking to me in a timely manner.
We plan to leave each school around 1:45pm (more details about pickup times at each school to come), and return late Saturday. This is an overnight tournament and we will be staying at the Hotel Marriott in Mukilteo. As always, bring overnight gear and food or money for two days. We will have continental breakfast provided by the hotel. Ann Osborne is signed up to drive/judge for us, which we appreciate!
Now onto Mt. Vernon results: We had a successful weekend, which made our late schedule worth it. Our hybrid novice policy team from Bellingham/Sehome (Jaime Korner and Connor Carpenter, respectively) won 1st place in a 3-0 decision in Finals. Jaime was also first place novice policy speaker. This was their first tournament working together and they did very well.
Rose Osborne of Sehome won semi-finals, advanced to finals, and took 2nd place. She was also 1st place Open Lincoln Douglas speaker AND won a bid to State. That means she is automatically competing at UPS in March. Will McShane, also of Sehome, placed 6th for his first LD tournament. Not bad at all!
I would like to especially thank our two judges for the weekend- Jeff Bennett and Ben Rollins. Thank you for being invested in our students. Secondly, Michael Korner graciously drove both days which allowed us to bring two vans of students. Lynn Korner, the Carpenters, and the Osbornes also came along as parental support. Grant Resick also donated part of his Saturday to critiquing rounds. The students really appreciated it. Thank you to everyone who made this tournament happen.
I look forward to hearing from you about the Kamiak tournament,
Aly Hoover
(360) 620-9664
Monday, January 17, 2011
Federal Way Recap + Sign Up Reminder
Hello everyone,
I hope you are all enjoying your three day weekend. For the students who went to Federal Way this past Friday/Saturday, the weekend is a little shorter but we had a good time. I have looked at the results and we had a good showing for such a competitive tournament. Federal Way was a qualifying tournament for Tournament of Champions, a prestigious season-end tournament. There were a lot of top teams vying for the bid, and all of our beginning debaters had to move up to Junior or Open with more experienced students.
It was Sehome Freshman Eleanor Kahn's first tournament, so we are proud of both her and Jaime for their record. We had two Lincoln Douglas debaters place in the top 10 speakers (out of 54), Squalicum's Duncan Ogg (7th) and Bellingham's Marina Rossman (8th). Rose Osborne also competed in a competitive category, going 4-2 in Open LD.
And now we look forward to this upcoming weekend, the Mt. Vernon tournament. Please refer to the blog and my last email for information. I need to hear from you by tomorrow since entries are due early Tuesday. So far I only have the following students signed up:
Will
Rose
Eleanor
Jaime
Marina
Duncan
Please don't miss this chance to compete for a state bid. We only have a few tournaments left! Thank you,
Aly Hoover
(360) 620-9664
I hope you are all enjoying your three day weekend. For the students who went to Federal Way this past Friday/Saturday, the weekend is a little shorter but we had a good time. I have looked at the results and we had a good showing for such a competitive tournament. Federal Way was a qualifying tournament for Tournament of Champions, a prestigious season-end tournament. There were a lot of top teams vying for the bid, and all of our beginning debaters had to move up to Junior or Open with more experienced students.
It was Sehome Freshman Eleanor Kahn's first tournament, so we are proud of both her and Jaime for their record. We had two Lincoln Douglas debaters place in the top 10 speakers (out of 54), Squalicum's Duncan Ogg (7th) and Bellingham's Marina Rossman (8th). Rose Osborne also competed in a competitive category, going 4-2 in Open LD.
And now we look forward to this upcoming weekend, the Mt. Vernon tournament. Please refer to the blog and my last email for information. I need to hear from you by tomorrow since entries are due early Tuesday. So far I only have the following students signed up:
Will
Rose
Eleanor
Jaime
Marina
Duncan
Please don't miss this chance to compete for a state bid. We only have a few tournaments left! Thank you,
Aly Hoover
(360) 620-9664
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Mt. Vernon information
Hello,
I'm looking ahead to the Mt. Vernon tournament, 1/21-22, and the registration is due early Tuesday. So that means I need confirmation by Monday (1/17) if you plan to attend. Please email or call me (360-620-9664) as soon as possible. Here are the details:
* Depart each school at 2:30pm. Aly and Mr. Korner are driving. Please let me know ASAP if you plan on transporting your own child to the tournament. This helps me plan transportation. You will need to turn in a note to your student's office that states your intention for transporting.
* Squalicum students- if you can be dropped off at BHS by 2:30pm, that would be great. Otherwise we can plan to depart earlier to get to SQHS, but would prefer to just meet up at BHS.
* We will not stay overnight, so please plan on picking up your student at 10:30pm from either BHS or SHS. We will call when leaving the school on Friday.
* The good news is we get to leave later on Saturday morning. Please arrive at the school at 10:30am. You will be in the same van you left from on Friday (i.e. if you left from SHS on Friday, you will leave from SHS on Sat).
I've attached the invitation from Mt. Vernon if you have any questions about food, schedule, etc. In order to be eligible you need to be current on your dues. The students I have currently signed up for Mt. Vernon are:
Rose
Will
Marina
Duncan
Jaime
If you aren't on the list, please email/call by Monday. Thank you,
Aly Hoover
(360) 620-9664
I'm looking ahead to the Mt. Vernon tournament, 1/21-22, and the registration is due early Tuesday. So that means I need confirmation by Monday (1/17) if you plan to attend. Please email or call me (360-620-9664) as soon as possible. Here are the details:
* Depart each school at 2:30pm. Aly and Mr. Korner are driving. Please let me know ASAP if you plan on transporting your own child to the tournament. This helps me plan transportation. You will need to turn in a note to your student's office that states your intention for transporting.
* Squalicum students- if you can be dropped off at BHS by 2:30pm, that would be great. Otherwise we can plan to depart earlier to get to SQHS, but would prefer to just meet up at BHS.
* We will not stay overnight, so please plan on picking up your student at 10:30pm from either BHS or SHS. We will call when leaving the school on Friday.
* The good news is we get to leave later on Saturday morning. Please arrive at the school at 10:30am. You will be in the same van you left from on Friday (i.e. if you left from SHS on Friday, you will leave from SHS on Sat).
I've attached the invitation from Mt. Vernon if you have any questions about food, schedule, etc. In order to be eligible you need to be current on your dues. The students I have currently signed up for Mt. Vernon are:
Rose
Will
Marina
Duncan
Jaime
If you aren't on the list, please email/call by Monday. Thank you,
Aly Hoover
(360) 620-9664
Information about Fed Way departures
Hello,
School is canceled today (lucky you) which means extra curriculars are also canceled. However, as the roads are clear, I plan on being at WWU this evening. If you can make it to practice, that would be great. I understand it is not mandatory, but if you plan on going to Federal Way it can't hurt to be more prepared.
In case you were not at practice yesterday, please note the following times for departure on Friday:
11:30AM- Sehome students be ready at the bus turnaround
11:45AM- BHS students be ready in the bus area
12:00PM- SQHS be ready at the bus turnaround outside the library, downstairs
Please be on time as we need we have a tight schedule to keep. Please bring food for Friday/Saturday, or money for concessions. We will have continental breakfast at the Comfort Inn on Saturday. We will return late on Saturday, no extra time determined yet.
Thank you and see you tonight or Friday,
Aly Hoover
(360) 620-9664
School is canceled today (lucky you) which means extra curriculars are also canceled. However, as the roads are clear, I plan on being at WWU this evening. If you can make it to practice, that would be great. I understand it is not mandatory, but if you plan on going to Federal Way it can't hurt to be more prepared.
In case you were not at practice yesterday, please note the following times for departure on Friday:
11:30AM- Sehome students be ready at the bus turnaround
11:45AM- BHS students be ready in the bus area
12:00PM- SQHS be ready at the bus turnaround outside the library, downstairs
Please be on time as we need we have a tight schedule to keep. Please bring food for Friday/Saturday, or money for concessions. We will have continental breakfast at the Comfort Inn on Saturday. We will return late on Saturday, no extra time determined yet.
Thank you and see you tonight or Friday,
Aly Hoover
(360) 620-9664
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Remaining tournaments
Hello all,
Here is the remaining debate tournaments, in case you need to write down these dates. Please note that the WIAA had the date and location incorrect for the District 1 Debate Qualifier. Instead of Feb. 22nd, it is on March 1st. It is a Tuesday, and will be in Sedro Woolley instead of Edmonds.
If any parents can drive for the following, please let me know. I know Ms. Korner has signed up to help for Mt. Vernon (thank you!). The rest are up for grabs.
January 14-15th Federal Way HS (Federal Way, WA)
January 21st - 22nd Mt Vernon High School (Mt Vernon, WA)
February 4th - 5th Kamiak HS Invitational (Kamiak, WA)
March 1st- District 1 Debate Qualifiers (Sedro-Woolley, WA)
March 3rd- 5th Puget Sound National Forensic League Qualifiers (Kamiak, WA)
March 18th - 19th State Debate Tournament University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, WA)
For Federal Way, we are staying at the Comfort Inn in Federal Way. For Kamiak HS, we are staying at the Hotel Marriott in Mukilteo. Hope that helps.
Aly Hoover
(360) 620-9664
Here is the remaining debate tournaments, in case you need to write down these dates. Please note that the WIAA had the date and location incorrect for the District 1 Debate Qualifier. Instead of Feb. 22nd, it is on March 1st. It is a Tuesday, and will be in Sedro Woolley instead of Edmonds.
If any parents can drive for the following, please let me know. I know Ms. Korner has signed up to help for Mt. Vernon (thank you!). The rest are up for grabs.
January 14-15th Federal Way HS (Federal Way, WA)
January 21st - 22nd Mt Vernon High School (Mt Vernon, WA)
February 4th - 5th Kamiak HS Invitational (Kamiak, WA)
March 1st- District 1 Debate Qualifiers (Sedro-Woolley, WA)
March 3rd- 5th Puget Sound National Forensic League Qualifiers (Kamiak, WA)
March 18th - 19th State Debate Tournament University of Puget Sound (Tacoma, WA)
For Federal Way, we are staying at the Comfort Inn in Federal Way. For Kamiak HS, we are staying at the Hotel Marriott in Mukilteo. Hope that helps.
Aly Hoover
(360) 620-9664
Monday, January 3, 2011
Debate resumes + news
Hello everyone,
I hope you all enjoyed your break but didn't forget about debate! Please note we have practice tomorrow, 1/4 at our usual Sehome spot at 3:15pm. For Wednesday, we will meet again in the skybridge of WWU's library at 7pm. If you plan on attending Federal Way on 1/14-15, you cannot skip practices.
Your debate fees are due for Jan. Please bring $35 to your ASB office.
I still need students to sign up for Federal Way. I only heard from Emiliana Morales and Rose Osborne. I need in writing or a phone call that you will be attending. This way, I know you spoke to your parent/guardian. I need an answer by 1/4 so I can make hotel reservations. The invitation is posted on the blog.
Thank you and please reserve your spot ASAP for Fed Way!
Aly Hoover
(360) 620-9664
I hope you all enjoyed your break but didn't forget about debate! Please note we have practice tomorrow, 1/4 at our usual Sehome spot at 3:15pm. For Wednesday, we will meet again in the skybridge of WWU's library at 7pm. If you plan on attending Federal Way on 1/14-15, you cannot skip practices.
Your debate fees are due for Jan. Please bring $35 to your ASB office.
I still need students to sign up for Federal Way. I only heard from Emiliana Morales and Rose Osborne. I need in writing or a phone call that you will be attending. This way, I know you spoke to your parent/guardian. I need an answer by 1/4 so I can make hotel reservations. The invitation is posted on the blog.
Thank you and please reserve your spot ASAP for Fed Way!
Aly Hoover
(360) 620-9664
Debate Camp
Hello,
If you're interested in attending debate this summer, start thinking ahead! It's cheaper to register early, and you can apply for scholarships. Below is information on the Whitman Debate Camp.
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hi
the wndi is continuing its focus on individual attention--2 staff members with 8 students in most labs.
we've juiced up our schedule to provide more debates, drills, advanced lectures, and lab research work.
AND we're making the wndi more accessible for you and your students.
we've also kept our prices the same as last year except for 3 week campers--it is $100 less.
plus--we have expanded programs for:
--work scholarships for middle and lower income students
--merit scholarships for students advancing to elimination rounds
--2 or more students from the same school get a discount
--students traveling 450 or more miles away receive a discount
--COACHES who wish to attend get big discounts if students from their school attend.
CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEB PAGE:
http://www.whitman.edu/debate/camp/index.htm
jim hanson :)
hansonjb@whitman.edu
If you're interested in attending debate this summer, start thinking ahead! It's cheaper to register early, and you can apply for scholarships. Below is information on the Whitman Debate Camp.
-------
hi
the wndi is continuing its focus on individual attention--2 staff members with 8 students in most labs.
we've juiced up our schedule to provide more debates, drills, advanced lectures, and lab research work.
AND we're making the wndi more accessible for you and your students.
we've also kept our prices the same as last year except for 3 week campers--it is $100 less.
plus--we have expanded programs for:
--work scholarships for middle and lower income students
--merit scholarships for students advancing to elimination rounds
--2 or more students from the same school get a discount
--students traveling 450 or more miles away receive a discount
--COACHES who wish to attend get big discounts if students from their school attend.
CHECK OUT OUR BRAND NEW WEB PAGE:
http://www.whitman.edu/debate/camp/index.htm
jim hanson :)
hansonjb@whitman.edu
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