Great Openings

Great openings set the tone for the debate.
Great openings get the judge listening.
Great openings put your team out in front.
Great openings must be written before the debate.
Great openings should be checked by your coach.
Be a great team player and bring one great opening for each of the four debates.
Be a great team player and bring one for both prop and opp!
See you Wednesday.

“Don't raise your voice, improve your argument."
[Address at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Houghton, Johannesburg, South Africa, 23 November 2004]”
― Desmond Tutu

CBS Assad and Obama on Syria's civil war

October 19th tournament Topics

 

The United States should not seek involvement in the Syrian Civil War

 

Eliminate the teaching of cursive handwriting.

 

The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 causes more harm than good.

 

Chris Christie is good for New Jersey.

 

Wednesday, September 18th will be the 1st debate team meeting of the 2013-2014 school year.
  Arrange for pick up at 4pm at the main office.
  Wear your shirts to school.
  Meet in Mrs. Burek's room right after school.
 Bring a snack. (No Peanuts)
No Presidential debate this year, but we are electing a governor.  You should start reading about the election.