Speech and Debate

Interested in arguing about whether the United States government should be involved in the lives of its citizens?   Then you might be a perfect person to join the Deal debate team! 

To find out more an information meeting will be held on September 12 for all interested 7th and 8th graders wishing to try out for the Deal speech and debate team. During the information meeting students will learn a bit about how much FUN they can have participating in organized Saturday tournaments and the time and effort that debate requires in order to be successful. Finally, the coaches Ms. Wendy Grimm and Mr.  Tim Stroud will outline the requirements for tryouts and how students should prepare. 

Debate tryouts will be held on September 19. Please note the team is only open to 7th and 8th graders due to the limited availability of coaching and competition opportunities as well as the heavy research and writing obligations. Students will be notified of their status on the team by September 22 with the first practice being held on September 26. 

We are looking for experienced volunteers to support our 6th grade debaters.  Please email Principal Neal (diedre.neal@k12.dc.gov) if interested.