National Speech and Debate Association

The National Speech and Debate Association is the world's largest Speech and Debate Honor Society.

ABRHS is a charter member as a school and has earned awards for our members' competition and service records.

Since team inception in 1995: 53 Academic All Americans 

                                      14 appearances at NSDA National Championships

2022 - Member of the Societe de 300 Club

Leading Chapter Award

District Cumulative Sweeps 

2021 - Recognized as a Top 100 School (#82) out of more than 3,000 US High School members

   Member of the Societe de 300 Club

2020 - Debate School of Excellence at 2020 National Championships

            Debate Sweepstakes at New England District Tournament

    Member of the Societe de 300 Club

2019 - Leading Chapter in the New England District (cum of 7 years)

            District Tournament and Debate Sweepstakes at New England District Tournament

            Member of the Societe de 300 Club

2018 - Member of the Societe de 300 Club

2017 - Member of the 200 Club

2016 - Member of the 200 Club

2015 - Member of the 200 Club

2014 - District Student of the Year (Katie Larkin)

           Member of the 100 Club

2013 

2012 - Leading Chapter of the New England District

Code of Honor

“As a member of the National Speech & Debate Association, I pledge to uphold the highest standards of integrity, humility, respect, leadership, and service in the pursuit of excellence.”

Integrity: An Honor Society member obeys the highest ethical standards and adheres to the rules of the organization. Members recognize that integrity is central to earning the trust, respect, and support of one’s peers. Integrity encompasses the highest regard for honesty, civility, justice, and fairness.

Humility: A member does not regard oneself more highly than others. Regardless of a person’s level of success, an individual always looks beyond oneself to appreciate the inherent value of others.

Respect: A member respects individual differences and fosters diversity. They promote tolerance, inclusion, and empowerment for people from a variety of backgrounds, including race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and ability.

Leadership: A member influences others to take positive action toward productive change. Members commit to thoughtful and responsible leadership that promotes the other core values in the Code of Honor.

Service: A member exercises their talents to provide service to peers, community, and the activity. At all times a member is prepared to work constructively to improve the lives of others.

Adopted September 23, 2007 | Updated December 6, 2017 © National Speech & Debate Association