Fox High School

Speech & Debate

Welcome to the School District Web page for the Fox High School Speech & Debate Team!

The FHS Speech & Debate Team is Directed by Head Coach Mr. Samuel Meyer and Assistant Coach Mr. Scott Allen. If you have any questions, please email Mr. Meyer at meyers@foxc6.org. For updates on current and future Competitions and Events, follow us on Instagram! @FOXSPEECHDEBATE Below you can find a list of upcoming events and competitions, as well as general information on what the Speech & Debate Team does!

Announcements

Success at the District Speech & Debate Competition! The Team competed at the District Tournament at Ladue Horton Watkins High School on Friday, March 7th and Saturday, March 8th. Here are the noteworthy results!

For the FIRST TIME in Fox High School History (please correct me if I am wrong) ALL THREE STYLES OF DEBATE were represented by FHS at the District Tournament!

Interested in Joining the Speech & Debate Team?

Are You interested in Joining the FHS Speech & Debate Team, but want more information? Here are some basic Facts:

General Team Meetings are after school on Tuesdays, from 2:05 to 4pm. We use this time to :

Prepare for upcoming Competition Events
Select Text Pieces to perform
Write original Speeches and Debate Cases
Rehearse Speeches and Interpretation performances
Engage in Practice Debates!

Click on the Link below for more information on the different Events!

What IS Speech & Debate?

Already a member of the Team, looking for Resources?

If you are already a member of the team, but are looking for Tools and resources to use in preparation for your event, there are some things available on Google Classroom. However, on this website you can also find:

Information on Missour State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA)
The Speech & Debate MSHSAA Competition Rules Manual
The Theatre MSHSAA Competition Rules Manual
4N6 Fanatics- a Resource with THOUSANDS of scripts for Interpretation
The National Speech & Debate Association Website link
Link to "Speechwire" the website service used to organize Tournaments

Click on the Link below to go to the Resources page!

Resources

Can I take CLASSES to learn about Speech & Debate?

Yes, Absolutely! There are TWO, Semester Classes you can sign up for to learn about Public Speaking in general, AND Speech & Debate Competition pieces specifically:

Speech 1
- Usually held in the Fall Semester, but sometimes offered in the Spring
- Learn the basics of Public Speaking, including dealing with Stagefright, and how to use your voice, eye contact, and gesture to Delivery your Speech in an engaging way!
- Learn Informative Speaking, including how to write and structure a speech, as well as competitive events using these skills
- Learn Persuasive Speaking, including some fundamental DEBATE skills!
Speech 2
- Usually held in the Spring Semester
- Learn the importance of Group Communications and how to use Public Speaking in the workplace
- Dive more deeply into DEBATE, by learning structure, skills, and participating in Competition Debtes!
- Learn how to use Public Speaking in your Civic and Personal life, with speeches like "Weddings," "Sales Pitch," or "Graduation."

Photos of Recent Competitions and Achievements!

Calendar of Events: Practices, Meetings, and Tournaments

Are YOU a current or soon-to-be student at Fox High School?

Are you interested in joining the Speech & Debate Team?

If so, email Mr. Meyer at meyers@foxc6.org for more information!