Thanks to team member Ava Suri for sharing a recording of a recent NSDA Webinar about using speech and debate in the college application process. Please click the link below to watch:
HOW TO USE SPEECH AND DEBATE TO SUCCEED IN COLLEGE ADMISSIONS
The Hawken Speech and Debate Team belongs to our state and national organizations. Pleae click the links below to explore more information about Speech and Debate at the state and national level:
Ohio Speech and Debate Association (OSDA)
At this site, you can find schedules and results for touraments throughout the state, Information about how to judge events, Rules for events, and even scripts for past state competitors.
National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA)
At this site, you can find event information, judging information, textbooks for event details, webinars and instructional videos, and videos of national champions in all events over the years.
Team Members sign up for membership at NSDA through our school's membership and that then enables them to use ALL available resources including film, to earn membership in the NSDA Honor Society, to receive merit recognition as they earn point based degrees, and even to gain recognition as Academic All Americans in their junior or senior year.