The Debate team is a student-run club to help everyone from novice to more advanced debaters enhance their speaking, presentation, and critical thinking skills. We have entertaining discussions and mock debates on many topics from foreign policy to militarization. We allow members to compete in local debates and state competitions.
Student Contact: Evan Xin 200890@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: Evan Rosenthal
Meetings: Once a week at lunch in Mr. Rosenthal's room (portable 4)
Mock Trial provides students with the unique opportunity to present a fictional case in a real courtroom setting with an actual lawyer or judge presiding. We work collaboratively as a team of witnesses, attorneys, and bailiffs to prepare and argue a compelling case against other schools across the state. As well as being a fantastic introduction to the courtroom experience for those interested in a future career in law, all members of the team will develop invaluable skills in public speaking, impromptu thinking, and developing a persuasive argument.
Sponsor: Eric Imperial
Student Contact: Sydney Stern 166803@mcpsmd.net
Model Congress is an award-winning competitive team that gives students the opportunity to simulate being representatives in the United States Congress. Delegates debate real-world issues and write bills in committees to try to solve them. We attend Ivy League collegiate conferences throughout the school year, where students are able to meet students from all over the country, debate, and win awards. If you want to improve your public speaking skills, meet students from all over the country, and be a part of an amazingly supportive team atmosphere, this is the perfect place for you! Join our Google Classroom at opx2gvb.
Student Contact: Olivia Wang 218050@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: Monica Malanoski
Meetings: Biweekly during lunch, day of the week TBD
Join us once a month to discuss the implementation of different policies and the impacts of them. We explore topics such as the economy, structural violence, and legislative proposals. We are a public forum to discuss a wide variety of issues.
Student Contact: Ethan Mao 167049@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: Bryan Clark