WEEK OF 05/07/2023: Category Time
By Ren Leija
Hi everyone!
I can't believe May is almost ending! Crazy...
Competition is only a few weeks away, and man, these Great Debaters are ON IT! We separated in categories today, and everyone did incredible. Read about it below! If you have any questions, please reach out to nhiaustin@nhimail.com.
See everyone soon!
- Ren Leija, NHI at Austin Collegiate Communications Director
Important Announcements
NEW!
We are playing BINDGO! We are asking that students and parent/guardians (s) raise money using this Bingo card to cover transportation, T-shirt fees, and other expenses. A full bingo card will total $200. This will help us out so much! If you have any questions, please reach out to nhiaustin@nhimail.com.
Want to donate snacks to our team? Please fill out the snack sign-up sheet to donate.
In need of business clothes or want to get some off your hands? Donate or request items using the NHI@Austin Professional Clothes Donation/Request Google Form or reach out to Natalia Chapa Mills, our Project Administrator.
Upcoming Events
Mark your calendars!
Our RETREAT will be on May 27th, 2023, at Travis Early College High School in our regular classroom from 12:00 pm-6:00 pm.
Please consider bringing snacks and a water bottle (and a computer if your coach says you may need it).
Weekly Wonderings
This week we got into the nitty gritty of training. Our JFLs took this week by storm and immediately started coaching our Great Debaters and introducing theme and topics. Our four categories - Oratory, Extemporaneous Speaking, Cross Examination, and Mock Trial - each have a different topic that the Great Debaters must learn, and later, execute their arguments to!
Every category was working super hard on speeches, arguments, public speaking skills, and more!
We could not be more prouder of our students (and of course, thank you to our staff!)
Fundamental of the Week
NHI has 25 core fundamentals that are core to our success. These fundamentals define how we relate to ourselves, each other, and our community.
This week’s fundamentals are
#10: Create and Set Clear Expectations and #11: Forecast & Anticipate
Create clarity and avoid misunderstandings by discussing expectations up front. Set expectations for others and when you’re not clear on what is expected of you, ask questions.
Address possible problems before they develop by anticipating future issues, planning for contingencies, and designing projects that create harmony and reduce conflict.
Calendar
Joke of the Week
What room has no doors or windows?
A mushroom.
- Ren Leija, NHI at Austin Collegiate Communications Director