Speech is a collective term for various event categories in which students perform modified versions of published works and/or self prepared material. These categories include, but are not limited to.....

Poetry, Prose, Declamation, Dramatic Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Duo Interpretation, and Original Oratory.

In Debate, students compete in teams of two at local tournaments to debate a relevant issue facing the world today. Debate tournaments are generally highly structured and highly competitive events.