Debate Team

It is the purpose of the SHS Debate Team to

• conduct debates which improve critical thinking, research skills, ethical argumentation, advocacy, analysis, rhetoric, oral presentation, listening, organization, teamwork and group problem solving, active citizenship, and leadership skills.

• participate in debate competitions with other schools, presenting students with the opportunity to conduct deep research into important topics while developing and refining public speaking skills.

This year's national policy debate resolution is "Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its protection of water resources in the United States."