In Loving Memory of Founder Peggy Oliver

67th Annual Blacksnake Speech & Debate Tournament

Thank you to 2023 Sponsors for making a GREAT Blacksnake!

General Tournament Sponsors

The Oliver Family, ISU Communication Department, McDonalds, WinCo Foods, Butter Burr's, Costco, Boise Gem Realty, Idaho Central Credit Union

Debate Sponsors

Novice Lincoln Douglas-

JV Lincoln Douglas-

Open Lincoln Douglas-Earl Blower Alum Parent 

Novice Public Forum-

JV Public Forum-

Open Public Forum-Poky Debate Families-Idaho State Debate Team

Novice Policy-Anonymous in the name of Peggy Oliver

Open Policy-Anonymous in the name of Peggy Oliver

Novice Congressional Debate-

Open Congressional Debate-Ivy League Challenge (Prep Academy Podcast)

Speech Sponsors

After Dinner Speaking-

Communication Analysis-

Sad Face Dramatic Interpretation-Poky Alum Hannah Kampfen

Duo Interpretation-Ivy League Challenge (Prep Academy Podcast)

Extemporaneous Speaking-Idaho State Debate Team

Humorous Interpretation-

Impromptu Speaking-Poky Alum Luke Smith

Informative Speaking-Poky Debate Family The Kampfens

Original Oratory-

Program Oral Interpretation-Poky Debate Family The Buchanans

Radio Broadcast Journalism-

Retold Story-Poky Alum Brookelyn Jorgensen

Salesmanship Speaking-