Who Can Join?

RHS Speech & Debate membership is open to ANY student who is currently enrolled at RHS. Students need no prior experience or skill in the activity. We are happy to meet you where you are at, working with you to achieve your goal for becoming a better thinker, arguer, and public speaker.

Members must be in good academic standing, meaning you have at least a 2.0 GPA from the last semester, you have a 90% or better attendance record, and you are passing your classes.

Our first information session of the year is Tuesday, September 9th during 1st Lunch. This year 1st Lunch begins at 11:53am.
The team will provide you pizza and introduce you to what we do. Bring any questions.

Our first practice of the year is the same day, Tuesday, September 9th at 3:50pm. This practice will last until 5:30pm. Bring a friend! Students will have a warm-up game, the coach and Executive Team will provide an overview of the team and calendar, and members of the team will play speaking games. If a student cannot join for the first practice but is interested in being part of the team, they should contact the coach ASAP! However, students can join the team any time throughout the school year.

There will be MANY OPPORTUNITIES to get involved with the team! See the 'Schedule' tab above for more information.