Each year at our banquet (April 20, 2017; more information to come), our Boosters give two Senior Awards to our departing team members. To be considered for these awards, any interested senior should fill out the 2017 Boosters Senior Award Application by the deadline of April 1. Instructions are contained within the application. Good luck to all applicants!
States and Districts Rosters
Congratulations to all team members who have qualified or been selected to compete at the NJSDL State Championships and the NJ District Qualifying Tournament!
- If you were not selected for States, there may still be an opportunity for you to compete in either Congress or Declamation. Please see a coach if you are interested.
- All competitors in interpretation events are required to register their piece information here (change workbooks to change between tournaments). They must also have their script on-hand at all times for the duration of each tournament.
- All competitors in public address events are required to register the titles of their pieces at the same link, and must submit one annotated copy of their speech (with works cited) to a coach and carry another copy with them.
- All competitors in debate should familiarize themselves with NSDA rules, especially on evidence challenges and use of Wifi.
- If you have questions about these tournaments, visit this link for more information, or speak to a VP or coach.
States Rosters |
Districts Rosters |
Well done to all team members for a fantastic season. It’s not over yet!
Team Apparel
Our annual apparel sale has begun! Go to Fundraising -> Apparel on the menus above, or click here to be taken to the site. It features the apparel order forms as well as photos of the styles we are offering this year. Orders are due by Thursday, October 20, as we need to ensure the apparel is delivered before our home tournament.
Online Speech & Debate Camps
Attending a camp is the single most effective way to improve your skills as a speaker or debater. Going to camp is tough, though – waiting lists, costs, and travel can make it difficult. Luckily there are a few online camp options available.
- The NSDA runs online institutes for various events (PF, LD, Congress, Interp, OO, Extemp. As resource package subscribers, our students get the most discounted rate for these institutes. Check the dates to see if you’re available.
- 3P Speech offers options for online coaching and institutes for the summer at affordable rates.
2016-17 Interest Meeting
We will be hosting a lunchtime interest meeting for current 9-11 graders interested in learning more about Forensics/Speech and Debate. Please feel free to stop by with friends and spread the word – there will be food, and no commitments are necessary. Come learn about what we do, why we do it, and what you might be good at in B164 at lunch on Thursday June 2.
2016-17 Officers
Congratulations to our new officers for the 2016-17 school year:
| President | Amy Pu |
| Vice-President of Speech | Bryn Bennett |
| Vice-President of Debate | Ashley Huang |
| Captain of Speech | Kathryn Altman |
| Captain of PF/CON | Gitanjali Iyer |
| Outreach Director | Caitlyn Dempsey |