Kathryn Barry is Louisiana State Champion; Kenneth Cross Takes Intermediate Title; William Simoneaux Wins Novice

Ian Gunn and Kathryn Barry
Jordan Landry was the author of this report.
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana - After three days of hard-fought competition, the 2007 Louisiana High School Speech League (LHSSL) Tournament of Champions has come to a close. Congratulations to:
- Kathryn Barry of Teurlings Catholic High School and Ian Gunn of New Orleans Jesuit High School — […]

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Announcing the Great Midwestern Novice Championships

IOWA CITY, IA - “As the end of the debate and speech season approaches, there are numerous opportunities for varsity debaters to continue debating in state, district, and even some national contests. Alas, the true backbone of any successful program, the novice debaters and speakers, are often put on the sidelines and asked to […]

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Harvard National Congress: Reminders from Jason Wysong

CAMBRIDGE, MA - New information about the thirteenth annual Harvard National Congress has been released by the tournament’s director, Jason Wysong.

The HNC registration deadline–Friday, January 19–is quickly approaching. Before Friday afternoon, please do the following:
1) Submit any adds, drops, or name changes through the Harvard Debate website. Unreported drops have an adverse effect on chamber […]

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Stennis Center Announces Harold Keller Public Service Award

WASHINGTON, DC - National Forensic League coaches recently received a mailing from the Stennis Center for Public Service announcing the creation of the Harold Keller Public Service Leadership Award. This honor will be presented to a former Student Congress competitor during the National Forensic League’s 2007 National Tournament in Wichita, Kansas. The award will recognize […]

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Cameron Secord is CTOC Champion

LEXINGTON, KY - Last year, the Student Congress Tournament of Champions moved to the campus of the University of Kentucky to join the Lincoln-Douglas, policy, and Public Forum competitions traditionally offered by J.W. Patterson and his team. The Congress title has grown ever more competitive and prestigious since its inception. Congratulations to Brookwood High School’s Cameron Secord for capturing this year’s championship!

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Presiding Like a Pro

In this installment of “Out of Order,” David Schraub gives some brief tips on being a Presiding Officer. Like most elements of student congress, particulars vary from region to region, so Schraub urges you to keep in mind that adaptations to the “vagaries of your local circuit” may be necessary.

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The Critical Congressperson

Hey y’all, and welcome to the latest edition of “Out of Order.” From here on out, this column comes out on the 20th of every month. Try to contain your excitement.
Today’s column is on the use of critical theory in student congress rounds. Before we start, I’ll admit, I a) adore critical theory and b) […]

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