BROKEN ARROW
SPEECH & DEBATE
HISTORY
In Oklahoma, the team competes under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activity Association. Nationally, the team competes in the National Speech and Debate Association.
Events we participation in include:
Lincoln Douglas Debate Public Forum Debate Congressional Debate
US Extemp Original Oratory Informative Speaking
Int'l Extemp Humorous Interpretation Dramatic Interpretation
Poetry Prose Standard Oratory
Dramatic Duet Humorous Duet Duo Interpretation
Monologue Program of Oral Interp
The team is coached by Robert Walters.
Why join speech and debate?
No extracurricular activity offers more enriching benefits for life after high school than does Speech and Debate. Students will learn:
Research skills Argumentation How to speak effectively
How to organize ideas How to persuade Advanced writing skills
How to craft a performance Political Philosophy Moral philosophy
Time management How to analyze culture How to analyze media
Grace under fire How to accept/give feedback How to set goals
How to manage conflict How to bring a script to life How to build future contacts