Speech and Debate
Speech and Debate is one of the most popular yet prestigious extracurriculars and hobbies that you can be involved in. Find fluency and power in your voice through Crementum S&D.
Offerings
Speech and Debate is immensely powerful because of how transferable the skills you learn competing are in the real world. No matter what grade you're in, Speech and Debate can be your home, and we'd love to be a part of your journey. The 4 major modules are:
Debate
Debate is the only module with direct competition and argumentation in Speech and Debate. Feisty? Debate!
Events offered: Congress, Traditional Lincoln Douglas, Public Forum, Traditional Parliamentary, Spontaneous Argumentation (SPAR), World Schools
Written
Do you like creating speeches and pieces about whatever you want? From personal stories to colors to advocacy on political polarization, write it down!
Events: Informative Speaking, Original Prose and Poetry, Original Spoken Word Poetry, Original Oratory
Spontaneous
On-the-spot speaking with life-long benefits! From applying morals for random topics to researching current events, learn how to turn limited prep into 7 minute speeches.
Events: Domestic/National/U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking, International Extemporaneous Speaking, Impromptu
Interpretation
Think competitive acting! Want to bring your favorite book, movie, or play to life? What about a social issue important to you through performance? We'll interpret that as a yes...
Events: Declamation/Oratorical Interpretation, Dramatic Interpretation, Duo Interpretation, Humorous Interpretation, Program Oral Interpretation, Prose Interpretation, Poetry Interpretation, Storytelling