Last year in review… Won Worlds Debate at the NSDA National Tournament School placed top 20 in Speech (First time ever!) Qualified 12 students to the NSDA National tournament 3 Novice State Champions plus multiple placings 10 Champions @ National invitational tournaments State championship 162 member debate team
Our graduates …
Coaching Staff Ms. Fiebrantz Mr. Montecalvo Mr. Martin Ms. Warenik Ms. Arnold
How you can help … The Tradition (October 8 & 9) Sandwiches Volunteers each day! Judging (psst. We have training!) Novice States (April 22nd & 23rd) Any other ideas? Tell us!
Policy highlights New pay agreement Fundraising Code of Conduct Dress Code Trip sheets Travel schedule Website cypressdebayte.com
What now? Turn in Pay agreement by Monday 09/12 Fill out Parent Information sheet, include when you’d like to volunteer @ the Tradition Judges trainings Today 6p to 6:30pm September 17th
Judging Resources 3 Types of Events Speech Debate Congress Sample ballots on the website for you Times are on ballots and on the website but also …
Public Forum (PF): Resolved: In United States public K-12 schools, the probable cause standard ought to apply to searches of students. First Speaker Team A = 4 Min. First Speaker Team B = 4 Min. Crossfire = 3 Min. Second Speaker Team A = 4 Min. Second Speaker Team B = 4 Min. Prep Time per team = 2 Min Summary 1st Speaker /A = 2 Min. Summary 2nd Speaker/ B = 2 Min. Grand Crossfire = 3 Min. Final Focus 2nd Speaker /A = 2 Min. Final Focus 2nd Speaker/ B = 2 Min Decide Winner/Loser Write reason/notes on ballot
Lincoln Douglas (LD) Sept/Oct: Countries ought to prohibit the production of nuclear power. Affirmative Constructive = 6 Min. Cross-examination = 3 Min. Negative Constructive= 7 Min. 1st Affirmative Rebuttal= 4 Min. Negative Rebuttal = 6 Min. 2nd Affirmative Rebuttal = 3 Min. Prep Time per debater = 4 Min.
Policy Debate: The USFG should substantially increase its diplomatic and/or economic engagement with the PRC 1st Affirmative Constructive: 8 min. Cross-examination: 3 min. 1st Negative Constructive: 8 min. 2nd Affirmative Constructive: 8 min. 2nd Negative Constructive: 8 min. Cross-examination: 3 min. 1st Negative Rebuttal: 5 min. 1st Affirmative Rebuttal: 5 min. 2nd Negative Rebuttal: 5 min. 2nd Affirmative Rebuttal: 5 min. Prep Time per team = 8 Min.
Speech Event Times Original Oratory: 10 minutes Informative Speaking: 10 minutes Humorous Interpretation : 10 minutes Dramatic Interpretation : 10 minutes Program Oral Interpretation: 10 minutes Oral Interpretation: 10 minutes Duo Interpretation: 10 minutes Extemporaneous Speaking: 30 minutes to prepare (in a different room) 7 minute speech Impromptu: 7 minutes