A new school year inevitably means new adjustments in just about every possible aspect of life. For the members of Speech and Debate in particular, many major changes are in motion, perhaps the most notable of which is the substitution in advisors.
Last year, Speech and Debate members bid a tearful adieu to beloved assistant coach Ms Cari Barbour, who left AHS for a boarding school in London. Ms. Ashley Novak, their head coach, is also temporarily absent, due to the fact that she is expecting twins in December. Although she will be observing and advising from afar, the main reins will be shared between the team officers and Ms. Casey, a new addition to the AHS staff.
“Insert quote from Ms. Casey about how wonderful S&D is”, comments Ms. Casey enthusiastically. “Continue quote here”. Her interest is shared by most of Speech and Debate, eager for the excitement of competition after the long summer months.
New members especially looked forward to Icebreaker, a getting-to-know-you tournament held at Gabrielino High School on Sept. 19. Although not a particularly competitive event, Icebreaker gave newcomers a chance to practice their orating skills against actual opponents, while familiarizing themselves with basic tournament etiquette. Participants compete in pairs – one novice and one experienced member – and have a choice of four events: Impromptu Duo, Spontaneous Argument (SPAR), Radio Interview, and Character Debate.
“Quote about how fun it is”, recounts sophomore Farihah Chowdhury, a recent addition to the team. Arcadia did indeed perform well, with ___ duos placing within the top __.
The next tournament on the agenda is Package Deal, a debating event exclusively for novices. Unlike Icebreaker, this event requires individual entries, setting many beginners out on their own for the first time. The future of Arcadia’s Speech and Debate team shines bright as ___ first-time competitors place within the top __.
Speech and Debate had fun breaking the ice and training all their new members. Hopefully they help lead the team to even higher achievements, both this year and the next.
Last year, Speech and Debate members bid a tearful adieu to beloved assistant coach Ms Cari Barbour, who left AHS for a boarding school in London. Ms. Ashley Novak, their head coach, is also temporarily absent, due to the fact that she is expecting twins in December. Although she will be observing and advising from afar, the main reins will be shared between the team officers and Ms. Casey, a new addition to the AHS staff.
“Insert quote from Ms. Casey about how wonderful S&D is”, comments Ms. Casey enthusiastically. “Continue quote here”. Her interest is shared by most of Speech and Debate, eager for the excitement of competition after the long summer months.
New members especially looked forward to Icebreaker, a getting-to-know-you tournament held at Gabrielino High School on Sept. 19. Although not a particularly competitive event, Icebreaker gave newcomers a chance to practice their orating skills against actual opponents, while familiarizing themselves with basic tournament etiquette. Participants compete in pairs – one novice and one experienced member – and have a choice of four events: Impromptu Duo, Spontaneous Argument (SPAR), Radio Interview, and Character Debate.
“Quote about how fun it is”, recounts sophomore Farihah Chowdhury, a recent addition to the team. Arcadia did indeed perform well, with ___ duos placing within the top __.
The next tournament on the agenda is Package Deal, a debating event exclusively for novices. Unlike Icebreaker, this event requires individual entries, setting many beginners out on their own for the first time. The future of Arcadia’s Speech and Debate team shines bright as ___ first-time competitors place within the top __.
Speech and Debate had fun breaking the ice and training all their new members. Hopefully they help lead the team to even higher achievements, both this year and the next.