In Student Congress, high school students emulate Congress by debating bills and resolutions. Before the event, each school submits...

Public forum debate can be compared to a nationally-televised debate, such as “Crossfire” in which the debaters argue a topic of national...

Commonly abbreviated as LD Debate, or simply LD; is sometimes also called “Value debate,” because it traditionally places a heavy...

Which is often shortened as "parli," is a debate format in which tournament officials assign a new topic for every round. After the...

A speech presented on a randomly drawn choice of three words, quotations and current events with limited preparation. Round 1: Concrete...

Everything deals with International issues. Example: War with Iraq (FX: How are the people of Iraq dealing with the invasion of American...

Everything deals with National issues. Some areas or current events may overlap. Example: War with Iraq (NX: How does the American...

A ten-minute memorized presentation of a previously delivered, and published, speech. The aim is to effectively convey the message...

(Previously known as “Thematic Interp") A ten- minute memorized acting exercise performed by a student who presents published selections...

A ten- minute memorized presentation of a serious or contemplative selection of literature conveyed through character voices, movement,...

A ten- minute memorized presentation of a comic or entertaining selection of literature conveyed through character voices, movement, and...

A ten- minute memorized acting exercise performed by two students, from a play, novel, or any piece of literature. The event presents a...

An original speech that provides information to, rather than persuading, the audience, it is enhanced by the ability to use visual aids...

A memorized acting exercise written and performed by the performer. This event is the culmination of both writing and acting; the...

An original persuasive speech including the identification of a problem and the offer of a clear, concise legislative solution on a...

An original persuasive speech on a universal social problem. The student’s intent is to arouse concern and to persuade the reader that...