CLUB SPONSOR

Ms. Emma Flood
E-Mail: eflood@sbo.hampton.k12.va.us
Phone: 727-8981
Room: PC-6

MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of the Debate Team is to provide opportunities for and promote student participation and interest in significant political and socioeconomic issues, which require reasonable response by established governmental agencies. Additionally, our goal is to afford students an opportunity to refine critical thinking skills in a highly competitive forum.

The Debate Team has fifteen students that have expressed an interest in participating this school year. Returning members and varsity debaters are: Co-Captains; Carl Altman, Brianna Pyles, and Maurice Toney. All members of the team must meet the eligibility requirements of the Virginia High School League.

2007-2008 CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY DEBATE TOPIC

Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its public health assistance to Sub-Saharan Africa.

2007-2008 LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE TOPIC

(Nov./Dec.)
Resolved: In the United States, plea bargaining in exchange for testimony is unjust.

(Sept./Oct.)
Resolved: A just society out not use the death penalty as a form of punishment.


 
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