"There is no other format that
lets you express your own individuality ...


SKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOL
SPEECH & DEBATE CLASS

Dr. Questad, Instructor
Email: bquestad@vansd.org


...while at the same time
making a real impression and
contribution to an academic discipline."
Quote from: "Nortwest Policy Debate"

7TH PERIOD OPPORTUNITY
Speech Communication/Debate: 1 Semester
Sign up for the regular class Speech and Debate Class or ... sleep in
and sign up for the 7th period class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:15-4:45.

Course Description:
Improve your ability to inform, influence and persuade others. Speeches are written for a variety of audiences, including interpersonal situations, career settings and public speaking. Internet research and email access is required.

During second quarter the culminating experiences include a "Student Take-Over" where students direct the experience of the class.

Regional debate and speech tournament participation opportunities are made available as well as membership in the National Forensic League, highly respected by colleges and universities.

 

INFORMATION HOTLINE

How do I sign up?
Prioritize with your counselor what you want. Only one Speech and Debate Class will be offered.
Example:
1) Regular Speech and Debate
2) 7th Period Speech and Debate
3) Mythology

The Wall Street Journal has noted three suprising findings in college admissions.
First, participation in sports does little for applicants unless these students win state or national awards. Second, community service "matters less than you might expect." Third, dedicated participation in drama and debate significantly impacted the success rate of college apllicants to all schools.
- Minh Luong, Yale Univerisity

> Recommended for
college-bound students
who are serious about developing
competitive skills in communication
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2003-4 Debate Champs
WHAT STUDENTS SAY THEY WANT TO GET OUT OF SPEECH AND DEBATE
1. Interesting opinions
2. Diverse views
3. The ability to win arguments
4. Being able to have fluent and structured debates
5. Credit
6. Recognition
7. Admittance to college of choice
Work Cited: Luong, Minh. "Forensics and College Admissions." Rostrum Library. Nov. 2000. 9 Mar. 2004 <http://debate.uvm.edu/NFL/rostrumlib/Luong%20AdmissionsNov%2700.pdf>.