Wekiva Debaters compete in FCDI #3 at Boone H.S., Dec. 16 in Public Forum and Speech Events.
Jan 18
Coach Stuart Swirsky
Oct 01
Last Saturday (Sep. 30), Wekiva Debate Team students Andrea Lara, Aubrey Pugh, and Noah Oo participated in their first ever Incubate tournament at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, FL. They did an amazing job, all three advancing to semi-finals, and Noah and Andrea advancing to the final round.
The next Incubate tournament is Dec. 2nd. Join us for it!
Aug 26
Wekiva Debate Students are invited to attend a weekend debate championship tournament held at the Caribe Royale in Orlando from Nov. 10-12, 2023. Students will compete in three events: congressional debate, impromptu speaking, and extemporaneous debate. Students who have completed the team membership application will be eligible to apply for scholarships to compete in this exciting event. The deadline to apply for the scholarship is Sep. 15. See Coach Swirsky for details.
Aug 04
The Wekiva Debate Team is gearing up for the new season. Check back soon for this season’s tournament schedule. For more information about Wekiva Debate see Coach Swirsky in room 522 or email: stuart.swirsky@ocps.net.
Feb 18
The Wekiva Debate Team won two medals at today’s Florida Civics and Debate Initiative Tournament #5 at Lake Brantley High School. Wekiva junior Noah Oo won the first place medal in the Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate category on the resolution about open borders. Wekiva sophomore Aubrey Pugh won the second place medal in Varsity Original Oratory for her speech on the criminal justice system. Congratulations Noah and Aubrey!
Nov 06
The Wekiva Speech and Debate Team picked up two first place trophies at NFCFL Tournament #3 at Horizon High School on Nov. 5, 2022.
Wekiva’s Judah Myers won Best Novice Extemporaneous Speaking.
Wekiva’s Noah Oo won 1st Place Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate.
Wekiva also was awarded First Place Small School Team Sweepstakes.
Sep 04
Advocate for Speech and Debate as a Volunteer Judge, September 21st 10:30AM ET.
Aug 25
Wekiva Debate T-shirts are available for sale now on schoolpay: https://www.schoolpay.com/parent/mip/MdXQ
We have limited numbers of S, M, L, and XL, so order while supplies last.
Aug 17
The NFCFL is hosting a parent and judge training meeting on Saturday, September 10 from 10am – 12 pm at Edgewater High School in Orlando. All debate student parents should attend. Contact Mr. Swirsky for more details.
Aug 11
Welcome back returning speech and debate team members and prospective new members. We have a lot of exciting events in store for this year. Our first meeting of the school year will be August 16 right after school in room 522. All students interested in joining the team must complete the application. Fill out the Google Form: https://forms.gle/nuPNfJ9gC4ZQtPBk8
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