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Speech & Debate"The National Speech & Debate Association believes communication skills are essential for empowering youth to become engaged citizens, skilled professionals, and honorable leaders in our global society. We connect, support, and inspire a diverse community of honor society members committed to fostering excellence in young people through competitive speech and debate activities."Republic High School Speech and Debate Team is a proud member of the National Speech and Debate Association. We strive to make the Republic community proud through excellence in our competition season. Each year, we aim to represent RepMo at the National Tournament which is an honor and privilege! If you want to know more about our team, speech and debate, or how to get involved, please contact Sarah Petroff!JUDGE AT OUR OCTOBER HOME TOURNAMENT! WE NEED YOU!! SIGN UP HERE!
2017-18 Republic Tournament Schedule
October
13-14 Glendale(N)/Kickapoo(V) #
20-21 Tournament of Tigers (EVERYONE MUST ATTEND; can’t compete)
November
10-11 Nixa (Novices and Sophomores)
17-18 MSU/Gloria Deo
December
1-2 Spf Catholic
January
5-6 Carthage(V)/Webb City(N)
12-13 Liberty(V)/Liberty North(N) *
(Liberty is an OVERNIGHT; must attend 4 previous tournaments and double enter)19-20 Parkview/Central
26-27 Lebanon
February
2-3 Bolivar (open IE, N/V debate)
16-17 Joplin (open IE, N/V debate)
23-24 Neosho (open/Varsity)
March
2-3 MSHSAA Districts/State Qualifiers at MSU*
(must compete in 5 regular tournaments in desired event before being considered for a MSHSAA spot)16-17 National Qualifiers at TBA (required for Advanced class)
April
TBA Nationals Congress Qualifiers*
*Denotes limited spots available
Contact Information
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Advisor: Karissa Taltykarissa.talty@republicschools.org
