Speech and Debate

Information on the Team (FAQs)

  • What is Speech and Debate?

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    Speech and Debate is an OSAA academic activity through which you compete against other high schools all across the country in various Speech and Debate events at tournaments. 
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  • Why should I join Speech and Debate?

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    Speech and Debate builds community and gives you public speaking skills that will last you your whole life!
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  • How can you get involved?

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    Come to a meeting! Everyone is welcome. You don't have to be an amazing public speaker to join!  We hold information meetings every month's first Monday in A206, and have additional practices on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

    If you have further questions, contact: sugarm@wlwv.k12.or.us

     
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  • Social Media?

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    Instagram: @westlinndebate

     
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  • What has the WLHS team achieved?

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    Team achievements: 

    2023-2024 Oregon 4th Strongest Team in NSDA rankings

    2024 Rose City 2nd Sweepstakes

    2024 Reynolds 2nd Sweepstakes

    2023 U of O 3rd Sweepstakes

     
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Coaches and Positions

  • Coaches:

    Head Coach: Michael Sugar

    Assistant Coach: Amarou Yoder

    2024-25 Positions:

    Captians: Addison O'Niell, Kalysta Castillo, Katherine Corso

    Lincoln Douglas Debate Captain: Evan Doms

    Social Media Managers: Anwesha Chowdhury and Griffin Childs

    Newspaper Alumni Manager: Sophia Megy

    Fundraising Chairs: Elise Kuhlamn and Jada Trieu

    Design Team Lead: Aliix Linsky

    Recruitment Managers: Abbie Wu and Kiera Kuehn

    Social Events Organizer: Brooke Sanborn