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

    2025 - 2026 Officers: (pending)