Attention!!!

The information for the debate pre-season camp is in! This camp is REQUIRED for all incoming freshman!

JV and Varsity: August 8-12. Time: 10-4:30.
Incoming Freshman: August 8-12. Time:12:30-4:30.

Try to bring these supplies with you:

• A digital kitchen timer or stopwatch (not your cell phone)


• A package of printer paper


• 2 colors of pens (we recommend Pilot v-ball extra fine)


• A Flash drive (can be small - think cheap!)
• A notebook or legal pad for notes.

NEWS Update!

The "Debanquet" went very well, thanks to our Moms who organized and planned it for us! Also, thanks to Cortez, our MC for the evening! Everyone enjoyed the celebration and recognition for all of our hard work, as well as the dedication and time also put in by the parents!
During the last few weeks, the team hasn't just been relaxing. We have been getting things in order for the upcoming year. We have been ironing out plans like our out-of-town tournament, pre-season camp, t-shirts, as well as....wait for it...fundraising!
For a couple of us, the hard work won't waver as the Summer begins because they will be attending debate camp! All of their hard work and dedication will pay off next year, though when they kick butt!
All-in-all it has been a great year and we are working hard to make next year an even better one!
SEE YA!

For All Incoming Freshmen!!!

As the end of the year is coming to a close and everyone is ready for Summer and the next school year, there are a lot of questions that may come up. The team has already addressed some of the questions you incoming freshmen might have, but those answers may not have "covered all of the bases". There have been a large number of students that have signed up for debate next year and we want every-single one to feel like they are a part of the team. So, if you have any questions that you're just dying to ask, post a comment or email us at: mhsdebateteam@gmail.com and we will do our best to answer them! Don't be shy! We all can't wait to meet you guys next year!

Awesome Season!

Everybody on the Montgomery Debate Team has experienced enormous success and improvement this year, as evidenced by our qualifications to State tournaments. All of our novices this year have been awesome, and we don't expect anything less out of next year's incoming freshman. All of the sophomore debaters want to take this opportunity to appreciate and congratulate our freshmen, seeing as how they have each improved exponentially throughout the season, and our team wouldn't be the same without you guys. Yushea, Jessica, Marisa, and Cortez all deserve recognition, and we know that you guys will continue to become better debaters next year. We look forward to spending another great year with you guys and the incoming fish!

TFA State

TFA State was fun for the Sophomores!

NEWS Update!

After a hard year of work, the team has decided that now is the perfect time to hold our annual "Debanquet" to celebrate all of that hard work. We'll exchange gifts, present all of the trophies we earned, chill out, have a blast, and, most importantly, thank all of the parents for supporting the team! So here's a shout out to all of the parents and a big THANKS! I can hardly wait!

Resources for Incoming Freshmen

Are you an 8th grader thinking about joining the debate team? Here are some answers to frequently asked questions:

Q: Can I be in both Choir and Debate (or Debate and other student activites like Theatre, Athletics, or Band)?
A: Yes! Choir, Theatre, and JV Athletics schedules are easiest to coordinate with, but we have had students in almost every activity on campus. If you are not sure if there would be a conflict, please email or call the debate coach to consult about your personal situation.

Q: Do I have to be in the class to be on the team?
A: Only if you are Debating (rather than Acting or Speaking), and then, only your first year on the team. Most students on the team start out by taking the class their freshman year, but there are some exceptions.

Q:Do I get class credit for being on the team?
A:You only get course credit if you sign up for the class.

Q:How much does it cost?
A: There is an activity fee of $35 each semester and you pay for your meals when we go to tournaments. The team pays for your entry fees, the judge fees, and transportation costs. Fundraising is required to help keep the activity fee down.

Q: What kind of time is involved?
A: A lot!!! Practice is 1-2 hours a week for novices (freshmen) and 2-3 a week for jv and varsity. Plan on attending 1-2 tournaments a month. Tournaments last all day and night on the weekends. We leave school around noon on Friday and return around midnight. Saturday we leave the school around 6am and return around 9pm. This is a big time commitment.