What is Forensics? 

          Forensics (Speech and Debate) is an academic, co-curricular activity where students compete in various types and styles of public speaking and communication. These styles include debate and argumentation, interpretation of literature and poetry, extemporaneous presentations on current social issues, and public address and oratory. 

          In forensics, students will hone research, writing, argumentation, interpretation, and presentation skills. Forensics will make you more informed; it will make you a better thinker; it will make you a better speaker; and it will make you more confident.  To get there, you will work like crazy, build positive relationships with your teammates and coaches, and engage in one of the most rigorous academic activities in the nation.

            It’s important that you realize immediately that Forensics is a co-curricular activity.  That means that it includes requirements outside of normal class time.  The local competitive season runs from the beginning of October to the end of March, with National Tournaments extending from May into June.  

What is Forensics?

Select this link to understand what Forensics is on a national level.

Speech and Debate Events

Click here to view the different events offered and descriptions of each event.

Current Debate Topics

Click here to view current and past Debate topics.