Wellington Debate Team Hosts Presidential Debate Watch PartyP
Wellington, Florida (October 5, 2016) – The speech and debate team at Wellington High School is hosting a presidential debate watch party for the community Wednesday, October 19, 2016.
“Speech and debate students know how to communicate effectively and express their ideas with confidence,” said J. Scott Wunn, Executive Director of the National Speech & Debate Association. “Our student and coach members across the country are hosting these events to not only practice their skills, but engage their communities in a discussion about the issues that matter most to them.”
The National Speech & Debate Association’s Voices of the Future campaign is designed to encourage student involvement in the upcoming election by using speech and debate skills. Through this initiative, members of the Association will participate in a number of activities inside and outside of the classroom that engage students in the four zones of literacy: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. A number of speech and debate teams will host presidential debate watch parties across the country to encourage students and community members to think critically, collaborate, and communicate creatively.
Voices of the Future – Presidential Debate Watch Party
When: Wednesday, October 19, 2016, 8-11 p.m.
Where: Wellington High School Auditorium, 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Wellington FL 33414
Along with watching the presidential debate, students and community members will analyze debate techniques, discuss strategies, and write comprehensive reviews of the debate. Attendees will play Presidential Debate Bingo, and the National Speech & Debate Association will host a national poll where thousands of student and coach members will be asked to share live social updates from their watch parties using the hashtag #DebatingtheDebates. Live polling can be done on Twitter (by following the NSDA @speechanddebate) or by text message.
Additionally, local leaders and politicians may participate in the local event.
“Elections have never been more important, even to young people who might not be able to go to the polls yet,” said Wunn. “These students are the voices of the future, and there are many ways they can make their voices heard through this election.”
For information about the Voices of the Future – Presidential Debate Watch Party in your community, please contact: Wellington Debate Coach Paul Gaba at paul.gaba@palmbeachschools.org.
To learn more about Voices of the Future, visit www.speechanddebate.org/voicesofthefuture.
About the National Speech & Debate Association
The National Speech & Debate Association is the largest interscholastic speech and debate organization serving middle school, high school, and collegiate students in the United States. The Association provides competitive speech and debate activities, high-quality resources, comprehensive training, scholarship opportunities, and advanced recognition to more than 150,000 students and coaches every year. For more than 90 years, the National Speech & Debate Association has empowered more than 1.5 million members to become engaged citizens, skilled professionals, and honorable leaders in our society. For more information, visit www.speechanddebate.org.