September, 2011 – WHS Debate Team to Host Debate

The Wellington High School Debate & Forensic Team is slated to host the first Palm Beach Catholic Forensic League (PBCFL) tournament of the 2011-12 season on Saturday, September 17. The tournament, known as the “All-Congress,” will find nearly 450 high school students from Palm Beach and Martin counties competing in Congressional Debate, a mock federal congress where teens will debate the merits of nearly 20 national and international current event topics, including the privatization of NASA, whether Sept. 11 should be declared a national holiday, and the United Nations’ upcoming vote on creation of a Palestinian state.

To allow both the smooth operation of the tournament, as well as helping Wellington Debate raise money for its upcoming championship season, the program is seeking seeking individual and corporate sponsorships to help maintain and improve its nationally recognized program. The nationally-recognized team is slated to compete at approximately 22 local, regional and national tournaments this year, including competitions in Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Baltimore. Donations are needed to help offset travel, lodging and registration expenses; the cost to the team of attending a tournament can range from $1,200 to $5,000. Although the team receives administrative support as a school activity, the ability of the team to continue its success on a national level depends on its ability to garner financial support from the community.

Individuals, businesses and corporations interested in sponsoring the program are encouraged to send donations to Wellington High School Debate, 2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Room 1-137, Wellington FL 33414. Please include your company’s name, address, phone number, e-mail address, and web site address. Checks should be made out to “Wellington High School Debate.” Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by IRS regulations.