The
2007-2008 season is approaching fast and we cannot wait. We have built a great foundation this past year with
freshmen who are ready to just get better. This summer they will be attending Debate Camps ranging from: Stanford,
Berkeley, Northwestern, Michigan State, Michigan, Emory and more!
We know
that the 07-08 season will continue our history of success.
The
FCHS Debate team focuses on many different styles of debate.
1) Policy
Debate: This is the most popular form of debate since it is GHSA sanctioned and involved the State Championship. This form
of debate enhances speaking ability, research, and many other areas viable to academic success. The 2007-2008 topic for Policy debate is: “The United States federal government should
substantially increase its public health assistance to Sub Saharan Africa.” In
the debate class, your student will start off doing policy debate.
2) Public
Forum Debate: This is a growing event that involves controversy issue discussion. This
type of debate is extremely effective for upperclassmen who want to be involved in debate. A topic from last year was: “The
United States federal government should
ratify the Kyoto Protocol.”
3)
Lincoln Douglas Debate: Fayette has not had an active LD team in three years but we
are trying to grow this part of our team. This is like policy debate, except usually slower and it focuses on theoretical,
political, and moral issues. An example of a resolution is: “In matters of collecting military intelligence, the ends
justify the means.”
4)
Individual Events:
The Fayette team always has strong performances from individuals. We received
three All State Championship bids in 2006-2007. Events include Extemporaneous
Speaking, Impromptu Speaking, Original Oratory, Humorous and Dramatic Interpretation, Poetry Recitation, and many more! Parents can easily judge these events and usually enjoy it! Ms. Kelly’s speech
class will instruct the students on almost all of these events.
