Jordan High School
Speech & Debate
Speech and Debate is a unique activity that offers a wide variety of benefits for students and fosters essential skills that transcend the confines of the classroom. Engaging in speech and debate cultivates effective communication, critical thinking, and persuasive abilities, empowering individuals to express their ideas with clarity and conviction. Participants learn to analyze complex issues, research diverse perspectives, and construct well-reasoned arguments, honing their analytical skills. Beyond the immediate benefits of improved public speaking and argumentation, involvement in speech and debate nurtures a lifelong commitment to informed discourse, equipping individuals with the tools they need to engage meaningfully in civic life and contribute to constructive dialogue in society. But most importantly: it's fun!
Student Testimonials
Speech and Debate has taught me not only speaking skills, but social skills as well. The amount of people I’ve met, competed alongside or against have all been opportunities to put myself out there. This extracurricular has made me grow as a person even outside of the activity
Haider Al-Ali, Class of 2024
Before Speech & Debate, I was terrified of public speaking. Just the thought of standing before a group of people made me extremely anxious. Joining the debate team changed all of that. Now, I have confidence in my speaking abilities & can give speeches in front of large crowds with no problems!
Haleema Bawany, Class of 2025
Joining Speech and Debate has equipped me to navigate our world full of logical fallacies and baseless claims with informed confidence. From YouTube comment sections to US Senate hearings, I’ve learned to approach all arguments with a critical eye.
