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About Natick Speech & Debate
High school speech and debate teams compete in a variety of individual and small group events focused on public speaking, argumentation, and performance. The events cover a broad spectrum, from congressional and public forum debate to interpretation of literature, impromptu speaking, and dramatic performance. There is truly something for everyone. In all of our events, students develop excellent public speaking skills and have the opportunity to improve in competitions throughout the year.
Participating in a speech and debate tournament, giving a class presentation, or interviewing for a job – all of these are examples of public speaking. We help students develop good speaking skills that can be used not just at speech tournaments, but every time ideas need to be expressed or messages need to be communicated.
Natick Speech & Debate is one of the oldest programs in the state, and is coached by three alumnae of our program; Sarah Donnelly, Joyce Albert, and Amanda Parker.
Participating in a speech and debate tournament, giving a class presentation, or interviewing for a job – all of these are examples of public speaking. We help students develop good speaking skills that can be used not just at speech tournaments, but every time ideas need to be expressed or messages need to be communicated.
Natick Speech & Debate is one of the oldest programs in the state, and is coached by three alumnae of our program; Sarah Donnelly, Joyce Albert, and Amanda Parker.
INTERESTED IN JOINING NATICK SPEECH & DEBATE?
From September through March, the team meets in the Lecture Hall every Wednesday night from 7:00 until 9:00pm when school is in session. A typical meeting consists of a 30 minute briefing about upcoming events, fundraisers, and general information, is followed by a 1 hour work session where you have the opportunity to collaborate with others or work individually, and the night ends with “circle” where we get to share a little snippet of what we worked on with the team. Click here to read our informational packet.
Donations Welcome!
Our team works hard all year on various fundraisers to help cover team expenses. If you would like to make a donation to the Natick Speech and Debate Team, we'd be most grateful! Checks can be made payable to Natick Speech & Debate Team, and mailed to 15 West Street, Natick, MA 01760.