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Speech & Debate Team

The St. Luke School Speech Team has a long history of developing public speaking skills in a fun, supportive way. Weekly team meetings after school are designed to help students develop and improve speech techniques. The Team also attends local tournaments to compete with students from other schools.


​Speech & Debate Teams are open to all 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders.

Cost $100 per student

Why join the Speech + Debate Team?

  • Have fun competing and meeting new people!
  • Learn how to speak to an audience (including a judge!).
  • Develop more confidence in yourself.
  • Learn how to create and defend an argument.
  • Get a head start on high school & college skills.
  • Earn scholarships!

The Speech and Debate Team season runs from September through end of February.

  • Debate Team will begin on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. 
    Members meet Tuesdays 2:15 - 3:30 pm and Thursdays after school 3:15-4:30 pm
     
  • Speech Team will begin on Wednesday, September 10th 2025. 
    Members meet Wednesdays after school 3:15-4:30 pm

Parents!  Want to Learn More?

Parent & Student Info Meetings

  • Wednesday September 3rd at 3:15 pm in Room 213
  • Thursday Septbmber 4th at 3:15 pm in Room 213

 

Speech and debate students smiling

 

Patrick Cousans| Speech and Debate Team Coordinator (Volunteer)

 

For Questions:Email Patrick Cousans

Speech & Debate Team Registration                            

Team Fees: $100 for Speech Team and/or Debate Team.
This fee covers meetings and all tournament fees for students throughout the season.

*Sign up and payment due to participate.