Debate Team

Debate 2012/13 Schedule of Events

What

The Elk Grove Debate Team participates in Congressional Debate.  We simulate the format and consider the issues of the United States House of Representatives.

When

The debate season runs from September through April.  We practice 1-2 times per week and compete on Friday and Saturday nights once per month.  

Where

We practice in room 249 and compete at high schools and colleges across the State of Illinois.

Why

Debate is a competitive speaking activity that provides participants an opportunity to develop speaking, researching, argumentation, and networking skills.  Colleges look at debate experience very favorably because debaters develop important higher level thinking skills.  Also, because we attend tournaments all across the state, you will meet many other students from other schools who share similar interests as you.  Finally, debating is FUN!

How

See Mr. Phillips in room 232.

Elk Grove Debate Accomplishments

2012/13
Hersey tournament champions
3rd place Stevenson tournament

       
     
3 IHSA Semifinalists

2009/10
IHSA All State Team Member
2 IHSA Semifinalists

2008/09
National Finalist (5th Place)
IHSA Finalist
IHSA and ICDA All State Team Member
3 IHSA Semifinalists

2007/08
IHSA All State Team Member
IHSA Finalist
3 IHSA Semifinalists

2006/07
National Qualifier
IHSA Finalist
2 IHSA Semifinalists