Debate & Speech
Scott Bell	Admin	Monmouth Academy	933-4416
Dusty Nelson	Admin
Felicia Pease	Admin	Strong Elementary School	684-3521
David Apgar	Admin	East Grand School	448-2260
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Kathryn Toppan	Liaison	Deering High School	874-8260

Why Encourage Speech and Debate Programs in Maine Schools?

To promote the increasing relevance of oral communication for students.

To teach cross-over skills such as research and teamwork.

To offer fine arts credits and various curricular options for student participants.

To engage students who may shine in activities that involve oral communication.

What Statewide Programs Are Available to Schools?

Speech, Debate, and Student Congress Meets, Contest are Sponsored by the Maine Principals' Association and the Maine Forensic Association.

Maine High Schools May Send as Many or As Few Students As Show Interest.

How Can My School Get Started in Promoting Speech and Debate Programs?

Attend one of the MFA events personally.

Send teachers and students to a state event as a part of an oral communication unit.

Arrange to see a video tape of a state speech/debate event.

Offer a speech class. Incorporate debate across the curriculum.

Join another school to field a speech and debate club.

Start emphasizing the value of oral communication at the middle level.

 

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