Benefits of Speech, Debate and Interpretation Activities
Benefits for students of NFL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
Advocate Speech & Debate
- An investigation into the relationship between participation in competitive forensics and standardized test scores.
Tammy Peters' research affirms the connection between forensics participation and quantifiable gains in writing and literacy. Published in the October 2009 issue of Rostrum.
- Assigned Advocacy, Argumentation, and Debate in the High School Classroom.
This article provides quantitative research which suggests that argumentation and debate in the classroom leads to gains in engagement and participation, skill development, content knowledge, and academic performance.
-Forensics and College Admissions.
In this article, Yale University professor Minh A. Luong presents data which supports the importance of forensics in the college admission and scholarship awarding process.
- The Power of Forensics - VIDEO - Oprah Winfrey and others explain the benefits of competitive speech & debate programs.
- A Better Investment Not Found on Wall Street.
This compelling testimonial from former debater Jonathan Carr explains how forensics taught him discipline and organization, writing and speaking skills, how to think theoretically, and how to deal with adversity. Carr went on to become a Fulbright Scholar at the London School of Economics.
But enough of the links! Below are actual benefits that Speech & Debate has had in the lives of Clear Brook students!
Clear Brook High School Valedictorian - Class of 2008 - Matthew Garber
Clear Brook High School Valedictorian - Class of 2011 - Saurabh Limaye
Clear Brook High School Valedictorian - Class of 2013 - Rishi Suresh
Clear Brook High School Salutatorian - Class of 2011 - Neil Patel
Clear Brook High School Salutatorian - Class of 2012 - Nathan Tamburello
Clear Brook High School Valedictorian - Class of 2014 - Ruchika Bengani
Rice University Admissions - Karl Schaefer, Rishi Suresh
Harvard University Admissions (Full Scholarship) - Thao Nhi Do
United States Naval Academy Admission - Skyler Schneider
University of Texas Honors Admissions - Kelly Hogg
Vanderbilt University Admissions - Mohamed al-Hendy
Duke University Admissions - Ryan Williams
McCombs Business School - UT Austin - Sheri Naqvi
Perfect SAT Score Recipient - Alex Scheifler
Benefits for students of NFL HONOR SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP
Advocate Speech & Debate
- An investigation into the relationship between participation in competitive forensics and standardized test scores.
Tammy Peters' research affirms the connection between forensics participation and quantifiable gains in writing and literacy. Published in the October 2009 issue of Rostrum.
- Assigned Advocacy, Argumentation, and Debate in the High School Classroom.
This article provides quantitative research which suggests that argumentation and debate in the classroom leads to gains in engagement and participation, skill development, content knowledge, and academic performance.
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In this article, Yale University professor Minh A. Luong presents data which supports the importance of forensics in the college admission and scholarship awarding process.
- The Power of Forensics - VIDEO - Oprah Winfrey and others explain the benefits of competitive speech & debate programs.
- A Better Investment Not Found on Wall Street.
This compelling testimonial from former debater Jonathan Carr explains how forensics taught him discipline and organization, writing and speaking skills, how to think theoretically, and how to deal with adversity. Carr went on to become a Fulbright Scholar at the London School of Economics.
But enough of the links! Below are actual benefits that Speech & Debate has had in the lives of Clear Brook students!
Clear Brook High School Valedictorian - Class of 2008 - Matthew Garber
Clear Brook High School Valedictorian - Class of 2011 - Saurabh Limaye
Clear Brook High School Valedictorian - Class of 2013 - Rishi Suresh
Clear Brook High School Salutatorian - Class of 2011 - Neil Patel
Clear Brook High School Salutatorian - Class of 2012 - Nathan Tamburello
Clear Brook High School Valedictorian - Class of 2014 - Ruchika Bengani
Rice University Admissions - Karl Schaefer, Rishi Suresh
Harvard University Admissions (Full Scholarship) - Thao Nhi Do
United States Naval Academy Admission - Skyler Schneider
University of Texas Honors Admissions - Kelly Hogg
Vanderbilt University Admissions - Mohamed al-Hendy
Duke University Admissions - Ryan Williams
McCombs Business School - UT Austin - Sheri Naqvi
Perfect SAT Score Recipient - Alex Scheifler
