Shout out to former High School and College Debaters

[ThoughtCriminal]

I did both - actually - "Big time" in my day.

I think it is one of the things that is making Parkland students effective. They know how to make a case and defend it. Perhaps debate classes are partly responsible.

Broward schools make the case for debate classes.
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-broward-debate-classes-20141222-story.html

[exboyfil]

1. High school debater as well

I know one high school organization has already selected the topic for 2018-2019 (immigration), but it would be nice if gun control could be a topic soon by some organization.

Debate is one of the best things I did in high school. I wasn't very good, but it helped me to overcome my shyness.

[redstatebluegirl]

5. Me too, it has served me well.

[redstatebluegirl]

2. As a former college debater I thought the Parkland

Students were debaters.

[ThoughtCriminal]

4. My understanding is that all Broward County HS students

take at least one debate class. I do not know how many end up competing at tournaments. But even if it just classroom, the difference shows.

[redstatebluegirl]

6. Yes it does.

[poboy2]

3. Definitely.

Emma Gonzales credited her teacher and class for her skills explicitly.
She also said she plans to learn more and be better prepared to answer
'giving them the proper clap-back that they deserve', as she said.

[Gothmog]

7. I am a former high school and college debater who went to law school

I have been impressed with the students from Parkland