What if my event from high school is not available in college?
While some events on the high school level do have collegiate counterparts, many events are slightly different in focus and mission. Regardless, the skills and talents that you learned in high school will serve you well regardless of which events you choose in college.
What if I don't have experience in Speech and Debate?
No problem. Whether you competed in Speech and Debate at the highest levels in high school, or you are just looking to sharpen your communication skills, the Speech and Debate team at Midland is open to backgrounds.
How many events does one person compete in?
This largely depends on the level of commitment from the competitor. Some students compete in the same 2-3 events all year, while veteran competitors can compete in up to 6 events during the course of the year!
Can I do other activities besides Speech and Debate?
Of course! Like any other competitive activity, students who participate in forensics have talents and passions that range from music and theatre, to student government and campus political organization.
How often does the team travel?
The competitive forensics season runs from the end of September to the first weekend in April. During this time the team will travel to 4-6 tournaments a semester. No student is expected to travel to every tournament every semester, but most do travel to 3-4 weekends!
How will participation in Speech and Debate impact my grades?
As a co-curricular organization, the primary goal of participation in forensics is to actually make you a better student regardless of your major. In addition to learning vital interdisciplinary research and writing skills, students who participate in speech and debate enjoy 4 years of guidance and mentoring from the coaching staff and their peers.