KHS Speech & Debate

Debate like a C.H.I.E.F. - Character, Home, Impact, Effort, Fun

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Many tears were cried. Many hugs were given. Many speeches were said. Many laughs were had. When you #saysmartwords all year, the debanquet is how we celebrate our debate family. Thank you Youngha and Ms. Rissler for your work to make it happen and congrats to the award winners.

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Super proud of our students who continued to #saysmartwords at state this weekend. Every entry from KHS finished in the top 10 at state with spectacular finishes by Abby (2nd in info) and Brynleigh (5th in radio).

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

So proud of Kicakpoo MM for finishing the Tournament of Champions with a winning record. Blaine was also named 1 of 3 national finalist for the Julia Burke award which celebrates competitive success and character. That's how you #saysmartwords

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Congrats to Jacob for qualifying to nationals in Congress. He will continue to #saysmartwords in Phx this summer.

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Congrats to our NSDA Nationals qualifiers. We will #saysmartwords this summer in Phoenix in info, PFD, and policy.

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

The debaters continued to #saysmartwords today at MSHSAA debate day. State qualifier and 2nd place in the district in PFD for KHS ME. Also took 4th in both LD and policy.

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Day 1 of MSHSAA is in the books. Proud to have district champs in radio (Brynleigh) and info (Abby). Also congrats to Brynleigh for qualifying in international extemp. Our 9th graders also showed up HUGE with 3 in the top 7 in their event. That's how you #saysmartwords

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

So proud of our speech students who continue to #saysmartwords at the Joplin tournament this weekend. Districts here we come!

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Congrats to KHS students who continued to #saysmartwords this weekend at CoMo. 1st place in open policy, radio, and info in addition to multiple other awards.

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Very thankful for a great coaching staff, supportive parents, and understanding students who helped make sure everyone was safe tonight.

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Celebrating after a huge weekend at the largest tournament in Mo this year. Several students trophied in their 1st ever tournament. We also earned 5 bids to the tournament of champions in speech. Thanks @ClassicLhs and @LNHSNFL for hosting a great event so we could #saysmartwords

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Congrats to our friends at @THS_4N6_DB8 for picking up their second bid at Omaha this weekend. Two Missouri teams getting bids on the same weekend is always a great thing. #saysmartwords #missouridebate

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Our yearly nondescript holiday party was a success. Food was eaten, games were played, numbers of marshmallows were guessed, twas the night before districts was read. Thankful for the family that can have fun and #saysmartwords.

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Congrats debaters who #saysmartwords this weekend at Bolivar.

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Super proud of this group that took 2nd in overall sweeps this weekend at the Springfield Catholic tournament. They know how to #saysmartwords. More pics to come

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Practice rounds that start at 6:30 am require incredible dedication by students to #saysmartwords. The work you do now pays off later.

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Always pumped to see former KHS debaters crushing it in college debate. Great job Carson.

[MoState Debate @MoStateDebate]

Congratulations to the team of Sam Cade & Carson Kennedy for winning the UCO open division! They were 5-1 in prelims and met UCO, Emporia State, and Wichita State in elims! Sam was top speaker and Carson was 5th speaker. Maverick Lewis & Jenna Shockley also reached semis in JV.

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Super proud of all our folks who have brought home hardware at the last couple of tournaments. That's how we #saysmartwords

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Always proud to see former KHS debaters who go on to #saysmartwords in college. Super proud of Patrick Terry for both winning the tournament and taking top speaker overall.

[William Jewell Debate @JewellDebate]

At UCM:
Dixon/Terry finish 1st overall!!!
Autrey/Trent finish top 4!!!
Gill/Kerrigan go 2-3 but learn a lot!!!
Trent was the 8th place speaker!
Avalon was the 4th place speaker!
Patrick wins top speaker!!!
So proud of everything this team is accomplishing this season!

[KHS Speech & Debate @KHSspeechdebate]

Finished up the tournament hauling home several more big trophies. When novices win tournaments at KHS they become varsity at the next tournament. There are some new varsity for our next outing because these kids #saysmartwords