Norwalk Debate

This is the page for the Norwalk High School Debate team in Norwalk, Iowa. Go Warriors! This page is run by debate coach @teachsutherland

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NHS Debate alums & supporters: After 16 years, Coach Sutherland has retired/resigned as the NHS Debate Coach. As of this time the position remains open and there’s a team of experienced and talented debaters waiting for a new coach to step up and carry on leading them.

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Smallest Starbucks selfie ever! Emma, Briela, and I are headed to Waukee NW for the NSDA West Iowa District tournament. These ladies are ready!

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Late post: CONGRATULATIONS to NHS Congress debaters at IHSSA State Debate this past weekend! Jadyn (A House), Madi (B House), and Sylas (C House) all received an Excellent Senator Medal of Excellence! Sylas also finished in the Top 3 of C House. Way to go!

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Congratulations to Briela Mendez and Emma Dautovic for finishing the 2024 IHSSA State Debate Tournament as quarterfinalists in the Galligan Division!

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Here’s our 2024 IHSSA State Debate Saturday Starbucks photo! Ready for a great day!

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First and last pictures of a FANTASTIC day at IHSSA State Debate! Starbucks, as usual! Back at it bright and early tomorrow morning!

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NHS Debate had a great day at the Johnston Dragon Invitational on Saturday. Briela & Emma tied for 3rd and Carson Guzman & Sam finished as quarterfinalists in Varsity Public Forum. Three debaters finished in the Top 10 speakers: Carson Tyner (4th), Emma (5th), and Briela (10th).

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NHS Public Forum and Congress teams all Starbucked-up and ready for today’s Johnston Dragon tournament!

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At the Johnston Dragon Invitational…and Tabroom goes down.

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Best of luck to Carson, Sam, Briela, Emma, Ryan, and Carson as they compete against Grinnell for the Central Iowa Debate League championship tonight! It’s been a great season!

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CONGRATULATIONS to our Varsity debaters for coming in 2nd in the CIDL regular season behind 1st place Grinnell. Next week both teams face off for the CIDL Championship at Grinnell. GO WARRIORS! @Norwalk_Pride @NorwalkSchools @Norwalk_HS

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Novice PF team Sylas & Madi take first place (in Novice) and Varsity PF team Sam & Carson place 3rd in Varsity at the Dumont-Hampton Bulldog Rumble today. Great job, Warriors! @Norwalk_Pride

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The National Speech & Debate Association announced the winners of the 2022-23 Speaking & Service Award, recognizing students who've reached the max number of service points in the Honor Society. From more than 140,000 members, fewer than 140 students received this recognition.

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Had a great time in Pella tonight at the CIDL debate meet, which (of course) included a stop at @JaarsmaBakery for our annual pic and to load up on some amazing Dutch treats!

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On our way to Carlisle for our first CIDL meet of the season!

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Norwalk ends the tournament as finalists and 4 of the Varsity Top 10 speaker awards! Congrats to all the speakers and debaters who competed today!

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NHS Debate breaks to finals at the Dowling Maroon Maelstrom tournament! Carson and Sam are 4-0 and Zac and Dominic are 3-1. Go Warriors!

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On our way to Dowling for the Maroon Maelstrom Debate Tournament! Fueled by Starbucks!

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NHS debate camp 2023: Ryan introducing our first-year debaters to the art of flowing a debate round.