Members of the Debate Team develop the ability to analyze controversies, select and evaluate evidence, construct and refute arguments, become stronger writers and analytical thinkers, build self-esteem, public speaking/communication skills and much more. Students will be able to clarify their personal and social values through confrontation with value judgments of others. Our team goal is to promote school and community relations through participation in intellectual activity, meeting and interacting with students from other schools in the context of social interactions and realizing the simultaneous opportunities for leadership and group participation. Students are required to participate in county-wide tournaments at Northeast High School and attend weekly meetings.