Speech and Debate Students Earn Honors
The National Speech & Debate Association’s Honor Society (also known as the National Forensic League) recognizes Upper School students for participation in speech and debate activities. Students earn merit points for participation in one of the oldest and most respected honor societies known to college admissions offices.
Members earn merit points through competition, service, and leadership activities. Whether they’re debating in the classroom, volunteering, speaking at a rally, or acting on stage, students use what they learn in speech and debate every day. Merit points reward and encourage members to use their skills to improve their schools and communities.
As members earn points they also earn new Honor Society degrees. Degrees recognize progress, provide motivation, and offer distinction. Each time a new degree is earned, members are mailed a corresponding seal for their custom membership certificate.
SPEECH:
Michael Guiliano ‘23 (Merit)
Izzy Chagares (Merit)
Brandon Stobie ‘23 (Merit and Honor Degrees)
DEBATE:
Andrew Cerussi ‘25 (Merit)
Max Kelner ‘25 (Merit)
Claire O'Leary ‘25 (Merit)
Khushi Patel ‘25 (Merit)
Karan Patnaik ‘24 (Merit)
Lawrence Royce ‘26 (Merit)
Lucas Yanney ‘25 (Merit and Honor Degrees)
Adding to their previous year degrees
Degree of Honor (at 75 points):
Justin Atnes ‘24
Lindsay Berliner ‘24
Connoly Chavez ‘25
Degree of Excellence (at 150 points):
Jared Gizersky ‘24
Rowan Johnson ‘23
Degree of Distinction (at 250 points):
Anna Weiner ‘23
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