The LPS Speech & Debate program strives to develop the world's leaders of tomorrow through public speaking, research, and critical thinking. Two nationally ranked programs give over 300 students the opportunity to find their voice by preparing for and participating in weekly tournaments against the state's best and brightest.
Our State and National Champions
SPEECH STATE CHAMPIONS
- 1993 - Robbie Davidson - Storytelling
- 2001 - Nate Dendy - Humorous Interpretation
- 2004 - Alex Frangoulis - Storytelling
- 2005 & 2006 - Hannah Overton - Poetry
- 2007 - Danny Shanaberger - Original Oratory
- 2007 - Daniel Hammond / Annie Simpson - Duet Acting
- 2007 - Rebecca Tastano - Dramatic Interpretation
- 2009 - Eric Staves / Jenna Wiles - Duet Acting
- 2013 - Jessica Pitman - US Extemporaneous
- 2013 - Jimmy Sitzman / Breeyauna Patterson - Duet Acting
- 2016 - Whitney Wilson - Original Oratory
- 2016 - Connor Paulson - Storytelling
- 2016 & 2017 - Macgyver Newton - US Extemporaneous
- 2017 - Noah Graham / Courtney Carr - Duet Acting
- 2019 - Maggie Quinn / Lukas Hudson - Duo Interpretation
- 2022 & 2023 - Santina Juma - Dramatic Interpretation
- 2025 - Maddy Hand / Chloe Elmer - Duet Acting
- 2025 - Drew Clawson - Radio Speaking
- 2025 - Annica Williams - Informative Speaking
DEBATE STATE CHAMPIONS
- 2007 - Sarah Backhaus / Zain Pasha - Policy Debate
- 2008 - Max Mikitish / Susan Taylor - Public Forum Debate
- 2013 - Jimmy Sitzman / Kathrine Kuhlmann - Public Forum Debate
- 2019 - Weston Brown / Jake Kane - Public Forum Debate
DEBATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
- 2017 - Natalie Schaller - Lincoln-Douglas Debate
- 2019 - Grace Johannes - Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Nationals 2019 - Lincoln-Douglas Debate Final Round
Conversation with 3 LD National Champions
High School Speech & Debate Fees
High School Speech & Debate Staff
Zachary McGee
Titles:
Teacher-Speech/Debate
Locations:
South Valley Middle School, Liberty North High School
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