Spark Impact2013 ANNUAL REPORT

From Our Executive Director

Dear friends and supporters,

This was a transformative year for the National Speech & Debate Association. In conjunction with the transition to a new name, we brought a fresh focus to our organizational strategy by clarifying and focusing our mission and vision, which will guide the Association for the years ahead. While the honor society and National Tournament remain unique and extremely important aspects of our work, we also are committed to leading the way when it comes to offering resources and creating a diverse set of competitive and educational opportunities for students. This annual report provides a snapshot of some of the exciting ways we’re working with students, coaches, and teachers and highlights the best part of our work—the part that will never change: the powerful impact speech and debate activities has on our members.

One of our newest programs, Communicators in the Classroom, reveals how opening up access to our activity creates lasting results. In Central and South Florida, students who previously didn’t have access to speech and debate at their schools can now participate in a fully-funded program with after-school tournaments, free Association membership, and resources like textbooks, webinars, coursework, and more. At the core of the program are strong mentor coaches from district schools who help new programs thrive. These initiatives resulted in more than 30 new speech and debate programs in just two years, introducing hundreds of students to the activity and creating a self-sustaining model for district growth inclusive of every youth demographic in these communities. Based on its success, we’re expanding Communicators in the Classroom to school districts across the country.

In the past year, we've also taken our impact to the next level with the inception of the USA Debate Team. From thousands of student members across the country, the Association selected a team of nine high school students to represent the U.S. against more than 40 other national teams in World Schools Debate competition. The inaugural team has exceeded all expectations, and we couldn’t be more proud to help facilitate their growth and highlight their hard work and success.

These stories and more from our membership are inspiring and help bring the vision of our organization to life—to ensure all students have access to speech and debate activities. We are proud of what we’ve accomplished, and we are working to ensure we take advantage of every opportunity to impact our community in the years ahead.

Thank you for your dedication to the National Speech & Debate Association. Your support makes the organization the success it is today.

Sincerely,

J. Scott WunnExecutive Director

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(left to right) Varsity debaters Mona Parker ('15), Sierra Inglet ('14), and Patrick McHugh ('14) with coach Liz Letak, standing in front of the Alta High School sign in Sandy, Utah. • Photo Credit: Varsity debater Conner Seal ('15).

The return on investment for debate is truly unparalleled to any other high school activity. There is no doubt in my mind that I am professionally where I am today because of my involvement in forensics. From a personal standpoint, I met incredible people through debate, many of whom I am still friends with today. Debate really is the gift that keeps on giving—for years after you leave high school. I see coaching as a way to give back to a community that gave and continues to give so much to me.”

— Liz Letak ('02), coach from

Alta High School, UT

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T he speech and debate community was deeply saddened by the loss of William Woods Tate, Jr. (April 2013), Harold C. Keller (January 2014), Richard B. Sodikow (May 2014). These

three outstanding coaches, mentors, and Hall of Fame members were active in our organization for decades. They will be greatly missed by everyone who had the opportunity to meet them.

James Copeland, Director Emeritus for the National Speech & Debate Association, wrote of Mr. Tate's many contributions: "Billy's support of new activities like Duo Interpretation, which pleased the Interp community, and Public Forum Debate, which returned communication to that discipline, was most important."

Copeland continued fondly, "We will deeply miss his wide smile, his genuine love of people, and his elegant style."

In remembering "Mr. Congress," Mr. Keller's former student Steven E. Grubbs wrote, "I know I would not have gotten where I am today without the National Speech & Debate Association and Coach Keller. Life requires people to help us along, and I am thankful I had that."

Copeland further explained, "Mr. Keller was a popular teacher and an outstanding coach. Although he coached all events, Congress was his real love. Harold...left behind a great legacy: a respected and admired Congressional Debate event."

Jon Cruz, coach at The Bronx High School of Science in New York, wrote in tribute of Mr. Sodikow: "No words can express the loss our community has suffered with Richard's passing. His 30 years of leadership at Bronx Science...set the stage for the past nine unbelievable years. I will work hard for the rest of my career at Bronx Science to honor his legacy of excellence as a teacher, a coach, and a leader. And I will always remember his great friendship."

Aracelis Biel, coach at Collegiate School in New York, echoed Cruz's sentiments: "Richard...wasn't just a legend; he was, is, and will remain THE legend for many generations of debaters, both here in the northeast and nationally."

The Association has established three memorial funds in honor of these coaching greats. Visit www.speechanddebate.org/Giving to learn more about supporting their legacy.

In Memoriam:Celebrating LegendsOur community lost three beloved leaders this past year, but their memory lives on in the hearts and minds of those they mentored.

(above) William Woods Tate, Jr., from Nashville, TN; Harold C. Keller from Davenport, IA; and Richard B. Sodikow from Bronx, NY.

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In Memoriam:Celebrating Legends

Mr. Tate told us that, even though we were from a public school in Selma, we could compete with the best and the brightest; that if we applied our talents, if we worked hard, that there was nothing we couldn't do.”

— Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell, U.S. Representative for the 7th Congressional Districtof Alabama, accepting the Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award and honoring her mentor,

the late William Woods Tate, Jr., at the 2013 National Speech & Debate Tournament

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Communicatorsin the Classroom

Transforming Lives Through Speech and Debate

T he National Speech & Debate Association’s Communicators in the Classroom program is

reaching more students than ever before. Following the success of the 2012 pilot program in Broward County, Florida, the sixth largest school district in the nation, other school districts in Nevada, North Carolina, Louisiana, and central Florida have begun implementing Communicators in the Classroom.

“As an alumnus of the National Speech & Debate Association, I know first-hand the benefits of speech and debate activities,” said Tara Tedrow. “When I learned that there were some schools in central Florida without a debate team or debate program, I was determined to change that.”

Communicators in the Classroom encourages speech and debate activities inside and outside of the classroom to teach students the academic skills they need to excel in school, college, and the workforce. With the resources provided by the National Speech & Debate Association, Tedrow created the

Central Florida Debate Initiative to ensure that students in Central Florida and surrounding areas have the opportunity to participate in debate activities. With the help of Timber Creek High School debate coach Beth Eskin and 3P Speech founder and Trinity Prep alum Austin McWilliams ('07), the program began to grow.

“The National Speech & Debate Association was instrumental in getting these programs launched,” Tedrow explained. “The organization was the platform that provided the resources and legitimacy of the activity, and we wouldn’t be successful today without their help.”

As with all schools involved in Communicators in the Classroom, the Association provides free resources for the program including textbooks, course work, free membership, and free resource packages with learning tools, materials, classes, webinars, and more for all students, teachers, and coaches involved.

“Resources are invaluable for new programs, and with no funding, this

support was vital to our success,” Tedrow said.

Within the first month, more than 100 students were participating in after school debate tournaments in Central Florida. Coaches, teachers, and school officials quickly saw a transformation in the students involved.

“We provided this new platform for students to gain lifelong fundamental skills for success,” said Tedrow. “We are seeing this incredible impact on students. There is an amazing, contagious energy and excitement at our competitions that is simply unparalleled with what traditional academics provide.”

Participation in speech and debate provides life skills vital to a young person's success in the future. Students gain a unique skill set including: advanced communication skills, the ability to articulate thoughts and ideas, answer questions logically with clarity, think on your feet, and develop interpersonal skills such as conflict resolution, assertiveness, and listening to peers. Additionally, schools involved in speech and debate report

“As an alumnus of the National Speech & Debate Association, I know first-hand the benefits of speech and debate activities. When I learned that there were some schools in central Florida without a debate team or debate program, I was determined to change that.”

— Tara Tedrow ('05), Attorney with Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.

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reduced dropout rates, while increasing attendance, test scores, and college acceptance.

“This really is a new way to invigorate a love for learning. We are transforming education through participation in debate.”

Since the initiative began in August 2013, there are 19 new debate programs in Central Florida. Additionally, a number of local schools districts are considering a mandatory speech and debate curriculum in their high schools.

“The community is recognizing the profound impact speech and debate has on students,” said Tedrow. “Our goal is to continue to expand the number of schools and students participating, and to ensure that this is a long term educational platform to teach students.”

Speech and debate advances academic achievement by promoting critical thinking skills, communication, collaboration and creativity, listening, and more. Acquiring these vital life skills through speech and debate creates better communicators and prepares students for college, a career and beyond. The National Speech & Debate Association will continue to provide all the resources possible to help the districts build a self-sustaining program, which they can continue to grow and build for years to come.

Giving Our Students a SoapboxDuring the 2013 school year, the Association launched the Student Leadership Committee (SLC) to ramp up engagement with the group that gives our mission meaning—our student members. Each member school had the opportunity to nominate a representative for the SLC, and more than 270 civically-minded young people signed on to serve for the school year. Part of the SLC’s charge was to develop a publication that would create an ongoing conversation among high school and middle school students in the United States and beyond.

The SLC met this objective and more—they’ve been standing on their soapbox a lot this year! Their online publication, Soapbox, which features articles on team dynamics, student-created resources and advice, and other personal perspectives by students and alumni, has been viewed more than 4,000 times since its inception last fall.

Now that Soapbox has been around for almost a full school year, we asked a few of our student contributors: What one word would you use to describe the value that Soapbox provides to student members of the National Speech & Debate Association?

“Resourceful.Soapbox isn't just a blog for kids to express their excitement about speech and debate—though it does that, as well. It's a place for students to turn when they need a little help, or want to laugh with some of the people in their community—people they may have never met before.”

— Nicole Eldred ('14), South Anchorage High School, AK

“Community.Soapbox unites members from coast to coast by giving them a forum to tell their stories and share their passions in a modern, accessible way.”

— Jake Mazeitis ('15), Park Hill South High School, MO

“Freedom. Soapbox is a place without speech times or topicality; it gives debaters a means of freely expressing themselves in the community outside of a speech or debate round.”

— Thomas Waddill ('15), Monsignor Kelly Catholic High School, TX

www.studentsoapbox.org

SOAPBOX

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Meet the USA Debate Team

F rom Canada to Slovenia, Singapore and Thailand, nine of the top student

debaters in our country are having the educational experience of a lifetime competing on the prestigious USA Debate team. The team was selected from more than 130,000 student members of the National Speech & Debate Association in 2013. Throughout the six-month competition season, the USA Debate Team travels to six continents to compete against some of the best debate teams in the world.

“When I found out I made the team, I was in shock,” said senior Daniel Garrison from Holy Cross School in Louisiana. “It’s a once in a lifetime experience, and I’m thrilled to be on the forefront of this activity and represent our country on an academic level.”

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over the country including New York, California, Texas, Colorado, and Iowa. Each student brings a unique skill set and competition experience to the stage. Together they compete in teams of three in World Schools style debate. This unique style of debate is unlike any other practiced in the United States. World Schools Debate combines the concepts of “prepared” topics with “impromptu” topics encouraging debaters to focus on specific issues rather than debate theory or procedural arguments. With virtually all topics focused on issues outside of the United States, students must be well prepared on a wide variety of topics.

“This experience has forced me and my teammates to be more aware of what is going on across the world,” Garrison said. “It really brings people from different cultures together because you connect on your common goals and ideals.”

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Meet the USA Debate Team

The National Speech & Debate Association ensures that all students have access to the opportunities for USA Debate. With the help from donors and supporters across the country, all resources, materials, competition needs, attire, and travel expenses are covered for the team. Regardless of individual economic circumstances, any student can compete at the highest level of international competition.

“All coaches should encourage their students to apply for the team,” said Coach Arthur. “It’s a life-changing experience all of our students should be fortunate enough to experience.”

The USA Debate team will conclude the season with the World Championships in Thailand.

For Garrison and his teammates, USA Debate is about much more than just the competition.

“This is the first time I’ve been this far away from home,” he

The USA Debate Team experiences a unique learning opportunity unlike anything else. Debate increases a young person’s ability to think critically, research thoroughly, listen carefully, and speak articulately and persuasively. Along with advancing their academic skills, students in USA Debate also expand their education through international travel. They experience hands-on learning with many different cultures, customs and languages. This knowledge creates more globally aware students, and more effective members of our community.

“This lets our students experience the world,” said Byron Arthur, Garrison's coach at Holy Cross School in Louisiana. “Having gone through Hurricane Katrina and not knowing if we would even have a school, I never imagined one of my students would have this opportunity. It’s very special for us.”

explained. “I would never be able to meet so many different people and experience different cultures without USA Debate.”

USA Debate provides an invaluable opportunity to enhance a student’s education, improve their debate skills, and experience the world. For more information, visit www.speechanddebate.org/USADebate.

(opposite page) Back Row: Dr. Alfred Snider, Christina Tallungan, Nikolas Angelopoulos, Daniel Garrison, Lily Nellans, Danny DeBois, Shania Hunt, Cindi Timmons, and Aaron Timmons. Front Row: Amelia Miller, Jane Irons, Tiana Menon, and Sara Evall. (above) USA Debate competition gets underway in Slovenia.

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S tudents and teachers outside the U.S. are recognizing the need to increase the ability

of young people to think critically, research throughly, listen carefully, and speak articulately and persuasively.

In a globalized world, the Association is proud to accept members from any school that demonstrates an interest in the resources, honor society, and recognition we provide. Thousands of students in China participated this year in debates that culminated in the first national championship in the country, an event broadcast on national television. Executive Director J. Scott Wunn attended the finals and was interviewed to support greater opportunities for debate in China. In the coming years, thousands more students will receive membership benefits such as resources, honors and degrees, as well as qualify to attend the U.S. national championship tournament.

Likewise, hundreds of students in South Korea continued to participate in both speech and debate growing a network of schools and tournaments that has resulted in an expansive league of tournaments. In the future, partnerships with high schools and universities in South Korea will lead to thousands more students becoming members and obtaining resources to improve their speech and debate skills. These students will have the ability to compete against U.S. students at invitational and national events; many will attend U.S. universities and compete in collegiate forensics, as well.

We are excited to continue expanding lifetime membership to all students who are interested in speech and debate activities as a means to lead, inspire, and achieve great things.

InternationalProgrammingSpeech and debate is expanding across the globe, with China and South Korea leading the way.

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InternationalProgramming

O ur Resource Package and other educational offerings are highly regarded in a

competitive market. This year, we focused on bringing in even more member talent—including successful coaches and national finalists—and putting as much content online as possible. Our goal continues to be reducing the financial and logistic barriers to advanced learning.

Our organization is bursting at the seams with knowledge and experience, and we’re giving current students a chance to tap into that. The following perspectives tell the real story.

When 2013 National Champion Nate Sawyer ('13) first became a Policy research intern for the Association, he cited his excitement to play this role as an opportunity to “spread the gift that is forensics.”

Like many of our alumni, Sawyer believes that older students make the most of their abilities by giving back.

What kind of "before and after" effect do you hope to achieve for students with the resources you create? The Policy updates are a great way to steadily improve the foundation of one's debate ability from the perspectives of topic knowledge, evidence foundation, and debate strategy.

Ben Wolch ('13) and I work hard to ensure that our content isn't only about the topic but instead accesses

the most strategic parts of the topic to increase the utility of our files and to also increase the ability to learn from our files.

I hope to instill a great understanding of both debate strategy and in-depth topic knowledge rather than either aspect of debate in isolation.

Making the Most of MembershipOur resources reflect the passion of the people creating and accessing them every day.

“The webinars educate me on topics in which I only have a superficial understanding or a working framework. They allow me to provide practical tips for my kids on how to improve their performance in their given event. I haven't had all my students compete in every event, so a lot of it is storing up information that might benefit a kid in the future.”

— Clint Rodreick, coach from Phoenix High School, OR

“The availability of a wide variety of speech and debate topic webinars, easily accessible at any time, allows me or any of my students—competing at different levels and in different events—to learn independently and conveniently on our own schedules. There are basic webinars great for beginning students and coaches to use together in class time, too. Getting up and doing it in class, in practice sessions, and finally in competition is the most important learning, but the webinars help many students understand the whats, hows, and whys of events that help get them started and keep them growing.”

— Tom McCaffrey, coach from Jasper High School, TX

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What makes the Association's webinars valuable?

2013 TOTAL COMPETITORS BY EVENT*Policy Senate/House LD PF USX/IX OO HI DI Duo Total18,079 15,977 12,336 19,867 14,104 9,012 7,105 8,312 9,933 114,725

2013 DISTRICT ENTRY TOTALS*Policy Senate House LD PF USX IX OO HI DI Duo Total2,848 1,631 5,377 2,726 4,858 2,311 1,928 2,436 2,069 2,590 3,516 32,290 2013 NATIONAL ENTRY TOTALS*Policy Senate House LD PF USX IX OO HI DI Duo Total426 199 258 254 556 244 241 251 248 259 494 3,430

* Team events (Policy, PF, and Duo) are listed as individual students.

The 2013 High School Circle of Champions in Birmingham, Alabama.

The National Speech & Debate Tournament marks the capstone of high school speech and debate activities for more than 130,000 students around the country. We look forward to visiting Overland Park, Kansas (2014); Dallas, Texas (2015); Salt Lake City, Utah (2016); and Birmingham, Alabama (2017).

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2013 TOTAL COMPETITORS BY EVENT*Policy Senate/House LD PF USX/IX OO HI DI Duo Total18,079 15,977 12,336 19,867 14,104 9,012 7,105 8,312 9,933 114,725

2013 DISTRICT ENTRY TOTALS*Policy Senate House LD PF USX IX OO HI DI Duo Total2,848 1,631 5,377 2,726 4,858 2,311 1,928 2,436 2,069 2,590 3,516 32,290 2013 NATIONAL ENTRY TOTALS*Policy Senate House LD PF USX IX OO HI DI Duo Total426 199 258 254 556 244 241 251 248 259 494 3,430

* Team events (Policy, PF, and Duo) are listed as individual students.

2013 High SchoolNational Champions

Policy DebateNathaniel Sawyer and Natalie Knez, Glenbrook North High School, IL

Congressional Debate – SenateGregory Bernstein, Nova High School, FL

Congressional Debate – HouseCameron Silverglate, American Heritage School - Plantation, FL

Lincoln-Douglas DebateLaith Shakir, Leland High School, CA

Public Forum DebateGrant Sinnott and Aishu Bharathidasan, Lake Highland Preparatory, FL

United States Extemporaneous SpeakingArel Rende, Tulsa Washington High School, OK

International Extemporaneous SpeakingNathan Leys, Des Moines Roosevelt High School, IA

Original OratoryJenny Vuong, Gabrielino High School, CA

Humorous InterpretationNoah Jermain, Savannah R3 High School, MO

Dramatic InterpretationAnthony Nadeau, Royal Palm Beach High School, FL

Duo InterpretationMichael Dobuski and Sean Jordan, Holy Ghost Prep, PA

CommentaryKelsey Ritchie, Bishop Kelley High School, OK

ExpositoryAudrey Keen, University High School, IL

Extemporaneous DebateRishi Suresh, Clear Brook High School, TX

Poetry ReadingAshley Anna Meyer, Niceville High School, FL

Prose ReadingTyler Tippings, Schurr High School, CA

ImpromptuAlexander Buckley, Downers Grove North High School, IL

StorytellingSam Scarlato, Chanhassen High School, MN

2013 Middle SchoolNational Champions

Congressional DebateAlexander Lam, The Harker School, CA

DeclamationJimmy McDermott, Mt. ProspectIndependents, IL

Dramatic InterpretationMolly McDermott, Mt. Prospect Independents, IL

Duo InterpretationTevon Thomas and Manuela Reyes, Bronx Prep Charter School, NY

Extemporaneous SpeakingAnshul Shah, Olive Preparatory, CA

Humorous InterpretationArin Champati, West Hills Middle School, MI Impromptu SpeakingLekha Sunder, Sidney Lanier Middle School, TX

Lincoln-Douglas DebateTrent Gilbert, West Des Moines Valley, IA

Original OratoryBrandon Black, Brentwood Academy, TN

Poetry InterpretationTrevor LaBree, Ockerman Middle School, KY

Policy DebateJerry Wang and Kirk Wu, Kudos College of Youth Leadership, CA

Prose InterpretationBrandon Black, Brentwood Academy, TN

Public Forum DebateAditya Dhar and Alexander Lam, The Harker School, CA

StorytellingMiles Eichenhorn, West Hills Middle School, MI

The Association has appeared on the approved list of the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) National Advisory List of Contests and Activities since origination of the list.

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This experience has forced me and my teammates to be more aware of what is going on across the world. It really brings people from different cultures together because you connect on your common goals and ideals.”

— Daniel Garrison ('14), member of the

USA Debate Team, Holy Cross School, LA

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Grand National SponsorLincoln Financial Group National Speech & Debate Tournament

National Event Sponsors

Bickel & Brewer Foundation Policy DebateStennis Center for Public Service Leadership Congressional DebateLincoln Financial Group Lincoln-Douglas DebateArthur N. Rupe Foundation Arthur N. Rupe Foundation Public Forum DebateCarmendale Fernandes United States Extemporaneous SpeakingA. C. Eley Memorial Fund A. C. Eley Memorial International Extemporaneous SpeakingRipon College A. C. Eley Memorial International Extemporaneous SpeakingPatrick Henry Memorial Foundation Auxiliary Original OratorySandra Silvers Memorial Fund Sandra Silvers Memorial Duo InterpretationColorado College Sandra Silvers Memorial Duo Interpretation and Extemporaneous DebateLanny D. Naegelin Memorial Fund Dramatic Interpretation Bro. René Sterner Memorial Fund Bro. René Sterner Memorial CommentaryWestern Kentucky University Humorous Interpretation, Bro. René Sterner Memorial Commentary, Expository, Poetry Reading, Prose Reading, Impromptu, and Storytelling

National Award SponsorsPi Kappa Delta Bruno E. Jacob AwardAlbert S. Odom Memorial Fund Bruno E. Jacob / Pi Kappa Delta Coach TrophyH. B. Mitchell Memorial Fund Policy Debate Champion TrophiesJames Unger Memorial Cup Endowment Outstanding Team for Performance in Policy DebateTed W. Belch Award Endowment Policy Debate Champion Coach AwardPhyllis Barton Memorial Fund Top Debate Speaker AwardStennis Center for Public Service Leadership Stennis Medallion, Karl E. Mundt Medal, and Karl E. Mundt TrophyMr. and Mrs. Donus D. Roberts Donus D. Roberts Diamond Assembly and President's Bowls (USX / OO)Colorado College Donus D. Roberts Diamond AssemblyJason Mehta and Family Mehta Bowl (International Extemp)The University of Alabama Dramatic, Humorous, and Duo Interpretation Bama BowlsStennis Center for Public Service Leadership Harold C. Keller Award for Public Service LeadershipJames M. Copeland Coach Endowment James M. Copeland Coach of the Year AwardWilliam Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund William Woods Tate, Jr., National Student of the Year AwardGustavus Adolphus College William Woods Tate, Jr., National Student of the Year Award

Association SponsorsLincoln Financial GroupArthur N. Rupe FoundationOpen Society InstituteInternational Debate Education AssociationAmerican LegionPlanet DebateAmerican Association of State Highway and Transportation OfficialsThe J. M. Smucker CompanyFlorida Forensic Institute

Thank You!

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Speech and debate introduced me to the world in every way possible. It gave me the confidence to speak up and speak out about the causes that matter to me. My coaches taught me how to be a critical thinker, effective communicator, and perhaps most importantly, a good listener.”

— Lily Nellans ('14), member of the USA Debate Team,

Des Moines Roosevelt High School, IA

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Membership At A Glance

Middle School Membership (2012-13 School Year)

Active Middle Schools 380

New Individual Student Enrollments 2,697

High School Membership (2012-13 School Year)

Active High Schools

CharterChapters 1,828

Member/ProvisionalChapters 1,264

Total Chapters 3,092

New Individual Student Enrollments 34,313

25000

31000

3700037,010

34,078

32,104

30,629

Combined Individual Student Enrollments

2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13

Membership Growth

The Association continues to grow steadily, as reflected in combined individual student enrollments since 2009. Membership encompasses all 50 states and is open to all middle level and high school students, regardless of race, color, nationality, sex, or religion.

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Grants/Gifts/Sponsorships/Appeals 37%

Membership Dues and Fees 34%

National Tournament Fees and Services 14%

Sales of Educational Materials/Merchandise 13%

Advertising 2%

2012-13 Revenues

$2,465,620

Revenues

The ongoing support of our generous donors and sponsors enables us to fulfill our vision of bringing speech and debate education and activities to every secondary school in the country. Association revenues stem primarily from combined contributions from sponsors, institutional foundation grants, and gifts from major donors ($912,279); dues and fees paid by our member schools and students ($853,475); and fees paid by our attendees of our National Tournament ($353,720). We also provide mission-related educational materials and merchandise for sale ($354,731).

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2012-13 Expenses

$2,424,268

Membership Services 41%

Education and Programs 35%

National Tournament Expenses 15%

Fundraising 3%

Board of Directors Governance 3%

Building and Grounds 2%

Equipment and Supplies 1%

Expenses

Ninety-one percent of every dollar received is directly invested in

mission-related efforts including membership services ($1,005,516),

educational programs, events, and outreach ($1,208,644).

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Annual Giving ReportToday’s students need speech and debate education.

That's why, on behalf of the National Speech & Debate Association, we thank you for your support of our efforts to empower tomorrow's leaders. This circle of generous donors represents our esteemed alumni and coaches, their families, and the many friends of the Association who have contributed between January 1, 2013, and April 15, 2014.

Diamond ($15,000 or more)

James Copeland Thomas Rollins

Emerald ($1,000 – $4,999)

Michael Arton Charities of America David C. Frederick (Lanny D. Naegelin Memorial Fund)

Lenny Gail (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

David and Lilliana Lopez (Lanny D. Naegelin Memorial Fund)

Orange County Bar Association (Central Florida Debate Initiative)

Kerry Maguire and Tom Stossel

Distinction ($500 – $999)

Heart of America District (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Brent Hinkle (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Cherian and Betsy KoshyMichael and Linda LangfordGreg and Rochelle LanierNew Jersey District (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Deano and Vicki PapeDonus and Lovila Roberts (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

G. William SchererJoshua D. Swartsel (Harold Keller Memorial Fund)

WKU Forensics (In memory of Alexis Elliot)

J. Scott and Megan Wunn

Excellence ($250 – $499)

Joshua BrumbergDavid and Barbara DanksyLenny GailBrent Hinkle (Harold Keller Memorial Fund)

Michael and Linda LangfordJames W. Rye, III (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Timothy SchallySteven SchappaughDavid P. SeikelRichard Sodikow (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Thomas WellsJoe and Pam Wycoff

Honor ($100 – $249)

Aaron Blohowiak (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Amanda Bryan (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Central Minnesota District (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Don CrabtreeWilliam R. CurtisCarole L. Dickey (Harold Keller Memorial Fund)

David DuricaJames ElderFoundation for Economic EducationGolden Desert District (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Greater Illinois District (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

John GreggBrett Hammon (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Stephen Hanon (Spark Scholarship Fund)

David Huston

Don Crabtree, PresidentPark Hill High School1909 6th AvenueSt. Joseph, MO 64505Phone: (816) 261-2661crab@ponyexpress.net

Pam Cady Wycoff, Vice PresidentApple Valley High School14450 Hayes RoadApple Valley, MN 55124-6796Phone: (952) 431-8200Pam.Wycoff@district196.org

Kandi King6058 GaelicSan Antonio, TX 78240Phone: (210) 641-6761mamakjking@yahoo.com

Tommie Lindsey, Jr.James Logan High School1800 H StreetUnion City, CA 94587Phone: (510) 471-2520, Ext. 4408Tommie_Lindsey@nhusd.k12.ca.us

Pamela K. McComasTopeka High School800 W. 10thTopeka, KS 66612-1687Phone: (785) 295-3226pmccomas@topeka.k12.ks.us

Timothy E. SheaffDowling Catholic High School1400 Buffalo RoadWest Des Moines, IA 50265Phone: (515) 222-1035tsheaff@dowling.pvt.k12.ia.us

Bro. Kevin Dalmasse, FSC, Admin RepPittsburgh Central Catholic High School4720 Fifth AvenuePittsburgh, PA 15213-2952Phone: (215) 514-2859dalmasse@gmail.com

David HustonColleyville Heritage High School5401 Heritage AvenueColleyville, TX 76034Phone: (817) 305-4700, Ext. 214david.huston@gcisd.net

Steven SchappaughUniversity SchoolEpstein Center for the ArtsFt. Lauderdale, FL 33314Phone: (954) 262-4409schappau@nova.edu

James W. "Jay" Rye, III, AlternateThe Montgomery Academy3240 Vaughn RoadMontgomery, AL 36106Phone: (334) 272-8210jay_rye@montgomeryacademy.org

Board of Directors

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Honor ($100 – $249)

IV Delta Sigma Rho-Tau Kappa Alpha (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Michael Janas (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Jennifer Jerome (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Allegra Jordan (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Kandi KingSarah KnoblochKaty LadnerEric LehtoTommie Lindsey, Jr.Stacy G. LondonLouisiana District (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Greg Malis (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Judith and Samuel MametRaymond and Pamela McComasRyan NelsonNew Mexico District (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Northern Illinois District (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Randy PattersonLois PiersonJohn and Karan Rains (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Christopher and Paige ReganMichael ReszlerFred Robertson (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

James W. Rye, IIIJeremiah SchuurTimothy and Christine SheaffChristopher and Susan Sprung-KeyserMichael and Lynn Sullivan (Central Florida Debate Initiative)

John E. TarrJean TaylorCharles and Marla TepperLisa VossekuilSelvin C. WalkerWestwood Debate and Speech Boosters (Kandi King Scholarship/Round Robin)

Anne WhiteBetty WhitlockJ. Scott and Megan Wunn (Harold Keller Memorial Fund)

J. Scott and Megan Wunn (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

David and Carol Zanto (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

David and Carol Zanto (In memory of Brother René Sterner)

If we inadvertently omitted your donation, contact our Director of Development, Cherian Koshy, at cherian@speechanddebate.org or (920) 748-6206.

Merit ($1 – $99)

Ronald and Sheryl AikenAngela AlomaTimothy C. AverillTimothy C. Averill (Richard B. Sodikow Memorial Policy Debate Fund)

Dr. Kenny BarfieldMichael BartonElaine BeaupainKatherine BeyePatrick BishopFrank and Brenda Bluestein (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Roger and Doris Brannan (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

C. Blohm & Associates (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Cynthia CampbellJeffery ChapmanSteve CollinsRebecca CookMelissa Cortes (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Clif Davis (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Winifred J. DickJames T. DriggersJessica FranklinCatherine and Peter GerlachCheryl Gilmore (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Carl F. GreccoMary C. HanmerAllison Harper (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Leslie A. HohmannRobert IhrigJonah KeoughSanghee KimNorisha KirtsWilliam and Valerie KoeberSandra L. KruegerJanice and Terry KulcharMark E. KuldaRay B. LambertMario and Susan LannaClare Lascelles (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Stacy G. LondonRobert A. LossEric and Jill LubinerScott Lush (Richard B. Sodikow Memorial Policy Debate Fund)

Julius and Gertrude MadeyScott Maltzie

Sean MartinDavid and Diane C. MarxVirginia J. MayesArt McMillionSteve MeadowsPaul and Nora MeekerGregory and Elaine MersolDaniel MillerElizabeth MonahanShanley E. MonroeEugene D. MootzMichael NaccaratoAndrea Neitzel (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Jackie Oakes (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Melvin Douglas OlsonDeano and Vicki Pape (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Chan and Hee-Young ParkMelody Crick PetersWarren PoschmanEdward and Janice PurdyDonald RandolphDiane Rasmussen (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Richard and Ruth RiceJoseph Nabil RobillardRichard RoofMary Donna RossCharlie and Sherri SchachterMadeline SchettinaEhud J. SchmidtMarisa ScottJustin Seiwell (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Nicole Serrano (William Woods Tate, Jr., Memorial Fund)

Elana ShneyerMicki W. SmithLyn StoneKerry Maguire and Tom StosselSunflower District (Harold C. Keller Memorial Fund)

Margaret Owen ThorpeAshley L. VaughanAndrea WahlJeffrey and Rachel WarneckeDavid WendtJohn and Kathleen WhatleyBetty WhitlockDerek YuillJustin P. ZaborMaggie Zhou

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Speech and debate gives my students skills and opportunities that I couldn't provide to the same extent within the four walls of my classroom. My students can't wait to sign up, practice for, and compete at upcoming tournaments. I've never seen such a passion and fire ignited in my students. Speech and debate gives students control over their learning and then provides an authentic environment for its application. I am so grateful for speech and debate and what it has done and will do for me and my students.”

— Ariana Gonzalez Greene,

new coach, Miramar High School, FL

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Mission The National Speech & Debate Association believes communication skills are essential for empowering youth to become engaged citizens, skilled professionals, and honorable leaders in our global society. We connect, support, and inspire a diverse community of honor society members committed to fostering excellence in young people through competitive speech and debate activities.

Vision We envision a world in which every student has access to competitive speech and debate activities. We are the leading voice in the development of resources, competitive and ethical standards, curricular and co-curricular opportunities, and recognition systems for our vast network of student, coach, and alumni members.

Invest in a brighter future.

In today's networked, global world, the ability to communicate, listen, and persuade is more crucial than ever. Young people must be empowered to find their voice and use it in order to lead, inspire, and achieve great things. Together we can foster positive change—in our schools, communities, workplaces, government, nation, and the world. Join us by visiting www.speechanddebate.org/Giving.

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