HERRIMAN FORENSICS
OUR MISSION
The Herriman High School debate team is dedicated to teaching the art of diplomacy, public speaking, acting, writing, relationship development, advanced thinking and problem solving to any interested team members, and those who take the class.
We teach and prepare our members to compete in tournaments, and apply their skills to school and real life. By engaging in constructive discussions, and addressing societal issues as well as simply having fun, we prepare our members for further opportunities, and leadership in the community and world.
COMPETITION EVENTS
PUBLIC FORUM
LINCOLN DOUGLAS
CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE
ORIGINAL ORATORY
DUO INTERPRETATION
DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION
HUMOROUS INTERPRETATION
EXTEMPORANEOUS
IMPROMPTU
REQUIREMENTS
TO COMPETE
VARSITY LETTER
YOU CAN EARN A LETTER SEVERAL WAYS:
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Place 1st, 2nd, or 3rd at two Varsity Tournaments
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Attend 10 tournaments
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Earn 100 NFL points during the season
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Earn 75 NFL points in 4 tournaments
ENHANCED DIPLOMA
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Must have a minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average.
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Must have a minimum of one and one-half (1 ½) credits earned in debate classes.
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Must have earned a minimum of 250 NFL points in debate competitions.
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Received an “Excellent” or “Superior” ranking at either a Regional or State competition.
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Received a Debate Letter