Competitive speech and debate can bring great rewards:

  • According to the Wall Street Journal, participation in speech and debate throughout high school contributes to a student being accepted into competitive universities more than other activities by a factor of 60% in some instances.
  • Membership and participation in a National  Honor organization committed to excellence in helping students become critical thinkers and contributors to their communities and society. 
  •             Be a part of a long standing tradition and “perennial powerhouse” (Salt Lake Tribune).
  •             Support one of the largest and most prestigious Debate competitions in the nation: Alta’s Silver and             Black Invitational.
  • Participate in the After school Team Labs in Room 1213. (schedule with Mrs. Roundy if you need to as well)

Alta Speech and Debate Accomplishments 
  • Kaira Bird, National Qualifier LD 2016
  • 2nd Place Region, 2016
  • Benny Tschetter, 3rd Place State Extemp, 2016
·      National Qualifiers 1979-Present

·      2005 Public Forum Team placed 9th Nationally.

·      Region Champions: 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012

·      State 5A 3rd Place Champions 2010, 2009, 2008

·      Alta Debaters have gone on to Harvard, Stanford, USC, UCLA, MIT, UPenn, received several full ride scholarships to Utah Colleges and Universities.

·      Well Rounded People