Talkers take third

Deep breathing exercises, modified yoga poses, kids “talking” to walls, a few running down hallways and coaches and students wishing everyone good luck. No, this isn’t basketball or wrestling warm ups. This is the scene before every round at a speech and debate tournament.

Speech and Debate offers students the opportunity to learn and become comfortable with public speaking and performing. The audience typically includes fellow competitors, other students, family members, friends, coaches and judges. Most presentations are memorized and five to 10 minutes in length with debate following specif...