The Debate Stingers are here and ready to debate!   This year I get to train a new bunch of 4th graders at Shwab Elementary School this year.  They are an awesome group with a lot of potential.  They will compete in their first debate tournament on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Vanderbilt University at the Calhoun Building.  We'd love to have your support!

May 10th was our last debate.  We were able to use the Estes Kefauver Federal Courthouse downtown.  The students were so excited and they prepared a lot for this debate(see visual walk for practice footage).  They walked away with 14 Top Speaker Awards, as well as the Purple Team winning both rounds.  Kirkpatrick had 2 teams that won both rounds during this  debate.  Congrats to their d 

Again thanks so much for supporting the students during this part of their education journey.  I'm sure you will see their names in the bright lights someday...soon!