Speech & Debate Team
Speech and Debate
Welcome to the WLHS Speech and Debate Team!
SPEECH AND DEBATE:
Advisor: Mr. Michael Sugar (sugarm@wlwv.k12.or.us)
Student Leaders (team captains):
Anwesha Chowdhury chowdhua@wlhs.wlwv.k12.or.us; Elise Kuhlman kuhlmane@wlhs.wlwv.k12.or.us; and Sophie Megy megys@wlhs.wlwv.k12.or.us
Meets: Mondays at 3:15 in A206. Additional practices scheduled as needed Tuesday through Thursday.
Information on the Team (FAQs)
Team achievements:
2023-2024 Oregon 4th Strongest Team in NSDA rankings
2024 Rose City 2nd Sweepstakes
2024 Reynolds 2nd Sweepstakes
2023 U of O 3rd Sweepstakes
Speech and Debate builds community and gives you public speaking skills that will last you your whole life!
Instagram: @westlinndebate
Speech and Debate is an OSAA academic activity through which you compete against other high schools all across the country in various Speech and Debate events at tournaments.
Come to a meeting! Everyone is welcome. You don't have to be an amazing public speaker to join! We hold information meetings every month's first Monday in A206, and have additional practices on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
If you have further questions, contact: sugarm@wlwv.k12.or.us
Coaches and Positions
Coaches:
Head Coach: Michael Sugar
Assistant Coach: Amarou Yoder
2025 - 2026 Officers: (pending)