Why Join Eastview Debate?
Perspectives from EVHS Alumni
“Debate
shaped the way I think more than anything else I
Rhodes
Scholar
Graduate,
National
Merit Finalist
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"Debate
was my single most important experience in terms of developing critical
thinking skills, confidence and close friendships".
Daniella
Voysey
Valedictorian,
class of 2005
National
Merit Finalist
EVHS
Scholar Artist of the Year (2005)
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"Debate forced me to question myself and the world around me.
It caused me to critically think about what I believe in and who
I am. I learned that the truth is there for those who are willing to
search for it. I met many of my closest friends (at Eastview and other
schools) through debate competition. I
wouldn
James Hohmann
2-time Extemp.
Speaking National Champion
EVHS Social Studies Student of the Year (2005)
EVHS Fine Arts Student of the Year (2005)
National Forensic League Academic All-American
Eagle Scout
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“Debate was the Holy Grail of
academic activities to me. Any skill worth learning, you learn in
debate.”
Top
Ten Graduate, Class of 2005
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"Debate
was a wonderful community where commitment, high expectations, integrity and
hard work was the norm. My most
successful and respected friends from Eastview were all part of the debate
program."
Josh
Stager
EVHS Scholar Artist of the Year (2002)
National
Merit Scholar Commended
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“Debate taught me (or at least started teaching me) all of the
skills that I needed for college, the law school entrance exam, and probably
the rest of my life. My work with the
debate team has given me some of the most satisfying experiences that I have
ever had. I can think of no better way
to find yourself, construct a valuable skill set, meet
interesting people, and win an argument.”
Nick
Napolitan
Graduate,
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"EVHS
debate was the most significant activity I participated in high school. It
taught me how to research, analyze arguments, and organize my thoughts. In
addition, debate got me interested in current events, and helped me decide my
major in college (International Relations). I would not be where I am without
debate."
Jeremiah
Chung
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“Because of the nature of debate
and due to excellent coaching, I acquired skills such as public speaking,
research, critical thinking and reading, the ability to write, and to make good
arguments. Debating at Eastview was one of the most beneficial academic
experiences of my life.”
Graduate,
EVHS Student of the Year in World
Lang. (2000)
National Merit Scholar
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"To
be a citizen of this world requires knowledge, critical aptitude, and the
ability to articulate yourself precisely and
persuasively. Debate teaches you these
things like no other activity. Wherever
you choose to take your talents, debate will make you more effective, and it’s
also enormously fun. Debate was easily
my most rewarding experience from high school."
Justin
Knoepfler
National
Merit Finalist
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“Debate
has been the single most enriching experience of my high school career. Through
debate, I learned how to analyze, research, write, and speak confidently. Most
importantly, debate taught me the value of hard work and perseverance. It is
through debate that I have developed a deep interest in political science and
international affairs, and to one day serve in government.”
EVHS English Student of the Year (2004)
EVHS Fine Arts Student of the Year (2004)
Extemporaneous
Speaking National Champion
National Merit Commended Scholar
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“Debate
not only provided tools that helped me succeed in school, it had a tremendous
impact on how I see the world. Debating
taught me how to critically analyze national and world events, and the
importance of citizens staying informed.”
Graduate,
UMM Scholar of the College (research award).
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“More than anything else I
David DiPasquale
National Merit Commended
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"My
experience in debate has not only given me an outstanding background in
political science, philosophy, and economics in college; it has also allowed me
to become a better person.”
EVHS
Fine Arts Student of the Year (2003)
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“Debate for me was an engaging community where heated arguments and
fast-paced intellectual conversations were every day occurrences. The best part
is that I made many friendships that I imagine will last throughout life.”
Jeff Walls
College:
EVHS Social Students Student of the Year (2004)
National Merit Commended Scholar
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"Debate
greatly improved my communication skills.
Whatever one chooses to get involved in after or during high school,
it's extremely important to be able to express oneself
intelligently and persuasively; debate gave me those abilities. I use them every day at school and work and
they have benefited me greatly."
Annika Carlson
National
Merit Commended
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“Debate
for me proved to be a focus outside of Math and Science and a way for me to
learn about the world and current events. I learned how to think on my feet,
formulate an argument, and even do research. Finally, I formed many lasting
friendships on the debate team and enjoyed my time even through the hardest
work.”
EVHS Science Student of the Year (2004)
National Merit Finalist
Eagle Scout