Debate Team
Good news from the THS debate team! Thurston scored a strong start to the winter season at the last two tournaments.
On January 14, THS traveled to the Pacific University tournament, where Edie [ee-dee] Powell and Treyson Sherk scored some big victories over Lake Oswego and Tualatin High Schools. Edie was fourth speaker at the tournament. The pair missed out on the quarterfinal round by an incredibly close one speaker point!
They made it up this weekend when the team traveled to Glencoe High School. Although Austin Dillon and Aaron Smart won some tough debates against Lake Oswego and Cleveland they barely missed elimination rounds, as "they didn't want to seem too mainstream". Edie Powell, who had no such misgivings, beat an undefeated Cleveland HS debater in the final round and won first place for Thurston. Be sure to congratulate Thurston debaters today for their success!
If you're interested in joining the THS debate team, they would love to have you. It's a yearlong activity that is incredibly fun, looks great on resumes and improves your public speaking and critical thinking skills. Debate welcomes newcomers and people of all skill levels! They meet in Mr. Roberson's room on Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 to 5:30.
For more information, please contact coaches Hank Field and Rachel Mosely
Rachel Mosely- 775-247-3878
Hank Fields- 541-954-1806
