Our students and teachers talk about what the League means to them!

“The Milwaukee Debate League is more than a series of tournaments, or simply some entertaining activity to do on the weekends; it is a family of different schools that depend on each other to help each involved student increase their knowledge of current events a swell as further develop their ability to think logically.” –Jacinta S.

“Debate has taught me that I can accomplish any goals I set for myself in the future. In the future I could be more successful than ever because of my faith, ambition, strength of mind and me taking obstacles to reach for the stars.” –Xavier W.

“The Milwaukee Debate League teaches me that my brains and optimism will help me accomplish something in the future. This shows me that I am on equal ground with those who were born into a different financial bracket than I.” –Kathryn Q.

“The Debate team gave me the confidence and articulation I needed to prove my opinion. It also increased my vocabulary and my critical and logical thinking.” –Sam A.

“Debate has always been a happy subject in my life. It always gets me excited to attend the tournaments and just to meet all of the new people who enjoy the same activity as me.” –Chester H.

“I think debate will help me learn how to express my point of view in a way that others can understand and teach me to persuade people to take my point of view.” –Taylor S.

“Debate is what has kept me from trouble and has kept me in my books. It makes me proud that I am known for something that is positive and can help my community in the future and present day.” –Miloran R.

“I practiced skills that not only make a good debater, but that are also very useful in the fields that I am considering going into after I graduate from college. Whether I actually work on a skill necessary for the field I want to go into or not, debate teaches skills that are needed for life and help prepare you for life as a whole.” –TalorMarie

“Debate is one of the best experiences I have ever been a part of. It has exposed me to so much and pushed me out of my comfort zone into something great.” –Ashley B.

“Debate has prepared me more for life than any other extracurricular activity so far. I’ve needed it.” –Brent J.

“Debate has taught me that I have something t offer, and there are people willing to listen.” –Brittany C.

“Debate has provided me with skills that I have used and can use whenever I need to speak formally or get my point across. It comes in handy when I’m invited to speak or debate or just in everyday life to explain ideas.” –Jeffrey S.

“My experience in debate this year contributes to my vision for my future mainly because I have speech impairment. Debate has helped me come out of my shell and talk without being nervous.” –Carisma L.

“All in all, participating in the Milwaukee Debate League has been a gratifying and educational opportunity for me. I am garnering skills and attitudes that will take me far in life and help me to be successful in my future career.” –Jacinta S.

sponsored by: