November 12, 2024
More Than a Debater: How Dual Passions Build Unstoppable Humans
By Kirsten Craft I have a confession. Growing up I was not just a debater. I was also a competitive dancer. When I was in school this was unusual. None of my debate friends liked my dance friends, my dance friends were constantly frustrated that I missed competitions to attend debate tournaments, and both sets…
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November 4, 2024
Top 100 Debate Terms For New Debaters
Getting started in debate can feel like learning a whole new language. From “constructives” to “cross-examinations,” the world of debate is filled with specialized vocabulary that may be unfamiliar to new debaters. Having a strong grasp of these terms is essential for understanding class concepts and ultimately applying them at tournaments. In this guide, we’ve…
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October 13, 2024
September Tournament Recap
By Georgia Levine Potomac Debate’s 2024-25 debate season opened with a bang, with debaters preparing to be future presidents by researching and debating surveillance along the southern border. With Potomac’s summer camp concluding only a month earlier, it is no surprise that well-prepared students came away from early tournaments decorated with bids to the Tournament…
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September 3, 2024
Potomac Debate Hosts 2024 Summer Camp
By Thomas Dragovich and Saumya Mangalick What do researching immigration issues, all-you-can-eat mac and cheese, and dance fitness have in common? The answer may surprise you! We’ll give you a few hints… This summer from late July to early August, Potomac Debate Academy hosted 2 sessions of our annual summer camp program, drawing 86 students…
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May 23, 2024
Is Debate Club Right For My Child?
The benefits of participating in debate club are endless… higher GPA and test scores, increased college admission chances, improved confidence and public speaking skills, and so much more. But, as parents, how do we know if debate club is right for our child? After all, just because something sounds good in theory it doesn’t mean…
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