"Community Before Competition."

Above all else, our team values cooperation, teamwork, and inclusion.

WHY JOIN?

Speech & Debate is an enriching opportunity for YOU!

Overcome fears of speaking in public

Earn scholarships

Become a better writer

Develop better conversation skills

Meet interesting people

Learn more about world affairs & challenging issues

Become a more independent thinker

Improve memory 

Increase grades and test scores

Develop essential skills for law, politics, acting, writing, & more

WHEN?

MHS:

Our meetings are from 2:30-4:00 Mondays starting September 25th

Most Saturdays October-March are our tournaments (see calendar)

Gateway:

Our meetings are from 3:00-4:00 Tuesdays starting September 26th

Most Saturdays October-March are our tournaments (see calendar)

*Our teams do NOT require a try-out and anyone can join at any time in the season (Sep-Apr).

Just show up to a meeting and we'll tell you all you need to know to become a member.

WHERE?

MHS & Gateway: Meetings are held in the Media Commons / Library.

Tournaments are hosted all over the Toledo area at various schools.

For some tournaments, qualifiers travel throughout Ohio and even to other States!

HOW DO I LEARN MORE?

Talk to a team member or contact us here!

Student Representatives

Speech Captain: Michael Varwig, senior

Debate Captain: Corinne Hartsock, freshman

Coaches

Talk to Head Coach Jechura: 

sjechura@maumeek12.org or text them at 419-902-4748

Talk to Assistant Coach Phoenix (better availability):

23smithp@mcspanthers.org or text them at 419-481-5024

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Associate Coaches

Talk to Otsego Coach Jaiden: 

jmcquillin@otsegoknights.org or text them at 419-261-3691

Talk to Ottawa Hills Coach Willow: 

wkeller@otsegoknights.org or text them at 330-503-9772

*Or feel free to come to a meeting and we'll answer any questions you have!

SUPPORT OUR TEAM!

The Maumee Speech and Debate Team is both a state and national qualifying team. Developing an enriching program and funding the travel that competitive teams earn is a worthwhile investment.  Every contribution significantly supports our middle and high school students develop skills that will serve them professionally as well as personally. Please consider INVESTING in these promising young leaders who will make such an impact in the future! Your donation directly impacts team members and affords them the opportunity to travel and represent our school, community, and region on the state and national stage. Thank you for your consideration! 

ALL DONATIONS CAN BE MADE BY CHECK TO: 

MAUMEE HIGH SCHOOL

Please write "Speech & Debate Team" on the memo line,

and send to 1147 Saco St, Maumee, OH 43537

Thank you for your generosity! 

YOU are making a difference for our young leaders.

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