Question 1

What is the RAIS Debate Club 2025-2026?

Accepted Answer

We are an interdisciplinary debate club dedicated to personally guiding students to master the art of public speaking, persuasion, argumentation, and critical thinking. We aim to make debate engaging and rewarding for all—offering members the chance to gain valuable hands-on experience, earn hours, and win awards catered for their intended majors, and build strong extracurricular profiles along the way.

Question 2

What makes this debate club different than the previous ones in RAIS?

Accepted Answer

We are the first ever interdisciplinary RAIS debate club—connecting fields like math, engineering, medicine, medical research, law, and business—all to create tailored experiences, extracurricular opportunities, and award pathways that match the diverse interests of our students. We also identified and corrected a fatal flaw in the school's old debate system by now adopting the official World Schools Debate Championships (WSDC) format, one more globally recognized and suited for our US curriculum school. Alongside that, we are the first to offer personal coaching, interactive workshops, and a completely hands-on experience to debate.

Question 3

I'm new to debate, can I join the club?

Accepted Answer

Of course! We're here to personally guide and aid you in excelling in debate, beginners are completely encouraged to join!

Question 4

I'm an eighth grader, can I join the club?

Accepted Answer

Yes! However, eighth graders are unfortunately unable to partake in the tournament. But note that they can participate in the in-club debates to get certificates and hours.

Question 5

What date are the debate tournaments scheduled for?

Accepted Answer

While we don't have an exact date yet, we can confirm that the school-wide mock will be held in the coming December, and the tournament the following semester. Regarding the girls-only tournament, it'll likely be mid-late coming semester.

Question 6

I don't know how to write a debate speech, how can you help?

Accepted Answer

We share resources in the group chat, and everything will also be added here! For personal guidance, you can contact any of the executives.

Question 7

What is the purpose of the spreadsheet?

Accepted Answer

The spreadsheet allows for us to track your hours, attendance, and personal information. Members can  view the upcoming scheduled meetings and download resources pertaining to each one. The executive board's contact information is also listed there, which club members can use as a guide for who to contact for guidance.

RAIS Debate Club 2025-2026

The first-ever interdisciplinary RAIS Debate Club.

"In Veritate, Victoria."

Resources

Explore other Linktrees