The debate and forensics teams have had several meets already this fall arguing this year’s topic, “Should the United States Federal Government substantially increase its diplomatic economic engagement with the people’s republic of China?”

Juniors Maiesha Hossain and Micah Wiggins took third and fourth place for speakers in their first tournament on Sept 17, where the advanced team went 4-2 and novice went 3-2.

“It was a learning experience, but they were successful enough that they’re excited about continuing,” debate teacher Kristal Kleiner said.

After completing their first tournament improvement was made to the team strategy.

“We made a list on the way back of things we need to research and answers we need to have ready,” Kleiner said.

Last weekend the debate team had another tournament. It was a novice tournament and freshmen Ivy Auletti and Caden Hickel received third.

With new members the debate team grows each year, each member with a more positive outlook than the last.

“The results are great. We are going to nationals,” Wiggins said.

The confidence from the team altogether is through the roof.

“I think it will be a good debate season in that people are going to learn what debate is, and we’re going to improve and grow as a team,” Kleiner said.

This weekend they will have another tournament at Wichita East and Highland Park.