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Welcome to GREEN Charter Speech and Debate
GREEN Charter Middle & Simpsonville Middle
Creating Confident Teens and Future Leaders
Support Our Students
Disclaimer: This website is created and moderated by parents of GREEN Charter speech and debate students It is not run or associated with Green Charter Staff or its organization.
What is Speech
& Debate Club?
Why should I join?
The Speech Debate Club offers students a unique platform to develop their public speaking, critical thinking, and argumentation skills, following the guidelines set by the National Speech and Debate Association. Participants engage in various categories, including Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Congress, and Individual Events like Novice Reading, Dramatic Interpretation and Oratory. Notable alumni such as Jessica Chastain, Zac Efron, Opera Winfrey, Janet Reno, Colin Kahl and many more credit their success to the skills honed in speech and debate, showcasing the profound impact this activity can have on an individual's career. Join us to enhance your communication skills and build confidence for future endeavors!
2025-26 Category Options
1st year Middle School Category options:
Novice Reading
(at least 2 tournaments)
2nd Year+ options:
Declamation, Informative, Expository, Impromptu, Children's Literature, Prose, Humorous Interpretation, Duo (requires a partner)
*We are restructuring our program this year, so we are limiting categories in order to be able to coach effectively. In the future we look forward to offering more options. We are not offering debate for the 2026/27 season.
We highly encourage Parent Involvement. There are many ways you can contribute. It is amazing to see our teens shine. Our team leaders are always happy to talk or answer questions.
First Practice
August 13
@GREEN Charter Simpsonville 4:00 - 5:00
Parent's interest meeting
August 13 5:00 - 5:30
2026-2027 Tournament Schedule
TBD
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