[BHS etree] CLUBS: Debate team seeking support

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contact: Josephine Balakrishnan [mailto:jbalakrishnan at mindspring.com]

Renewed after 20 years : BERKELEY HIGH SCHOOL DEBATE  Feb 26, Hours : 9- 4
p.m.
THE YELLOW JACKETS WITH SOMETHING UP THEIR SLEEVE - AFTER 20 YEARS BERKELEY
HIGH HAS REINGNITED THEIR DEBATE TEAM.

Berkeley  H igh school had a long distinguished record as one of the top
forensic teams (debate and competitive public speaking ) in the country.
At the tournament hosted at Berkeley High on Feb 26th over 50 schools will
convene in this local meet. This is a good opportunity for parents, middle
school and high school students who are interested in competitive public
speaking to see what the events are and whether this is something they would
like to participate in. A few of the events are Debate, Impromptu, Humorous
and Dramatic Interpretation

Berkeley High’s Debate and Public Speaking team was reignited by Principal
Jim Slemp after discovering that program had disappeared for over 20years.
The BHS team was welcomed, fostered and renewed by the schools and
educational foundations around the area. Debaters from Private schools took
time off their winter break to come and coach. Coaches from schools in the
adjustment areas rallied and supported the Berkeley High Team. Tijinder
Singh UC’s top debater now graduated came to start the team off. The
Berkeley High School Development Group, The Berkeley Public Education
Foundation, and The Philanthropic ventures foundation provided team funds.
UC Berkeley’s Debate Squad sent Josh Gagan who is working hands on with the
team.

The National Debate Topic this year is whether the US should support the UN
and the Lincoln Douglas topic deals with whether there should be a strict
separation between Church and State. The team took it on the chin their
first tournament. Jonah Trotz took home a trophy last week for his excellent
Lincoln Douglas debating.

If you would like to attend this meet, are interested in Sponsoring the team
or interested in Speech Classes at Berkeley High  , contact  J
osephine_Balakrishnan at Berkeley,edu.ca.us 510 644-4211, BHS 2246 Milvia,
Berkeley Ca 94706

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