2022 Mississippi High School Activities Association

Congressional Debate State Championship

April 8-9, 2022

On behalf of the Mississippi High School Activities Association and the MHSAA Speech and Debate Coordinating Committee, welcome to the MHSAA Congressional Debate State Championship!

We are so proud to host this event in person at Millsaps College in Jackson, MS, on April 8-9. 

Each school can enter up to ten entries in the Congressional Debate. No waitlists will be cleared, and only students who are official members of the school's team may enter. Only schools that are members of the Mississippi High School Activities Association may compete in the event. 

Legislation is posted on the webpage and divided into preliminary and final legislation. We will have two, three-hour prelim sessions and one, three-hour final session. Break limits will be announced once the numbers are finalized after registration closes. 

Students who break to the superfinal session will earn a medal. The top eight students, presiding officers from prelims, and the presiding officer from finals will be recognized at awards directly after the tournament. Those students will also be called on stage at the MHSAA Speech and Debate State Championship. 

Each school registered should provide one non-affiliated judge or parliamentarian. Registration for student entries closes on April 4th at 8 pm, and judge registration closes on April 5th at 8 pm. THERE WILL BE NO LATE ENTRIES TO THE TOURNAMENT.

In the lead-up to the tournament, remember that you should observe good sportsmanship, adhere to the Honor Code of the NSDA, and exhibit humility, equity, integrity, respect, leadership, and service. We are looking forward to the first in-person MHSAA Congressional Debate State Championship since 2019!

Regards,

Mrs. Rachel Clapper-Davis

MHSAA Speech and Debate State Coordinator

MHSAA Fine Arts Representative

MHSAA Coordinating Committee

MHSAA Speech and Debate Coordinator- Rachel Clapper-Davis
Magnolia District Committee Chairperson- Micah Everson
BCFL Moderator- Kelly Garner
BCFL Member- Shane Cole
BCFL Alternate- Reggie Chapman
JCFL Moderator- Sonya Harvey
JCFL Member- Darin Maier
JCFL Alternate- Alyssa Slaughter

New Coach Representative- Leah O'Gwynn