Walled Lake Western Warrior Tournament
2026 — Walled Lake, MI/US
Limited Prep Topics
Walled Lake Western Warrior Tournament
Impromptu: Dichotomy
Examples: "I know not what course others may take: but as for me, give me liberty or give me death." — Patrick Henry “What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.”― John Steinbeck Resolved: Intolerance will no longer be tolerated.
Extemporaneous: Domestic, International, Economics, Potpourri
Duo Commentary Themes: Decisions, Decisions.
Students will be faced with a set of prompts that will either require them to either providecommentaryon a decision that someone else has made ORmake a decision themselveson a current issue. In order to better prepare, students can refer to the chart below to see the specific focus for each round. Descriptions and/or examples have been provided for clarification.
| Round | Theme | Description/Example |
| Round 1 | Supreme Court Cases | All had a major impact on Americans. Could be old or new. |
| Round 2 | Keep or Toss: YOU decide | Example: Day Light Savings time |
| Round 3 | Thatwas a choice...(flops, flubs, and whoopsies) | Example: Dismantling the Department of Education |
| Semi Round | Taking a Stand | Individuals who spoke out or did something about an issue. Example: Colin Kaepernick |
| Final Round | This or That: YOU decide | Example: Homework OR No Homework |