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Hello everyone!

We look forward to hosting you here at Ronald Reagan High School for the 26th annual "Dutch" Invitational Speech and Debate Tournament!

The tournament will be held on Friday, October 2 (Debate and Congress only) and Saturday, October 3 (All Events).

Novice LD will use the Varsity LD topic.

Congress Legislation

Prelims: 4, 6, 24, 9, 1

Finals: 17, 20, 11, 7, 29

World Schools Topics

R1: This House believes democratic elections are better served by public financing than by privately funded campaigns. Info Slide: A publicly financed election is one in which candidates’ campaigns are funded by the state through public funds, such as tax revenues, rather than through private donations, corporate contributions, or candidates’ personal wealth.

R2: [Opposite Side] This House believes democratic elections are better served by public financing than by privately funded campaigns. Info Slide: A publicly financed election is one in which candidates’ campaigns are funded by the state through public funds, such as tax revenues, rather than through private donations, corporate contributions, or candidates’ personal wealth.

R3: Impromptu

Finals: This House would prioritize expanding access to affordable housing over increasing wages.

US Extemp: Round 1- Education and Health Care, Round 2- Artificial Intelligence, Semifinals- Economic Concerns, Finals- Elections in America

Foreign Extemp: Round 1- The Americas, Round 2- Europe and Africa, Semifinals- US Foreign Policy, Finals- Asia, Oceania and the Middle East

Novice Extemp: Round 1- Foreign Leaders, Round 2- Domestic Grabbag, Semifinals- US Foreign Policy, Finals- Elections in America

We will once again provide a competitive, organized, and hospitable tournament environment for you to enjoy. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Philip DiPiazza (pdipia@neisd.net)

ADDRESS:
Reagan High School
19000 Ronald Reagan Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78258

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