Speech and Debate

The speech and debate department provides students with a breadth of opportunities in debate (policy, congressional, public forum and Lincoln-Douglas formats) and individual speech events. The lifelong value of written and oral communication skills are emphasized within an environment that encourages students to participate in local, regional and national tournament competitions. There is an emphasis on critical thinking, research, argumentation and presentation. Travel fees apply for tournament competitions.

Om Podcasten

Created by the Harker Podcast Network, Courses at Harker serves to help students make more informed decisions about the courses they take. The episodes, featuring interviews with the teachers of the courses, should provide students with a better understanding of the various courses at Harker Upper School.