Debate

Continuing a Legacy: Jesuit Debate earns Top 10 in State and National tournaments

On March 4th 2025, the Jesuit Varsity Debate Team embarked to TFA state, one of the most prestigious and competitive tournaments Jesuit attends during...

The 2024-2025 Debate Topic!

Introduction “I used to think one of the most powerful individuals in America was the person who could select the annual high school debate topic....

Jesuit Varsity Debate Competes in TFA State 2024

The week of March 10, the Jesuit Varsity Debate Team embarked on one of the most important tournaments they participate in. They put up...

Becoming advocates for change – Novice debaters reflect on their first tournament

  The four debaters and their judge are eerily silent. At the high-pitched bleep of a small, digital timer, the debater kicks off his eight-minute...

Jesuit Debate Rounds Out Season with Historic Finishes

Historically, Jesuit culminates the competitive debate season with the TFA State tournament and the National Debate Coaches Association national championships. This year's topic discusses...

Jesuit Debate Had a Blast Hosting First in-Person Debate Tournament Since 2020

Last week, Jesuit Debate hosted its first in-person debate tournament at the local level since 2020. Over 200 competitors from 15 local area schools competed...

Jesuit Debate Takes Serious Dubs in the Varsity Season So Far

"we beat greenhill!” --Dominic Chacko '23 Jesuit debaters are widely known for excellent showings at competitive tournaments despite a practice-time disadvantage against peer schools. True...

Critical thinking skills and intellectual competence – what Freshmen debaters have learned from debate

The two debaters file into the classroom, laptops, and pens in hand. They sit down and open up their laptops to begin the online...

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The Stotesbury Cup Regatta has been held anually on the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is the largest...

A Season in Review: Jesuit Competitive Shooting

Once again, the Jesuit Dallas Competitive Shooting Team took aim for success. The team has proven that precision, discipline,...

There’s a New Doc on the Block – An Interview with Jesuit’s latest EdD Recipient: Dr. Brian Goll

Recently, Jesuit’s own Mr. Brian Goll became the next doctor to join Jesuit’s growing roster. Dr. Goll has been...

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