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What does CWI stand for?
Claim-Warrant-Impact
“For myself, for myself, and for myself. I love myself, I love myself, I don’t need anyone cuz I love myself.”
Esha Bhatia, OI Cheer
The first year we won State
2016
Where were we… when the squad said hi to Jennifer Garner who was judging for her son
Long Beach, CA
Graduating Class: 2020
Events: HI / Duo / POI
Current City: Fremont
Sameer Keswani
In Extemporaneous speaking, how many minutes do you get for prep time and how long does the speech have to be?
30 minute prep / 7 minute speech
“it’s the people who truly make the place and you guys have made this place my home.if I could control the outcome of that tournament, I would take the L over and over and over again if it meant that Akaash would qualify to Nationals and that one of his biggest dreams would come true. Over and over and over again. And that’s when I knew how much I loved this team.”
Pham, Senior Speech
The number of points we lost State by in 2024
6
Where were we… when Aditi and Suroor got a great pic in the snow
Glenbrooks, Chicago
Graduating Class: 2015
Events: Congress, International Extemp, Parliamentary Debate, Impromptu
Current City: Pittsburgh, PA
Riya Dange
In 2016, AMHS alumni Bharthi finaled at Nats in Info. What was her topic?
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For once I’m questioning mean girl Regina George, when she says “you could be really hot if you changed like everything.” Nah… I disagree, instead let’s end with math nerd Cady Heron's final song “I see Stars”
“You are so real, you are so rare, I see you there. We’re ALL stars.”
Tiger, Senior Oratory
What is the most number of Glenbrooks finalists we’ve ever had?
8 (this year!)
Where were we… when our scavenger hunt had to be outside in 2021
Central Park, Santa Clara
Graduating Class: 2017
Events: duo, hi, and oo! and some have said i was the greatest one time congressional debater in msd history 🤷
Current City: Queens NY!
Lucas Kernan
In 2019, Edmunds and Dandia finaled in Duo with “50 Shades of Chicken”. Edmunds played the chef and Dandia’s character name?
Miss Hen
“California girls, we're undeniable. Fine, fresh, fierce - we got it on lock” But we never stop to think about the effects of our Neutrogena or Banana Boat on the environment or our own health.
Sanika, State Champ OA
Mitty has earned 4 Policy Wildcards so far this year, how about the boys in blue?
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Where were we… when Conor won Nationals
Dallas, TX
Graduating Class: 2020
Events: OO/OA/OPP
Current City: Puerto del Rosario, Spain
Annabelle Duflock
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Being a member of the AMHS Speech & Debate team helps students grow important skill sets like public speaking, writing, research, as well as critical and creative thinking. In addition to preparing for competitive tournaments, students will learn important life lessons that are even more rewarding than trophies. All things MSD, from calendars to cultural expectations and tournament logistics are in our 2024-2025 Team Folder.
Mr. Woodhead Judges
Both Teams - Perform any line from a MSD National Finalist
Mr. Harris Judges
Write down as many State Champs and National Finalists as possible
Mr. Cruz Judges
Both Teams - list all the cities we’ve been to for Nationals
2024 Greater Des Moines, Iowa
2023 Phoenix/Mesa, Arizona
2022 Louisville, Kentucky
2021 Online
2020 Online
2019 Dallas, Texas
2018 Fort Lauderdale, Florida
2017 Birmingham, Alabama
2016 Salt Lake City, Utah
2015 Dallas, Texas
2014 Overland Park, Kansas
2013 Birmingham, Alabama
Graduating Class: 2018
Events: Info and OO
Current City: Los Angeles
Maddie Whalen