A PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL SPEECH & DEBATE ASSOCIATION
VOLUME 97 ISSUE 4 A P R . / M AY 2 0 2 3
My mindset has shifted to quickly think on my feet and not be afraid to speak up when I am in doubt. Speech and debate has made me realize how I want to conduct myself in the world.” — Haylei Redhouse (‘25), Navajo Preparatory School, New Mexico
FINDING PURPOSE How coaches, students, and alumni use speech and debate to find purpose and drive impact