A PUBLICATION OF THE NATIONAL SPEECH & DEBATE ASSOCIATION
VOLUME 100 IS SUE 4 APR . /MAY 2026
GOLDEN GAVELS
Speech and Debate for All Ages How a demonstration debate turned into a national movement, and why the speech and debate community should care — p. 32 —
STARTING EARLY
WHEN BELONGING TOOK THE STAGE
FACES IN THE CROWD
The Power of Middle School Nationals
South Dakota’s First Unified Speech Event
A Community Rich with Kindness and Care
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