WA Speech & Debate

Welcome to the website of the Washington State Forensic Association, representing high school speech and debate in Washington State.

• Lincoln-Douglas

• Public Forum

• Policy

• World School

• Congress

• Dramatic Interpretation

• Duo Interpretation

• Humorous Interpretation

• Extemporaneous Speaking

• Impromptu Speaking

• Informative Speaking

• Original Oratory

• Program of Oral Interpretation

• Spoken Word Poetry

• Lincoln-Douglas • Public Forum • Policy • World School • Congress • Dramatic Interpretation • Duo Interpretation • Humorous Interpretation • Extemporaneous Speaking • Impromptu Speaking • Informative Speaking • Original Oratory • Program of Oral Interpretation • Spoken Word Poetry

Our Mission

The mission of the Association shall be to promote forensic activities, secure more participation, and elevate the status of forensic activities in the secondary schools of Washington State.

Featured
WIAA Speaker & Debater of the Week
WIAA Speaker & Debater of the Week

Each week one of our debaters and speakers from across the state will recieve this honor.  To nominate a debater or speaker, please fill out this form each week.  

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Tournament of Champions Results
Tournament of Champions Results

Congratulations to CiCi from Bear Creek and Carmen from Seattle for their success in INFO at the TOC!

Also, Brian from Bellevue in Congress!  RESULTS

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Washington State Speech & Debate Kickoff
Washington State Speech & Debate Kickoff

Join us in September for the annual Kickoff event!

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WIAA Washington State Championships
WIAA Washington State Championships

Start talking to walls now to be prepared for the WIAA State Speech & Debate Championships on Thursday- Saturday, March 20-22, 2025 (tentatively) at the lovely University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA!

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WSFA Officers

  • Kelley Kirkpatrick

    PRESIDENT
    Mount Vernon High School

  • Vicky Hyde

    EASTERN VICE PRESIDENT
    Chiawana High School

  • Robin Montieth

    NORTHERN VICE PRESIDENT
    The Overlake School

  • Sarah Sherry

    WESTERN VICE PRESIDENT
    Puyallup High School

  • Erika Pinto-Moore

    SECRETARY
    Auburn Riverside High School

  • Paul Sealey

    TREASURER
    Federal Way High School

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