Debate Team
The debate team is a interscholastic, high-level debate program at the middle school level. The debate team is open to all grades and all students who are serious when learning about research, argumentation, communication, and public speaking skills. Students compete against other middle schools in Howard County at the county wide debate held in March.
A resolution is chosen and each school is assigned to debate two different schools. OMMS will defend the pro side against one school and the con side against another.
Students prepare for the debate by researching the resolution, preparing speeches and possible rebuttals. It is challenging work, but a very rewarding experience that gives students the skills they need now and in the future. The hope to produce a strong group of serious and committed students dedicated to learning all they can about a topic and becoming effective and formidable public speakers. If you are a serious student, like to argue and debate, are interested in public speaking and research, the OMMS debate team is the place for you.
A resolution is chosen and each school is assigned to debate two different schools. OMMS will defend the pro side against one school and the con side against another.
Students prepare for the debate by researching the resolution, preparing speeches and possible rebuttals. It is challenging work, but a very rewarding experience that gives students the skills they need now and in the future. The hope to produce a strong group of serious and committed students dedicated to learning all they can about a topic and becoming effective and formidable public speakers. If you are a serious student, like to argue and debate, are interested in public speaking and research, the OMMS debate team is the place for you.