Jan 1
January 2025
Why do we choose to invest in Stoa? Whether you are a volunteer, parent, alum, or student, Stoa requires a high level of commitment and...
Dec 1, 2024
December 2024
Worth It!: When Parents Judge - It’s Worth it! Dedicated parent judges are one of the most important ingredients for a successful Stoa...
Nov 21, 2024
November 2024
Letter from the Committee Sacrifice In the moment of greatest peril, the hero dashes in to confront the threat. They deal with their...
Nov 21, 2024
October 2024
Letter from the Committee Obedience Can you feel it? Can you smell it? Fall is in the air! While temperatures have not yet taken the...
Nov 1, 2024
November 2024
Worth It!: Encouraging New Families Over the last couple of months, we have shared interview clips from alumni who have told us just how...
Oct 1, 2024
October 2024
Worth It!: Alumni Stories Before joining Stoa, parents and students sometimes wonder if the time and effort they invest to prepare,...
Sep 16, 2024
September 2024
Letter from the Committee Seeking “Ready or not, here I come!” If you have heard this phrase once, you have heard it a thousand times....
Sep 6, 2024
September 2024
Worth It!: Alumni Stories “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get...
Aug 21, 2024
August 2024
Letter from the Committee Listening Regardless of the season, we tend to see our busyness stay constant. Right now, many of us are...
Aug 14, 2024
August 2024
Worth It! Our alumni reflect on the positive impact their Stoa journey has had on every aspect of their lives. They share stories of hard...
Jul 16, 2024
Heroes of the Nation Kenya
Our first-ever international Stoa Speech and Debate tournament in Kenya, Africa was a huge success! We had thirty Kenyan competitors...
Apr 30, 2024
NITOC Debate Tips
Nine tips to maximize your NITOC prep! Do not adjudicate - Only the most extreme issues (evidence fraud/manipulation etc.) warrant...
Apr 30, 2024
Meet the Venue Search Committee!
The Venue Search Committee diligently works to secure ideal locations for NITOC. This task begins two years in advance aiming to finalize...
Apr 19, 2024
2024 NITOC Reminders for Speech
NITOC is around the corner! Here are some things to remember to do before getting on the road. Script Reminders: NITOC Scripts are due by...
Apr 1, 2024
NITOC 2024: Housing Registration
NITOC housing registration opened April 1 at 8:00 a.m. CDT. On-campus NITOC housing is open! We are working to secure discounted rates at...
Mar 31, 2024
NITOC Script Submission
Stoa is committed to promoting integrity and recognizing competitive excellence. The Speech Committee has created standards of fairness...
Mar 31, 2024
Spring Debate Vote!
We are so excited about the resolution options for the 2024-25 competitive season! Lincoln Douglas: Resolved: Mandatory national service...
Mar 31, 2024
Meet the Prayer Team
Grassroots Servant Leadership: The Who, What, How of Stoa The Stoa Prayer Team, chaired by Allisha Speed, comprises four members (parents...
Mar 28, 2024
NITOC 2024: Sports Camp Registration and Other Preparations
Preparations for NITOC 2024 are in full swing and we are looking forward to the opportunity to come together and glorify God! Stoa is...
Mar 28, 2024
NITOC 2024: Sunday Plans
Greetings from your NITOC tournament directors! Plans are well underway, and we are anticipating a refreshing and encouraging time at the...