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- Feb 18
Introducing the Stoa Resource Finder
The Stoa website is jam-packed with tools and resources to help students, parents, and coaches have the best year possible, no matter...
- Jan 1
Judge Orientation
As the busy spring tournament season approaches, the Speech Committee would like to remind all parents to attend Judge Orientation....
- Dec 26, 2023
Meet Advancement and Partnerships!
Our committee started as Fundraising, but Advancement and Partnerships better define our committee’s objectives in advancing the Stoa...
- Dec 4, 2023
Purposeful, Powerful Parli!
Purposeful Powerful Parli Parliamentary debate (aka Parli) is an activity in which teams of two students debate one another in an...
- Dec 4, 2023
Mastering Mars Hill
Mars Hill is a favorite event because of its cultural relevance; however, giving a good speech can be a challenge. The steps below will...
- Dec 4, 2023
Script Submission
Have you ever wondered why Script Submission is so important? Consider these benefits: Encourages excellent speeches Keeps all...
- Dec 4, 2023
Debate Resolutions of the Past
2022-2023 Team Policy: Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially reform its policy towards one or more...
- Dec 4, 2023
Wildcard Events by Year
New and unique speech events that are offered on a two-year rotation are meant to challenge competitors in their preparation and...
- Dec 4, 2023
NITOC Locations Since 2010
Each year in late May or early June, the Stoa Board of Directors hosts the National Invitational Tournament of Champions, commonly...
- Dec 1, 2023
Spring LD Resolution Announcement
After months of anticipation, the time has arrived for the announcement of the second LD resolution of the 2023-2024 debate season. This...
- Nov 14, 2023
Meet the Marketing Committee
Grassroots Servant Leadership: The Who, What, How of Stoa Stoa’s mission is to train homeschool students to speak boldly and change the...
- Nov 14, 2023
Meet the Training and Development Committee
Grassroots Servant Leadership: The Who, What, How of Stoa Stoa’s Training and Development Committee, chaired by Michelle Hawkinson, seeks...
- Nov 14, 2023
Meet the Tools and Tabulation Committee
Grassroots Servant Leadership: The Who, What, How of Stoa This month we direct our attention to the committee that keeps our tournaments...
- Nov 14, 2023
Meet the Communications Committee
Grassroots Servant Leadership: The Who, What, How of Stoa Like the stoa walkway supports free discussion, grassroots servant leadership...
- Sep 30, 2023
2023-2024 Team Policy Resolution
The Team Policy resolution for 2023–2024 is Resolved: The United States Federal Government should substantially reform its energy policy....
- Sep 30, 2023
Wildcard: IBox
This is the last year for Interp in a Box. Do not miss your chance to do an interp with props! As you prepare your speech, make sure you...
- Sep 18, 2023
Meet Our Student Prayer Leaders
Praying boldly isn’t just for adults. We think an emboldened prayer life is integral for our students as they are confronted by the...
- Aug 31, 2023
Tools & Tabulation Committee
The Tools and Tabulation Committee supports and maintains the technology required for smooth Stoa operations. Chaired by Mike Diaz, their...
- Aug 31, 2023
Objectivity and Advocacy
This resolution encourages students to explore the ethical principles that underlie media practice and our information ecosystem. At...
- Aug 31, 2023
Power of Prayer
If you have been in Stoa for any length of time, you have probably become familiar with our Vision Statement, inspiring us “to develop...