

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 30, 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 19, 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...
Apr 1, 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 31, 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...
Mar 28, 2024


Meet the Debate Committee!
Grassroots Servant Leadership: The Who, What, How of Stoa The Debate Committee is currently composed of 7 members from a variety of...
Mar 1, 2024


On Resolution Two
A new resolution is now being debated. Here are some tips to make the case-writing process more effective: Analyze This resolution pits...
Mar 1, 2024


Meet the Alumni Committee!
Grassroots Servant Leadership: The Who, What, How of Stoa Alumni Committee The Stoa Alumni Committee (chaired by Denise Sprimont-Vasquez)...
Feb 18, 2024


Did You Know?
Recruiting and Educating Judges We have tools for recruiting and educating judges in our Stoa Resource Finder under Tournament Resources...
Feb 18, 2024


Software Project Update
The Tools and Tabulation Committee has been working hard to bring a new tool to the Stoa community. This tool will integrate the...
Feb 18, 2024


Check Mark Reminder
NOTE: the new percentages for 2024-2025 season are below: Invitational Model National Invitation Model: Two Green Checks Two Green Check...
Feb 18, 2024


Creating a Culture of Prayer
In Stoa, we want the club experience to cultivate a community where lifelong friendships can be made as we grow and sharpen one another....
Feb 18, 2024


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...
Feb 18, 2024


Judge Orientation
As the busy spring tournament season approaches, the Speech Committee would like to remind all parents to attend Judge Orientation....
Jan 1, 2024


Meet Advancement and Partnerships!
Our committee started as Fundraising, but Advancement and Partnerships better define our committee’s objectives in advancing the Stoa...
Dec 26, 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