4 Day debate style program for high school freshman
This is the introductory program to the National Hispanic Institute in which 9th grade students compete in a debate style program against teams different regions of Texas, comprised of freshman students. This is the only program in which students train for and attend/compete as the Dallas Region. Our students undergo a 12 week long training period where we hold weekly training sessions and prepare them to compete in their selected debate category (Extemporaneous Speaking, Oratory, Cross Examination, & Mock Trial). The Great Debate is aimed to expand intellectual thought by discussing and debating important issues that effect the Latino community, all while honing and perfecting communication, presentation, and critical thinking skills.
