January PF Topic:
Resolved: That by 2040, the federal government should mandate that all passenger vehicles and light trucks sold in the United States be powered by alternative fuels.
January/February LD Topic:
Resolved: The United States ought to submit to jurisdiction of an international court designed to prosecute crimes against humanity.
Updated briefs for the PF and LD topics can be found in the [...]

Congrats to DJ Walker and Hannah Mitchell, both winners of scholarships awarded by The Posse-Atlanta Foundation.   DJ and Hannah have been awarded full-ride scholarships to Boston University and Bard College, respectively.  Congratulations!  We are so proud of you!
Class of ‘09: As you learn of where you are headed to college and/or any scholarships  you receive, be sure and let Mario [...]

I hope you have caught some of the Grady HS Speech and Debate Team on “CNN Newsroom,” Monday through Friday, 11:00am- 1:00pm on CNN.  We are featured in a six-part series showcasing high school students and their views on issues facing the US and the world.  So far, the two topics have included “Paying for College” and how “Our Generation [...]

I realize, as we head into a New Year, I have yet to post the results from the Isidore Newman tournament!  Here ya go:
Mike Robinson and Lucas Bailey- Champions, Public Forum
Hannah Mitchell- 5th place, Oral Interp; Champion, Dramatic Interp
Taylor Walker- 2nd place, Dramatic Interp
Wesley Powell- 5th place, Humorous Interp; tie for 3rd, Dramatic Interp
Matt Ward- 6th place, Dramatic Interp; 3rd [...]

In between our Po’ Boys and Gumbo, Senior Mike Robinson and Sophomore Lucas Bailey advanced to the final round in Public Forum! They’re competing against Montgomery Academy.