Congratulations are in order for Marlborough Debate! The School’s debate team has achieved a remarkable honor, earning the 2023-2024 Leading Chapter Award in the West Los Angeles District from the National Speech and Debate Association. This recognition highlights the team’s outstanding accomplishments from the past six seasons of debate.
The Leading Chapter Award is the highest accolade a school can receive from the National Speech and Debate Association. It recognizes exceptional student participation and achievement in speech and debate activities. Out of more than 3,000 member schools nationwide, Marlborough Debate was one of only 107 schools to be recognized with this distinguished honor this year. This achievement reflects the dedication and hardwork of Marlborough’s students and debate coaches over the past six years. In their letter to Marlborough Debate Program Head Adam Torson congratulating him on this incredible award, the National Speech and Debate Association wrote, “In [those six years], several hundred students have been taught communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration skills through speech and debate. The Leading Chapter Award serves as an indication of your relentless dedication to these students and to speech and debate education. Your efforts truly embody our mission to empower youth.”
The School will be presented with a commemorative plaque at the 2024-2025 district tournament to honor this accomplishment. This award not only celebrates the current team’s success but also recognizes Marlborough Debate’s longstanding commitment to empowering youth through speech and debate education.
Congratulations to all the students, coaches, and supporters who have contributed to the Marlborough School debate team's spectacular achievement!