
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

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