Jun 1, 2021
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Patrick Ortiz
To round out the academic year, we’re excited to highlight Patrick Ortiz in this month’s spotlight. Patrick competed in Stoa and NCFCA...
May 1, 2021
Stoa Seniors Speak - 2021
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May 1, 2021
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Audrie Ford
In honor of NITOC 2021 later this month, this spotlight features Audrie Ford, a former NITOC Tournament Champion who competed in Stoa...
May 1, 2021
Check Your Evidence
As we approach NITOC, it is important to discuss adjudication—a formal judgment on a disputed matter. Though Stoa is a league that...
May 1, 2021
Avoid Speech Overtime Penalties
Fourteen seconds of grace… but for whom? Most speech competitors have refined their speeches and finish on time. However, some speeches...
Apr 13, 2021
3rd Place - "The Bitter Cup" by Clara Harney
"The Bitter Cup" How is it we so often stare complacently At that solemn reminder hewn from wood A beam across another in humility How...
Apr 13, 2021
1st Place - “Little Asian Girl in the White Boys’ Club” by Isabella Chow
The topic of race and gender is divisive in today’s political climate. On one hand, some claim that color doesn’t really matter – that...
Apr 13, 2021
2nd Place - “All Manner of Thing” by Sophie Klomparens
"All Manner of Thing" Though Love once reared the Hell that broke Achilles’ rage and weary heart, And built the horse that breached the...
Apr 1, 2021
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Esther Wickham
This month we feature Esther Wickham, who competed with Dikaios in San Bernardino, CA, from 2013 to 2019. Esther is currently attending...
Apr 1, 2021
Debate Support v. Debate Evidence
As mentioned in the Team Policy and Lincoln Douglas Debate Rules, debaters may make use of a “wide variety of support to defend and...
Mar 1, 2021
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Kasey Leander
Our March spotlight features Kasey Leander, who competed in NCFCA and Stoa with Resolve in Colorado from 2008 to 2012. He graduated from...
Mar 1, 2021
Interps--Uniquely Yours!
The descriptions of all Stoa interpretive events state the competitor creates an original rendition of a story. Start by cutting your...
Mar 1, 2021
Training and Development Resources
The Training & Development Committee exists to make your job as a coach easier through sharing our combined knowledge and experience. All...
Feb 1, 2021
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Denise Sprimont
Irvine, CA Our February spotlight features Denise Sprimont, who competed with S.C.A.R.L.E.T. in Irvine, CA, from 2010-2016. She attended...
Feb 1, 2021
NITOC Venues: How Do We Find Them?
Your Venue Search Committee continually works behind the scenes to secure NITOC venues. The Committee works two years ahead to obtain...
Jan 1, 2021
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: John David Logan
Washington, D.C. Our first Alumni Spotlight of 2021 highlights John David Logan, who competed with Invictus Fides in Texas from...
Jan 1, 2021
Servant Heart Award
What better way to begin your year than with a smile as you serve! Stoa’s Servant Heart Award recognizes both clubs and individuals for...
Jan 1, 2021
Attend Judge Orientation!
“I have been judging for years. I already know how to judge. So why should I go to Judge Orientation?” Attending a Stoa judge orientation...
Dec 1, 2020
ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Sam Youmans
Siloam Springs, AR This month’s Alumni Post features Sam Youmans from Siloam Springs, AR. Sam competed with Rising Eagles from 2014-2018...
Dec 1, 2020
Keys to Successful Interpretations
Choose Quality Literature Content is key! Classical literature is a great choice. Look for stories worth telling. Selections should be...