This episode of the Affton Unplugged podcast highlights the Affton High School Speech and Debate Team. The episode features interviews with the two faculty sponsors—Ms. Rice and Mrs. Bayha—and five student participants who share their experiences and competition results.
The sponsors explain that the speech side involves competitive acting with pieces like poetry and humorous interpretations, while the debate side follows a rigorous format on predetermined national topics, requiring extensive research and rebuttal preparation. Students discuss their individual events, the dedication required for preparation, and the strong sense of community and family they have found within the team.
