This column is taking a break from a debate topic to survey students about interest in competing in a speech and debate. Korea already has a few high school events and several college events. Well, those of us at the Korea Forensics League would like to offer an event to middle school students. If you are a middle school student interested in speech and debate please send answers to the following questions to me, Roger Hatridge, at Hatridge@gmail.com.

1) Are you interested in attending a middle school speech and debate event this year?

2) Would you be able to attend an event this June?

3) Will you be able to attend a larger event in October or November of 2008?

4) Which of the following events are you interested in?
a. Debating
b. Speaking
c. Acting

5) Do you need help finding partners?

6) Do you need help in better understanding any of the events?

7) Will you or your school provide judges for the tournament? (1 judge for every 4 kids)

8) What is your name?

9) What is your email address?

10) What is your cell phone number?

11) What is your parent's cell number?

12) What grade are you in?

13) What school do you attend?

14) Would you like to receive more information about future middle school opportunities?

15) Do you have any other questions or comments?


Thank you for your time in helping with this information. If you would like to fill out an electronic form of this survey, please request that in an email to Hatridge@gmail.com. I'll be back next week with another debate topic. Incidentally, if you would ever like to request a topic or ask a debate question, don't hesitate to email me.