Speech and Debate – The Texan Times

Judges Wanted!

August 22, 2019

The Ray Speech and Debate Team is hosting its annual tournament at Ray High School on September 21st, 2019. With the date quickly approaching, a few extra hands would be extremely helpful. If you or someone that you know is 18 ye...

State Qualifications at T-M Tournament, NIETOC Qualifications at Churchill Tournament

Morgan Kuchta

January 23, 2019

On January 19, 2019, the Ray Speech and Debate team traveled to Tuloso-Midway to compete. Their efforts resulted in two state qualifications! Daniel Gardiner earned a state qualification in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, while Aamil Farishta ea...

Speech & Debate: Results from Victoria East and UIL Congress Competitions

November 14, 2018

Five Finalists at the Mary Carroll Speech and Debate Tournament

Morgan Kuchta

November 10, 2018

On November 3rd, the Ray Speech and Debate Team had five members place in finals! The results are down below. Kevin Craig: Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking, 2nd place Zoe Robinson: Dramatic Interpretation, 4th plac...

Speech and Debate Success at the Ronald Reagan High Dutch Invitational!

Morgan Kuchta

October 14, 2018

From October 12 to October 13, 2018, the W.B. Ray High School Speech and Debate Team competed at the Ronald Reagan High Dutch Invitational in San Antonio, resulting in two members earning state qualifications! Anahita Farisht...

Speech and Debate Success at PSJA Southwest!

Morgan Kuchta

October 14, 2018

On October 13, 2018, the W.B. Ray High School Speech and Debate Team competed at the PSJA Southwest High School tournament. The finals results are as follows: Carlos Carroll: Congressional Debate, 2nd place Evan Hsiang: ...

Ray Speech and Debate Wins Big at Valley Tournament!

Carlos Carroll

September 25, 2018

This past Saturday, September 22, 2018, the Ray Speech and Debate Team traveled over two hours south to Harlingen, Texas to compete at the Harlingen High School South TFA Tournament. The team took a large squad of 38 people, man...

Volunteering Opportunity for Speech and Debate

Morgan Kuchta, Advertising Manager

September 17, 2018

Clear your schedules ladies and gentlemen! The Ray Speech and Debate Team is hosting its annual tournament on at Ray High School on February 9th, 2019. With the date quickly approaching, a few extra hands would be extremely hel...