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Senior urges board to make novice debate an honors course; board says honors novice will be offered next year
Summary
A Washburn senior asked the board to grant honors credit for novice debate, citing academic and interpersonal benefits; board members thanked the student and announced the district will offer honors novice debate in the coming school year.
Ophelia, a senior at Auburn Washburn, told the board she and other students are discouraged from enrolling in novice debate because it currently does not carry honors credit. She said debate “teaches you more than just research, more than just studying,” and described the activity as a form of competitive learning that helped her become a National Merit finalist.
The board responded directly to the student’s request. The chair thanked Ophelia for speaking and said staff and Learning Services have recognized the need; the board announced that "for the next school year, we will be offering honors novice debate." Board members asked a few clarifying questions about college plans and course numbering but framed the outcome as an operational change staff will implement next year.
