Sacred Heart School in Kingston will host statewide speech & debate meet October 25

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Sacred Heart School to host Ninth Annual MSDL All-Novice Speech and Debate Meet and Judge Training

KINGSTON, MA, ISSUED OCTOBER 20, 2014…Sacred Heart School (www.sacredheartkingston.com), a private, Catholic, co-educational school for students in preschool through grade 12, will host the Ninth Annual Massachusetts Speech & Debate League (MSDL) All-Novice Speech and Debate Meet and Judge Training on Saturday, October 25.

The Speech & Debate Meet begins at 8:00 and runs through approximately 4:00 p.m.

The purpose of the MSDL All-Novice Speech Meet is to give new speech competitors a chance to compete in a less intimidating, educational environment prior to the start of the regular MSDL season. All students who are classified as novices under MSDL rules are invited to participate. Students with two or more years of experience in high school forensics are invited to judge.

The Massachusetts Speech & Debate League directs high school competitive speech and debate events. In addition to the competition, the MSDL will offer a morning training session for new and returning judges, providing them with what they need to know about judging a round, event rules, criteria for judging, and writing constructive ballots.

“It is an honor to be hosting the MSDL All-Novice Speech and Debate Meet,” said Daniel Sapir, Speech and Debate Coach for Sacred Heart School, who added, “Being selected as the host site for what will be a highly attended event with upwards of 500 coaches, judges, competitors and spectators is particularly gratifying as it comes on the heels of wonderful achievements of our Speech and Debate program.”

Coach Sapir’s sentiments were echoed by Sacred Heart School President Pamela Desmarais, who said, “We are very proud of our Speech and Debate team and all they have accomplished. Our students have traveled and successfully competed nationally, and we are delighted to host them at our home for this important event.”

She added, “We encourage people to come to see this speech and debate event and get a better feel for one of the many wonderful things our school offers.”

In September, Sacred Heart senior Adam Tomasi topped 55 national debaters from across the United States, taking first place in Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate at Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Earlier this year, Sacred Heart Speech and Debate Coach Daniel Sapir earned national recognition as a “Second Diamond Coach” from the National Speech & Debate Association; as such he was officially honored at a national tournament in Kansas City, KS. The Sacred Heart School Speech and Debate Program is nationally recognized, offering instruction to students beginning as early as 6th grade.

About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart is a private, co-educational Catholic school system, which provides educational opportunities for students throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod, from preschool through grade 12. As a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Sacred Heart School strives to inspire minds, define character and encourage responsible leadership through a curriculum that prepares students to pursue knowledge throughout their lives. The school provides students with a strong liberal arts curriculum, and integrates technology into the hands of students with its One to One iPad Program. Sacred Heart also offers extensive athletic, arts and extra-curricular activities for students. Founded in 1947, the school underwent a governance change in July 2011, incorporating the Sacred Heart Schools in Kingston, MA as Sacred Heart School System, Inc. This new structure was implemented to assure the continuation of academic excellence of the Sacred Heart Schools for the future, as well as the Catholic mission and the religious community traditions. The school system serves students on a beautiful, expansive campus on Route 80 that includes three school buildings, a central administrative office, and athletic fields and facilities. Sacred Heart School welcomes students of all faiths and diverse backgrounds. The school prides itself in a commitment to developing the whole student, offering an independent school atmosphere and top-tier academics. Pamela Desmarais serves as the school’s President. The Sacred Heart campus is located at 251-399 Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA 02364. For additional information about the school, please visit www.sacredheartkingston.com or call 781-585-7511.