the macken speech & debate team
Welcome to Macken Collegiate Forensics!
The Macken Speech & Debate Team is the official forensics team for Saint Mary's College. We develop and enhance critical thinking, advocacy and research skills through participation in individual events (platform, interpretive and limited preparation speaking events) and debate (parliamentary and Lincoln-Douglas). The team includes students from all academic disciplines and is designed to develop skills in ethical and socially responsible public communication. Team membership also provides opportunities to expand your social and professional horizons.
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From left: Esteban Salinas, team donor Joe Siler, team sponsor John Macken, Ana Diaz, assistant coach Logan Newell, Elizabeth Patterson, Chelsea O'Sullivan, Director and head coach Cathy Glenn, Alana Armstrong, SMC major gifts officer Ron Turner, Shana Dhillon, George Emmons, and David Azcarraga.
Macken Speech & Debate is a proud member of the following organizations:
- American Forensic Association
- National Parliamentary Debate Association
- International Debate Education Association
- Northern California Forensic Association
- National Christian College Forensics Association
Speech and Debate Podcast
Cathy Glenn, Elizabeth Patterson, Logan Newell
