Public Speaking / Government

Faculty Sponsor: Julia Rizzuti and Steven Clark

Meeting Day/Time: A-day Mondays after school

Meeting Location: M215 or M208

The goal of the club is to foster global citizenship and understanding of international relations by simulating UN bodies, educating participants on world issues, and promoting peace and diplomacy through research, debate, and cooperative problem-solving

Faculty Sponsor: Jody Foye & Brandon Pierce

Meeting Day/Time: Wednesdays 8:00am

Meeting Location:  M119

The purpose of Ripple Effect is to produce speaking forum events. 

Instagram:  @ripple_effect_lt

Faculty Sponsor: Koren Gonzalez and Rebecca Culpepper

Meeting Day/Time: 3rd Tuesday of Every Month @ 4:20 + Competition Prep

Meeting Location:  M321 

CTSO--Law Enforcement and Public Service

Instagram: @lthsleapsclub

Faculty Sponsor: Natalie Walters

Meeting Day/Time: Wednesdays After School (4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.)

Meeting Location: F206

The purpose of this club shall be to engage students in civic education and leadership by providing hands-on experience in government processes, prepare members for participation in Texas YMCA Youth and Government conferences, develop public speaking and debate skills, and encourage civic responsibility by fostering an understanding of democratic principles.

Instagram: @lt_youth_and_government

Faculty Sponsor: Amiee Fisher

Meeting Day/Time: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4:20-5:30

Meeting Location: M215

Speech and Debate consists of the study of argumentation and rhetoric development on diverse environmental, social and political topics through multiple formats of competitive debate. Students are taught how to form arguments and listen critically as well as express those ideas in a constructive and efficient format. LTHS Speech and Debate enables students to compete in NSDA and TFA tournaments all over the state of Texas and beyond. From competitions at the University of Texas to Harvard, students of Speech and Debate refine their skills in events like Congressional Debate, Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Policy Debate, Public Forum Debate, Extemporaneous Speaking, Original Oratory, Informative Speaking, interpretation events, and more. Speech and Debate helps you become more well-rounded and confident when speaking in front of a crowd. 

Instagram: ltspeechanddebate