TFA State

You can also check see how some of our former debaters fared at the High School State tournament this past weekend.  These students sacrificed the first part of their spring break to compete in South Grand Prairie.  You can find Lanier alums at Lamar, Bellaire, Strake Jesuit, St.Thomas High School, Friendswood and Debakey.

If I've left any school out please let me know.

2013 State Results

Spring Break Reading

This month's print issue of National Geographic has two articles related to debate topics: Energy and drone use.  There are articles about fracking and the burgeoning drone industry.  These are two areas where science and technology bleed into debate, so if you need something to read I highly recommend checking these articles out.

(With homage to Levar Burton from Reading Rainbow) But don't take my word for it!

March PF - CON

Here's an article explaining how the health care mandate is:
1. Constitutional - The Supreme Court ruled that the penalty amounts to a tax and falls within the government's taxing powers.

2. Handles the "adverse selection process" - By requiring everyone to have health insurance it broadens the consumer base.