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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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The student news site of Coral Gables Senior High School

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Sara Lecon and Naomi Galex stand proudly with their speech and debate medals. They someday hope to earn a trophy.

Working Toward Speech and Debate Nationals

Kate Kuryla and Gracie Luzarraga Mar 29, 2024

Sitting across from each other, Sara Lecon and Naomi Galex are surrounded by law notes and case samples of possible arguments.  With each point they craft and rebuttal they practice, the intensity in...

During the final week of October, Jorge Valero visited Mexico to learn about Hispanic culture and was allowed to share his experiences through the Scholas Occurrentes organization with Mexican citizens.

Jorge Valero: Long Live Mexico, and Long Live World Peace

Melanie Ozuna, Staff Writer Dec 6, 2019

As  senior Jorge Valero reviewed his emails in hopes of finding college updates on his admission status, he discovered an invitation that would change his life forever. An email sent by the Scholas Occurentes...

Combatting America's Number One Fear: Public Speaking

Combatting America’s Number One Fear: Public Speaking

Emily Simon, Staff Writer Jan 27, 2017

Most people are more terrified of public speaking than they are of death. Topping the list of people's worst fears, the art of public speaking can not only be nerve-wracking but also difficult. Although...

Students always find ways to have fun at competitions!

Speech & Debate: Public Speaking Never Felt So Good

Olivia Pelaez, Staff Writer May 19, 2016

Do you love new experiences and arguing higher-level topics with others? Speech and Debate may be the right club for you! While most schools have a debate class, Gables has a club instead. It creates...

Public speaking can be easy to overcome if you handle it right.

Conquering the Audience

Kelsy Pacheco, Staff Writer May 9, 2014

We all know that feeling of nervousness before standing up in front of a class to present an essay or a project. Some people stutter. Others forget what they were going to say. These are all common symptoms...

The Coral Gables Speech and Debate Club after winning big at Coral Springs.

Debate Competiton

Camilo Bacca, Staff Writer Dec 23, 2013

On December 14, the Coral Gables Debate Club competed at the National Forensic League competition at Coral Springs High School; the team entered in a variety of competitions that encompassed both speech...

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