Advisor: Charlie Boles Email: charlie@rosedebate.com This introductory public speaking program helps students practice the fundamentals that every child needs in order to communicate effectively — whether on the playground, in a classroom, or on the stage. Some of the skills we practice: Posture Speaking clearly and with expressiveness Making conversation The program rotates to a new focus roughly every 10 weeks. Each 10-week term features a mini-presentation halfway through the term and ends with a creative project and presentation. The program requires some basic reading/writing skills, although for younger students we focus on in-class activities rather than handouts or written assignments.