Speech and Debate as Whole Person Formation

Familiaris Podcast for Catholic School Leaders · May 28, 2026 · 1h 3m

Speech and debate do far more than prepare students for competition; they shape how young people think, listen, argue, and engage as citizens. Dr. Jaime Madison Vasquez sits down with Ethan Tong, Jonathan Peele, and Anne McClure to explore how Catholic schools and families can enter this space and use it as a vehicle for whole-person formation and parent partnership.

Guests:

* Ethan Tong, League Administrator, High School Moot Court Association

* Jonathan Peele, Director of Speech and Debate, Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation

* Anne McClure, Board Member, High School Moot Court…