Niles North Team Hosts Free, Public Debates

The Niles North Debate Team’s inaugural season of competition is underway and they have already earned a championship from the University School Sunvitational at Nova Southeastern University. The team of freshmen hope to gain more experience and knowledge by attending debate institutes this summer. They are holding public debates at the Barnes & Noble Bookfair on Saturday, February 11 in order to fundraise for these debate opportunities.

The community is invited to watch free, public debates by Niles North debaters at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 11 at Barnes & Noble in Westfield Old Orchard at 4999 Old Orchard Center, Skokie. There will be an opportunity to ask questions of the coaches and debaters about what team practices and competitions are like. There will also be information about the new Introduction to Debate Course, a one semester class that fulfills the new public speaking graduation requirement for all incoming freshmen at Niles Township High Schools.  Purchases from the February 11 Bookfair must be accompanied by a Niles North Debate Team voucher in order to support the team. Contact Head Debate Coach Katie Gjerpen at katgje@d219.org for more information.