{"id":1315,"date":"2013-04-05T07:40:54","date_gmt":"2013-04-05T11:40:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thseagleseye.com\/?p=1315"},"modified":"2013-04-05T07:40:54","modified_gmt":"2013-04-05T11:40:54","slug":"debate-club-teaches-the-intangible-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thseagleseye.com\/?p=1315","title":{"rendered":"Debate Club Teaches the Intangible"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ben Hazen \u201816<br \/>\n<em>EE<\/em> Staff Writer<\/p>\n<p>The education received during a student\u2019s four years of high school is arguably the most important in one\u2019s lifetime. These vital learning years come during an intense time in which the adolescent brain is always changing and developing into one of a young adult. <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This time period can be extremely stressful and tiring. Maintaining a positive outlook can help a student cope with the many troubles of school. Courses such as Mathematics, English, and Science, are all key components in shaping the future of a student. Diligence, and confidence toward good marks in these classes can very well determine your career path and ultimate future. <\/p>\n<p>However, making the most of your high school experience is not solely based off of academic grades. Instead, involvement in the school community and the joining of clubs can help relieve stress while building an adequate r\u00e9sum\u00e9 for the years ahead. <\/p>\n<p>Luckily, THS offers several unique and diverse extracurricular activities best suited for specific interests. Trumbull High currently offers more then 30 after school groups ranging from Robotics Club to Bible Club. Attending these after school actives can introduce you to some new people of all ages with the same basic interests as you. <\/p>\n<p>Currently at Trumbull High School, Mrs. Spalla advises the increasingly popular Debate Club. The Trumbull High Debate Team is an excellent club to join for any student with a flair for arguing. During Debate, \u201cstudents use analytical and effective communication skills\u201d meaning, the ability to think on your feet and construct a persuasive argument. <\/p>\n<p>Debate Club focuses on teaching the intangible skills of formulating an argument in a limited amount of time. One must learn to support their opinion with clear and decisive facts. This daunting task is seen elsewhere, not just during formal debates. It is imperative that students know how to support their opinion based off of the given information. <\/p>\n<p>Debate Club is a fun and stress free way to learn these all-important skills. Mastering these skills are beyond helpful in other aspects of your academic life. For example, writing a position paper is based off of the same structured principals of debating. Both a position paper and a verbal debate are ways of organizing an argument.  Some high schools across the state are even beginning to offer Debate as an everyday elective. <\/p>\n<p>A class such as Debate would no doubt enhance the ability to dispute while exposing students to hot topics across our nation. <\/p>\n<p>As of right now, Debate Club has 15 members of all different grades. Mrs, Spalla says, \u201cEach individual in this club does a phenomenal job. Debate Club is a fun and friendly environment for students to learn and express their opinions in a constructive manner. More members would be warmly welcomed!\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Debate Club is held every Thursday after school in room B13.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ben Hazen \u201816 EE Staff Writer The education received during a student\u2019s four years of high school is arguably the most important in one\u2019s lifetime. 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