Warrenton High School Speech and Debate

09/25/2026

So many amazing things happening across our school! Another David Ross shoutout!

Congratulations to our students of the week!

09/22/2026

Hey Warrenton! Want to level up your swag and support your local brainiacs? The Warrenton Speech and Debate Store is live! Help us take these whiz kids to new heights...and maybe even to nationals? 😉

Check out the store by using the code below or here is the link!
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/FyTjZG1XWS?utm_source=school&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=store_shop&utm_content=products

09/16/2026

WO TOWN! WHAT’S UP! 📢🔥

The rumors are true... **WE ARE BACK & ONLINE!** 💻✨

Our brand-new **Warrenton Speech and Debate Online Store** is officially OPEN! Show off your team pride and gear up for the season with our exclusive debate gear and official **Warrior Gear**! ⚔️🏆

Best of all? **Every single purchase directly supports our team** so we can travel to more tournaments, bring home the trophies, and represent Wo Town on the big stage! 🚌🎤

**Shop the Grand Opening Today:**
👉 **https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/FyTjZG1XWS**

**What’s in the Shop?**

* 👕 Official **Warrior Gear** & team apparel
* ☕ Cool Speech & Debate merch, exclusive gear, and more!
* 🎁 Great gifts for parents, alumni, and supporters!

Check out the photos below to see what we have!

Stop by the online shop, grab some slick Warrior merch, and help send our team down the road to victory this season! Spread the word, share the link, and let's make some noise! 🎟️🔥

07/21/2026

📣 Hope everyone is having a great summer!

As we look ahead to the new season, our Speech & Debate public calendar is officially live. Check it out to stay on top of practice schedules, tournament dates, and important deadlines.

🔗 Access the Calendar Here: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y182ZDk4NGY5NmVhNDkxYWYzNGI0MGU0NTIwYzk1Y2ZiYzU3NTllNWU5YzAxZTA4ZjhkOTcwNWIyMGU0ZWZkMmRhQGdyb3VwLmNhbGVuZGFyLmdvb2dsZS5jb20

*Please note: TO add the calendar, you must use a computer; this CANNOT be done on a phone.

05/01/2026

🏆 Speech & Debate End-of-Year Banquet 🏆
While many of us are still riding the high from State, it’s already time to gear up for our final celebration! Join us as we toast to a year of hard work, growth, and success.

When: May 18th
Time: 6:00 PM CST
Where: The Commons (803 Pinckney, Warrenton, MO 63383)
Food: Potluck Style 🥘

How to attend:
Remember, only students can submit RSVPs! If you want to join the celebration, reach out to your student today to ensure they’ve sent in the details.

Let’s end the year on a high note! Save the date and we’ll see you there. 🎤✨

Quick Checklist for the Event:
Students: Make sure your RSVP is submitted via Stacked Team. (can't figure it out? Find Metts or Romano for help!)
Potluck: Start thinking about your favorite dish to share with the group!
Let’s end the year on a high note! Save the date, and we’ll see you there. 🎤✨ awards and recognition.

04/28/2026

04/28/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR STATE COMPETITORS! 🏆

Our Speech and Debate team just returned from a long, successful weekend at the State Tournament at Missouri State University. These students have been prepping since September, and their hard work truly paid off!

The Results:

Public Forum Debate: Wade Petersmeyer & Malia Hopper advanced to Quarterfinals and medaled 6th in the State!

Poetry Reading: A double medal win! KJ McJannet took 4th and Nevaeh Brown took 5th!

Radio Speaking: KJ McJannet medaled at 6th in the State.

Extemporaneous Speaking: Wade Petersmeyer (8th, International) and Malia Hopper (8th, US) both brought home medals!

Informative Speaking: Wade Petersmeyer medaled at 8th in the State.

We also want to recognize Jamie Berra (9th in Radio, 23rd in LD), Malia Hopper (9th in Oratory, 22nd in Dramatic), and the Duo team of Cheyenne Barnes and Aliva Herbel for their incredible effort in Springfield.

Speech and Debate is a marathon, not a sprint. Between flipping sides in debates and perfecting speech pieces for months, these students have shown incredible dedication. We are so proud of you! ❤️ 📣

04/25/2026

Finalist Shoutout: MSHSAA State Tournament!
The energy is high and the talent is even higher! Huge congratulations to our incredible students who have powered through the preliminary rounds to secure their spots as State Finalists.

We are so proud of the hard work, research, and heart these students have poured into their performances. Here is who will be representing us on the big stage:

Wade Petersmeyer: Informative Speaking, International Extemporaneous Speaking, and Public Forum Debate

Malia Hopper: US Extemporaneous Speaking and Public Forum Debate

Nevaeh Brown: Poetry

KJ McJannett: Poetry and Radio

📺 Watch Live!
Don't miss a second of the action. You can tune into the live stream to catch the final results and cheer on these students from home!

https://mshsaa.tv/?S=3951637&B=3951637

Good luck to all our finalists! Bring it home! 🏆🎤✨

MSHSAA TV | Live and On-Demand Video Streaming from the Missouri State High School Activities Association

04/25/2026

Late Night update! Wade Petersmeyer and Malia Hopper pulled out to quarterfinals! We are so very proud of them for placing in the top 8 in the state for Class 1!

04/24/2026

AND they're off! Debate rounds have started. The arguments finalized and the scores rolling in! We can't wait to see the final results. Regardless of the final scores, we are so proud of all of the progress this year! Remember, this one judge and one score does not define who you are as a competitor!