The National Speech and Debate Association recognizes each student with points based off of their accomplishments at each tournament. As students gain more experience, and therefore more points, they are recognized with “degrees.” Students who gain their first 25 points with the NSDA and receive the “Degree of Merit” become official team members of our National Forensic League chapter which is the Honor Society attached to Speech & Debate.
As a team, Durham Academy uses these degrees to measure the relative size, strength and health of our program.
In 2014, the team earned 60 degrees.
In 2015, the team earned 45 degrees.
In 2016, the team earned 107 degrees.
In 2017, the team earned 87 degrees.
In 2018, the team earned 105 degrees.
This year, our goal is to reach at least 100.
As of this moment, we have earned 116 new degrees - giving us a current strength of 339.
As a team, Durham Academy uses these degrees to measure the relative size, strength and health of our program.
In 2014, the team earned 60 degrees.
In 2015, the team earned 45 degrees.
In 2016, the team earned 107 degrees.
In 2017, the team earned 87 degrees.
In 2018, the team earned 105 degrees.
This year, our goal is to reach at least 100.
As of this moment, we have earned 116 new degrees - giving us a current strength of 339.