Speech & Debate: Find Your Voice
Step up and find your voice. Learn how to speak confidently, listen carefully, and express ideas clearly and respectfully. Practice giving speeches, joining friendly debates, and working with classmates to support your points with reasoning and evidence. Build public speaking, critical thinking, and teamwork skills while gaining the confidence to think on your feet and engage thoughtfully with different perspectives.
Michael Prior
Michael Prior has been teaching history in Woburn for the last 20 yrs. In addition, he has been a professional Standup Comedian for the last 30 yrs. He mixes laughter and learning in his classroom.
Paul Wexler
Paul Wexler is the long time Speech and Debate Coach at Needham High School. Coach of dozens of national award winners (including a national champion), his students have gone to success in medicine, computer science, and the law as well as becoming recognized restauranteurs, musicians, and international pun contests. He is proudest of his work with students "quieter than church mice" who have found their voice through speech and debate.
Speech & Debate -W1 AM Gr 5-7
Instructors:
- Michael Prior
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Jul 6th 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Arlington High School |
| Tue, Jul 7th 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Arlington High School |
| Wed, Jul 8th 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Arlington High School |
| Thu, Jul 9th 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Arlington High School |
| Fri, Jul 10th 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Arlington High School |
Speech & Debate -W5 AM Gr 6-9
Instructors:
- Paul Wexler
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 3rd 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Arlington High School |
| Tue, Aug 4th 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Arlington High School |
| Wed, Aug 5th 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Arlington High School |
| Thu, Aug 6th 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Arlington High School |
| Fri, Aug 7th 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Arlington High School |
Speech & Debate -W6 PM Gr 6-9
Instructors:
- Paul Wexler
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 10th 2026 | 12:30 - 3:30 PM | Arlington High School |
| Tue, Aug 11th 2026 | 12:30 - 3:30 PM | Arlington High School |
| Wed, Aug 12th 2026 | 12:30 - 3:30 PM | Arlington High School |
| Thu, Aug 13th 2026 | 12:30 - 3:30 PM | Arlington High School |
| Fri, Aug 14th 2026 | 12:30 - 3:30 PM | Arlington High School |