San Ramon Student Hosts Speech & Debate Club
SAN RAMON, CA — Just in time for election debate season, Dougherty High School student Prisha Agarwal is helping her fellow students improve their gift of gab through a club called Future Speakers.
Agarwal began her public speaking journey as a young child, when she diligently prepared for “Show and Tell” presentations at school. In 5th grade, she participated in a speech competition, and moved to a district speech festival. Throughout middle school, Agarwal honed her skills through the DVHS Speech and Debate Summer Camp, and joined her school’s team. She is now vice president of Dougherty Valley’s Speech and Debate Team.
“I honestly don’t know who I would be without this skill—it has taught me to think on my feet and articulate my ideas clearly, both of which have been instrumental in and outside of professional settings,” Agarwhal told Patch.
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Agarwal hoped to share these valuable skills, and started Future Speakers as a school club just after her freshman year. She and 20 high school mentors experienced in debate help coach over 50 students, who learn skills like public speaking, debate, impromptu speaking, and intermediate debate. Each mentor works with two to three students during meetings, which are held every other Tuesday from 4-5 p.m. in the DVHS Commons Building.
At the end of each semester, the club hosts a showcase in which students present everything they’ve learned to their families and friends.
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Any student interested can email [email protected].
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