Speech and Debate
An award-winning speech team focusing on the performance of literature, platform speaking, and debate
Speech and debate emphasize the development of communication skills that are so essential today. MCC’s Speech and Debate team competes in a variety of oral interpretation and public speaking events throughout the year. The group focuses on the performance of literature, platform speaking, and debate to enhance the development of communication skills.
The Speech and Debate club meets every Monday at 4 p.m. in A226. Meetings are open to all students interested in developing their public speaking and performance poise. No audition is required.
Speech and Debate Team Awards
2025 Phi Rho Pi National Tournament Results
- Mark Luchsinger (McHenry): Silver for International Public Debate
- Mark Luchsinger (McHenry): Bronze for Speaking to Entertain
- Caden Kotecki (Harvard): Bronze for International Public Debate
- Calvin Hamill (Spring Grove): Bronze for International Public Debate
- Shadwell/Dittus Speech and Debate Tournament, Elgin Community College, 12/2/23
Elsbeth Haylock, 6th in Persuasive Speaking
Mark Luchsinger, semi-finalist in International Public Debate and 4th place in Individual Speaker Sweepstakes
- Alumni Classic Tournament, University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 12/3/23
Elsbeth Haylock, 3rd in Persuasive Speaking