Cougar Classic November 18 – Save the Date

Volunteer for the Cougar Classic The Cougar Classic is Asheville High/SILSA’s own speech and debate tournament! Held on November 18th (the Saturday before Thanksgiving), the Cougar Classic is our opportunity to show our hometown hospitality and is an event that...

Judge Training Sessions

Get trained We will offer judge training sessions at the beginning of the school year. See dates below. You can also complete the full judge training for any event with the resources on our site under Judge Training. Speech/Congress Events Judge TrainingSeptember 13,...

Welcome 2023 – 2024 Speech & Debate

Welcome to the AHS/SILSA Speech and Debate Team. If you are returning, we’re glad you’re back. If you are new, you’re about to be a part of what I think is the greatest experience your student can have while in high school. Please download this PDF...