2026 Owl Invitational Fall
Athens Debate - Oct 17-18 | Status: Completed | 3:44 PM Pacific
Tournament Time: 3:44 PM Pacific
G. Middle School SPAR Event Prompts
MS HS Speech Round 1
Speaker 1
Round 1 Speaker 1 vs 2 Schools should replace traditional report cards with written feedback. Zoos do more good than harm for animals. Watching movies at home is better than going to the theater.Speaker 2
Round 1 Speaker 1 vs 2 Schools should replace traditional report cards with written feedback. Zoos do more good than harm for animals. Watching movies at home is better than going to the theater.Speaker 3
Speaker 3 vs 4 Schools should offer a four-day school week. Using public transportation is better than driving. Being able to fly is a better superpower than having super speed.Speaker 4
Speaker 3 vs 4 Schools should offer a four-day school week. Using public transportation is better than driving. Being able to fly is a better superpower than having super speed.Speaker 5
Speaker 5 vs 6 Students should be allowed to use laptops for all major assignments. Weekends should be longer. Being an early riser is better than staying up late.Speaker 6
Speaker 5 vs 6 Students should be allowed to use laptops for all major assignments. Weekends should be longer. Being an early riser is better than staying up late.
MS HS Speech Round 2
Speaker 1
Speaker 1 vs 2 Schools should eliminate homework on weekends. Wild animals should never be kept as pets. People should spend less time on their phones.Speaker 2
Speaker 1 vs 2 Schools should eliminate homework on weekends. Wild animals should never be kept as pets. People should spend less time on their phones.Speaker 3
Speaker 3 vs 4 Schools should have a longer lunch period. Video games are more engaging than traditional board games. Spending time with friends is more valuable than spending time alone.Speaker 4
Speaker 3 vs 4 Schools should have a longer lunch period. Video games are more engaging than traditional board games. Spending time with friends is more valuable than spending time alone.Speaker 5
Speaker 5 vs 6 Community service should be a requirement to graduate from high school. Everyone should have at least one hobby that does not involve technology. It is better to live in a city than in the countryside.Speaker 6
Speaker 5 vs 6 Community service should be a requirement to graduate from high school. Everyone should have at least one hobby that does not involve technology. It is better to live in a city than in the countryside.
MS HS Speech Round 3
Speaker 1
Speaker 1 vs 2 Schools should replace some textbooks with digital resources. Breakfast is more important than dinner. Students should be allowed to choose most of their classes.Speaker 2
Speaker 1 vs 2 Schools should replace some textbooks with digital resources. Breakfast is more important than dinner. Students should be allowed to choose most of their classes.Speaker 3
Speaker 3 vs 4 Schools should have a dedicated class period for reading books of students' choice. Time travel would be more useful than teleportation. Every student should learn a second language.Speaker 4
Speaker 3 vs 4 Schools should have a dedicated class period for reading books of students' choice. Time travel would be more useful than teleportation. Every student should learn a second language.Speaker 5
Speaker 5 vs 6 Students should be allowed to complete some assignments with partners instead of individually. Youth sports should focus more on improvement than winning. Desserts should be eaten before the main course.Speaker 6
Speaker 5 vs 6 Students should be allowed to complete some assignments with partners instead of individually. Youth sports should focus more on improvement than winning. Desserts should be eaten before the main course.
MS HS Speech FINALS
Speaker 1
Speaker 1 vs 2 Students should be allowed to retake any test they fail. Cities should create more green spaces. Everyone should learn basic computer programming.Speaker 2
Speaker 1 vs 2 Students should be allowed to retake any test they fail. Cities should create more green spaces. Everyone should learn basic computer programming.Speaker 3
Speaker 3 vs 4 Students should be allowed to use AI tools for brainstorming and research. Reading books is more rewarding than watching their movie adaptations. Social media has made communication better.Speaker 4
Speaker 3 vs 4 Students should be allowed to use AI tools for brainstorming and research. Reading books is more rewarding than watching their movie adaptations. Social media has made communication better.Speaker 5
Speaker 5 vs 6 Every student should be required to take a financial literacy class. E-Sports should be considered a sport. Humans should build a permanent city on the Moon.Speaker 6
Speaker 5 vs 6 Every student should be required to take a financial literacy class. E-Sports should be considered a sport. Humans should build a permanent city on the Moon.
MS SPAR Round 1
Speaker 1
Round 1 Speaker 1 vs 2 Schools should replace traditional report cards with written feedback. Zoos do more good than harm for animals. Watching movies at home is better than going to the theater.Speaker 2
Round 1 Speaker 1 vs 2 Schools should replace traditional report cards with written feedback. Zoos do more good than harm for animals. Watching movies at home is better than going to the theater.Speaker 3
Speaker 3 vs 4 Schools should offer a four-day school week. Using public transportation is better than driving. Statewide tests should be abolished.Speaker 4
Speaker 3 vs 4 Schools should offer a four-day school week. Using public transportation is better than driving. Statewide tests should be abolished.Speaker 5
Speaker 5 vs 6 Students should be allowed to use laptops for all major assignments. Weekends should be longer. Being an early riser is better than staying up late.Speaker 6
Speaker 5 vs 6 Students should be allowed to use laptops for all major assignments. Weekends should be longer. Being an early riser is better than staying up late.
MS SPAR Round 2
Speaker 1
Speaker 1 vs 2 Schools should eliminate homework on weekends. Wild animals should never be kept as pets. People should spend less time on their phones.Speaker 2
Speaker 1 vs 2 Schools should eliminate homework on weekends. Wild animals should never be kept as pets. People should spend less time on their phones.Speaker 3
Speaker 3 vs 4 Schools should have a longer lunch period. Video games are more engaging than traditional board games. Spending time with friends is more valuable than spending time alone.Speaker 4
Speaker 3 vs 4 Schools should have a longer lunch period. Video games are more engaging than traditional board games. Spending time with friends is more valuable than spending time alone.Speaker 5
Speaker 5 vs 6 Community service should be a requirement to graduate from high school. Everyone should have at least one hobby that does not involve technology. It is better to live in a city than in the countryside.Speaker 6
Speaker 5 vs 6 Community service should be a requirement to graduate from high school. Everyone should have at least one hobby that does not involve technology. It is better to live in a city than in the countryside.
MS SPAR Round 3
Speaker 1
Speaker 1 vs 2 Schools should replace some textbooks with digital resources. Breakfast is more important than dinner. Students should be allowed to choose most of their classes.Speaker 2
Speaker 1 vs 2 Schools should replace some textbooks with digital resources. Breakfast is more important than dinner. Students should be allowed to choose most of their classes.Speaker 3
Speaker 3 vs 4 Schools should have a dedicated class period for reading books of students' choice. Time travel would be more useful than teleportation. Every student should learn a second language.Speaker 4
Speaker 3 vs 4 Schools should have a dedicated class period for reading books of students' choice. Time travel would be more useful than teleportation. Every student should learn a second language.Speaker 5
Speaker 5 vs 6 Students should be allowed to complete some assignments with partners instead of individually. Youth sports should focus more on improvement than winning. Desserts should be eaten before the main course.Speaker 6
Speaker 5 vs 6 Students should be allowed to complete some assignments with partners instead of individually. Youth sports should focus more on improvement than winning. Desserts should be eaten before the main course.
MS SPAR Finals
Speaker 1
Speaker 1 vs 2 Students should be allowed to retake any test they fail. Cities should create more green spaces. Everyone should learn basic computer programming.Speaker 2
Speaker 1 vs 2 Students should be allowed to retake any test they fail. Cities should create more green spaces. Everyone should learn basic computer programming.Speaker 3
Speaker 3 vs 4 Students should be allowed to use AI tools for brainstorming and research. Reading books is more rewarding than watching their movie adaptations. Social media has made communication better.Speaker 4
Speaker 3 vs 4 Students should be allowed to use AI tools for brainstorming and research. Reading books is more rewarding than watching their movie adaptations. Social media has made communication better.Speaker 5
Speaker 5 vs 6 Every student should be required to take a financial literacy class. E-Sports should be considered a sport. Humans should build a permanent city on the Moon.Speaker 6
Speaker 5 vs 6 Every student should be required to take a financial literacy class. E-Sports should be considered a sport. Humans should build a permanent city on the Moon.