About Us
LCC has a strong and successful Forensics (speech and debate) program. Members participate in regional and individual contests, enjoying success against two-year and four-year schools alike.
The program is affiliated with Phi Rho Pi, the National Forensics Society.
A number of scholarships are open for interested students.
Congratulations!
LCC's Fighting Smelt Forensics Team was ranked fourth in the nation among community colleges for International Public Debate following its very strong showing at the Pi Kappa Delta National Convention and Tournament March 23-26, 2011.
In Photo
Front, from left, Coach Michael Dugaw, who received the organization’s outstanding teaching award and was named to the Order of Attainment; Christopher Mahon, third in the nation for International Public Debate in the Novice Division, Kristina Espinoza, ninth in the nation, and Jeremy Schoenberg, national champion; and other award winners, second row, Beau Woodward, Colten Sullivant and Josh Wright (22nd in nation); and back, Jared McEntire.
Recent News Stories
- Smelt Classic Draws Almost 200 Debaters to LCC, November 10, 2011
- LCC Forensics Team Excels at Northwest Championship, May 5, 2011
- LCC debaters argue their way into top national spots, The Daily News, April 8, 2011
- LCC Debaters Dominate at National Tournament, March 30, 2011
- LCC Debate Team Wins Awards at Two Recent Tournaments, March 17, 2011
- LCC Debate Team Ends Quarter With a Win, December 21, 2010
- Lower Columbia College Forensics Team Posts Successful Year, May 12, 2009
- Sumner graduate becomes top debater, The Herald, April 8, 2009
- Great debate: LCC student makes waves at national competition, The Daily News, April 5, 2009
- National champs, again: Debate duo wins second title, University of Nevada, Reno, News, March 31, 2009
- Lower Columbia College debater places second at national tournament, March 26, 2009
- Nevada's Dynamic Duo,University of Nevada, Reno, Web, March 27, 2009
- LCC Forensics Team posts solid showing, March 16, 2009
"This team has come further than any team I have ever coached. They have applied themselves and made tremendous progress. I am quite proud of them."
- Mike Dugaw, Speech and Debate Team Coach
Club Meetings
Monday and Wednesday, 2:40 - 4:40 pm, Rose Center for the Arts Building Room 141.
For more information contact
Speech and Debate Team Coach