Speech
Speak Your Mind
Who says you can't be a nationally recognized speech & debate team and have fun at the same time? Meet the Speechies! In their 17 years of existence, the Bancroft Speech & Debate team has been a force in the Massachusetts Speech & Debate League. Working with experienced coaches, students become well versed in acting, storytelling, poetry, and current events. They participate in competitions all over the state and country, and they win. A lot.
Spoken Like True Champions
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Bancroft students and faculty traveled with alumnus Quanuquanei “Q” Karmue ‘01 to his home nation of Liberia to learn about the country’s people and culture.
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31 Bancroft students have been named Massachusetts State Champions since the team began in 2002.
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5 Bancroft Students have finished as finalists at the National Speech and Debate Tournament.
Keeping Up With The Speechies
Check out the team's dedicated page or twitter feed for all the latest news and information.
SPEECH COACHES
Chris Sheldon
Middle / Upper School Performing Arts & Drama Teacher
Upper School History Teacher
Pam Sheldon
Upper School Health / Science Teacher
Upper School Assembly Coordinator