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October 27, 2026
October 27, 2026
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THIS WEEKEND’S FALL TOURNAMENT!
THIS WEEKEND’S FALL TOURNAMENT!
We can’t believe it’s already our turn to host! Our GOHS Fall Tournament is one of the biggest events of the season. Because the tournament is being hosted right here at Grand Oaks High School, we will need a lot of help from our Speech & Debate families to make it successful.
We will need support with:
Volunteer judges (MOST URGENT!)
Hospitality, concession stand, and tournament-day help
Snacks and drinks; please send the following with your student based on their class period and labeled with their name, class period, and DEBATE:
1st & 8th period: case of bottled water
2nd period: case of bags of individual bags of chips
4th & 5th period: case of soda
7th period: case of regular size candy bars or sour candy
Whether you can donate items, volunteer for a few hours, judge a few rounds, or help behind the scenes, we need everyone who is able to pitch in.
Hosting a tournament of this size takes a team effort, and parent support makes a huge difference for our students, coaches, judges, and guests.
Thank you in advance for helping us make this a great event for our students and our entire Speech & Debate community.
IMPORTANT DATES
Oct 29 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Raising Cane’s Spirit Night
Oct 30 - 31: GOHS Fall Tournament
Nov 03 | All Day: Chick-Fil-A Spirit Day
Nov 10 | 6:30 PM: Monthly Booster Club Meeting
Nov 20 | All Day: Panda Express Spirit Day
Dec 12 | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Chipotle Spirit Night
Dec 16 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM: Speech & Debate Holiday Celebration
GRAND OAKS SWEEPSTAKES: 5TH PLACE!!!
GRAND OAKS SWEEPSTAKES: 5TH PLACE!!!
Friday Cy-Lakes Events
Friday Cy-Lakes Events
Farah Noguera & Rose Bedwell - 2nd Duet Acting
Nolan Sanders & Andrew Astramecki - 5th Duet Acting
Ian Campos & Rose Bedwell - 6th Duo Interp
Brandon Eldrige - 4th Humorous Interp
Andrew Astramecki - 5th Humorous Interp
Kenna McZeal - 4th Original Oratory
Farah Noguera - 2nd Program Oral Interp
Saturday Cy-Ridge Events
Saturday Cy-Ridge Events
Nolan Sanders & Andrew Astramecki - 1st Duet Acting
Ian Campos & Rose Bedwell - 3rd Duo Interp
Divya Rajkumar - 5th Humorous Interp
Ian Campos - 3rd Informative Speaking
Ashton Lowe - Novice LD Quarterfinalist
Ashton Lowe - 2nd Top Speaker Novice Lincoln Douglas
Kenna McZeal - 4th Original Oratory
Michaela Bicknell - Semifinalist Original Oratory
Farah Noguera - 2nd Program Oral Interp
Adrian Martinez - 6th Program Oral Interp
Conan Woermbke - LD Debate Octafinalist
Aaron Bettencourt & Josh Quevedo - PF Debate Quarterfinalist
Ethan Zientek & Blake Zientek - PF Debate Quarterfinalist
UPCOMING SPIRIT NIGHTS
Support GOHS Speech & Debate while grabbing a meal! We have two upcoming Spirit Nights, and every purchase made through the fundraiser helps support our students and program.
RAISING CANE’S: THURSDAY, OCT 29 | 5-9 PM
RAISING CANE’S: THURSDAY, OCT 29 | 5-9 PM
Stop by Raising Cane’s on Rayford Rd. and mention the GOHS Speech & Debate fundraiser when ordering, or use code RCFUND96 for online/app orders. Cane’s will donate 15% of qualifying sales back to our team!
CHICK-FIL-A: TUESDAY, NOV 03 | ALL DAY
CHICK-FIL-A: TUESDAY, NOV 03 | ALL DAY
Visit Chick-fil-A Grand Parkway North and mention the fundraiser before paying. Ordering through the Chick-fil-A app? Use code DEBATE at checkout.
Bring the family, invite some friends, and enjoy an easy meal while supporting GOHS Speech & Debate! 💙🧡
BOOSTER CLUB UPDATES
Memberships
Memberships
The Booster Club Membership is one of the easiest and most meaningful ways to support our Speech & Debate students. The Booster club membership helps fund tournament expenses, student meals, travel support, hospitality, team supplies, scholarships, awards, and other program needs.
Families can choose from several membership options based on the level of tournament support and volunteer involvement that works best for them.
Upcoming Meeting
Upcoming Meeting
Join us for our next GOHS Speech & Debate Booster Club meeting! This is a great opportunity to hear what’s coming up, meet other Speech & Debate families, learn about current team needs, volunteer opportunities, upcoming tournaments, fundraising, and ways we can support our students.
With several major events coming up, we would love to have more parents join us, get involved, and help us finish the semester strong. Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there!
November 10, 2026
6:30 PM
Woodson's Reserve Clubhouse
WE NEED YOU!
WE NEED YOU!
Join a Committee or Volunteer When You Can
A successful Speech & Debate program takes a village, and there is a place for every parent or guardian who wants to help.
You do not have to make a year-long commitment to make a difference. Families can join a committee, volunteer for individual events, donate food or supplies, help with a special project, judge at a tournament, or simply pitch in when their schedule supporters.
Fundraising Committee
Fundraising Committee
Help us generate the financial support needed for tournaments, travel, supplies, team expenses, and other program needs.
Volunteers can help brainstorm fundraisers, reach out to businesses and community partners, assist with sponsorships and donations, and connect us with potential supporters.
Hospitality Committee
Hospitality Committee
If you enjoy organizing, hosting, feeding people, or helping behind the scenes, we would love your help!
Hospitality volunteers may assist with food and refreshments, meal delivery, event-day volunteers, setup and cleanup, welcoming judges and guests, and tournament hospitality areas.
Other Ways to Help
Other Ways to Help
Can’t commit to a committee? No problem! We often need help with judging, tournament-day support, food and snack donations, setup and cleanup, special events, sponsorship connections, and other short-term needs throughout the year.
Even helping once or twice makes a difference.
AVAILABLE NOW! Limited Edition GOHS LoudCups!
AVAILABLE NOW! Limited Edition GOHS LoudCups!
LOUDCUPS are officially IN! This 16 oz 2-in-1 tumbler combines your favorite drink with a built-in blow horn, giving every Grizzly fan - moms, dads, and kids - a fun, unforgettable way to cheer louder than ever. Check out the video to see the cup in action!
HELP US CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY SPONSORS
HELP US CONNECT WITH COMMUNITY SPONSORS
Our students compete throughout the year, and community sponsorships can help us provide additional resources, tournament support, meals, travel assistance, supplies, scholarships, and other opportunities for the team.
If you own a business, work for a company that supports local schools, or know a business owner who may be interested in supporting GOHS Speech & Debate, we would love an introduction.
Sponsorship support may include financial contributions, donated goods or services, restaurant partnerships, event support, or other community connections.
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Did you know you can support the GOHS Speech & Debate program just by shopping at Kroger? It's simple and doesn't cost a thing! Login to your app or online account and navigate to Rewards then Community Rewards. Search for code XP456, select Grand Oaks HS Speech & Debate Booster Club, and save. It’s that easy!
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