NEWSLETTER

GOHS had an incredible showing at the State Tournament! Our students represented our school with talent, dedication, and Grizzly pride.

Octos (Top 9 in the State):

• World Schools Debate Team: Gabby Buhl, Parker Russo, Evie Phillips, MaKaila Ott

Semifinalists:

• Nia Bruno - Informative Speaking

• Evan Taylor & Ben Bedwell - Duet Acting

• Emerson Marco & Brandon Eldridge - Duet Acting

• Ian Campos - Prose

Quarterfinalists:

• Evan Taylor - Humorous Interpretation

• Farah Noguera - Program Oral Interpretation (POI)

• Karishma Purbhoo - Impromptu

• Malia Hadley - Impromptu

We are so proud of all the students who competed and the hard work they put in throughout the season. Congratulations to everyone who represented GOHS so well at the state level!

Thank you, Parents & Booster Club!

A special thank you to the amazing parents (Rhonda Marco, Daniela Villamizar, Marisa Rolen, Cheryl Nuss, and Amber Thomas) who sent snacks for the team and to the Booster Club for providing a Panda Express lunch on Saturday for all of the students. Your support helps make these long tournament days possible, and we truly appreciate it!

Happy Birthday to our amazing coach, Mr. Baker!

Our students’ success doesn’t happen by accident - it happens because of strong parent support behind the scenes. We would love for you to join us at our next Booster Club meeting to hear exciting updates, upcoming plans, and ways you can help shape the rest of the season. Whether you have five minutes to volunteer or big ideas to share, your voice matters and your involvement makes a real difference for our team. Come connect with other parents, stay informed, and be part of the momentum that keeps our program thriving. We hope to see you there!

6:30 PM, March 19, 2026

Community Fieldhouse Sports Bar & Grill

2007 Riley Fuzzel Road

Spring, TX 77386

We have the incredible honor of hosting the 2026 Bluebonnet World Schools Debate, welcoming student teams from Italy, Peru, and Dubai to our community. To make this international experience truly special, we are looking for generous families willing to open their homes by providing a guest room for visiting students. We also need help with transportation to and from the airport. Hosting is a meaningful opportunity to build global connections, share our community’s hospitality, and give these students a warm and memorable stay while they compete. If you are interested in serving as a host family or helping with airport rides, we would love to hear from you. Your support will make a lasting impact on these students and our program. 

As we look ahead to the upcoming school year, we are actively seeking dedicated parent volunteers to serve as board and committee members for our Booster Club. Our program continues to grow, and it takes a strong team behind the scenes to support students, tournaments, fundraising, travel, hospitality, and special events. Whether you have leadership experience or simply a willingness to help, there is a role for you. Serving on the board or a committee is a meaningful way to directly impact our students’ opportunities and success, and many hands truly make lighter work. If you’ve been looking for a way to get more involved, this is it!

The Booster Club membership fee is vital for the success of our 200+ students in the program. Pay the $150 fee by clicking the link below, or by Venmo to @GOSpeechDebateBooster noting the student’s name in the memo.

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 GOHS S&D, and save. It’s that easy!