Haley has been diligently preparing for her first team policy debate tournament next week. Her and her teammate have been meeting 3+ hours/week WITH the club, and then an addtional 2+ hours outside of the club each week. In between these 2 meetings they each engage in HOURS (6 hours/week) of 'reasearch' and 'evidence gathering' with their fathers' help.
This has occupied quite a bit of time, but totally worth the discussion and dialogue that ensues with 'evidence gathering' and preparing an 'argument.' Having a partner keeps everyone 'on task.' However, looking forward to next year when Haley will do Lincoln-Douglas debate and the evidence gathering is less onerous.
