Women's Debate Institute

I wanted this for International Women's Day, but a url fight was going on that is now resolved. Thanks to Rae Schwartz-Dupre of Western Washington University for her help.

From

http://www.womensdebateinstitute.org/

The Women's Debate Institute's mission is to close the gender gap in debate. We are a high school policy and Lincoln-Douglas debate workshop for young women. WDI teaches debate skills and techniques, shows students how to be advocates for each other in the debate community, and encourages students to pursue debate at the collegiate level. Through this, we seek to create a robust debate community of girls and women.

Why WDI?

WDI is a unique, four day workshop where you will meet new friends, learn about college and scholarship opportunities, and develop your debate skills. You will also be a part of a growing community of WDI alumni.

What You Get

• Tools to help you succeed in debate.
• Outstanding instructors.
• For high school juniors and seniors, a debate mentor who will help you make the transition to college debate.
• Exposure to female debaters from around the country.
• Reference materials to help you become a better debater.
• A fantastic four days, kicked-off by a beautiful and engaging eco-hike on Park grounds.

 What You'll Help Build

• A supportive community for women and girls in debate.
• A debate environment that's welcoming to women.

Congratulations to WDI's 2007 Scholars!


* Cecilia Bonaduce - a junior from Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, Ca (policy)

* Vanessa Bernick - a junior from New Trier Township High School in Winnetka, IL (policy)

* Lulu Danzig - a junior from Bainbridge High School in Bainbridge Island, WA (Lincoln-Douglas)                               

WDI Scholars are outstanding high school debaters who will attend the WDI as guest lecturers. They will also conduct a demonstration debate with the staff of the WDI. Each scholar will receive free tuition to the WDI and a $200.00 travel stipend to cover any transportation costs associated with getting to the WDI.

Eligible applicants for the WDI Scholars program are girls who have been debating for at least one year, and who will be either sophomores or juniors in high school during the 2006-2007 school year.  The WDI Board of Directors will select up to two LD and two CX debaters as the 2007 WDI Scholars.

If you know someone who you believe should be a WDI scholar, please let us know.


The Board of Directors will consider debate success, academic success, community involvement, and diversity in its selection of WDI Scholars.