PCHS Speech & Debate: Empowering Voices

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Park City Education Foundation
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PCHS Speech & Debate: Empowering students to become confident speakers & compassionate leaders.

$5,610

raised by 55 people

$22,000 goal

PCHS Speech & Debate: 
Empowering students to become confident speakers & compassionate leaders.


What Your Donation Supports

Every contribution helps us build a strong foundation for our team. Here’s what your support makes possible:

  • Coaching: Your support allows us to hire dedicated coaches who bring a wealth of experience, from college-level debate expertise to insights from our alumni.
  • Summer Camp Scholarships: Help passionate debaters attend camps where they sharpen their skills and build lifelong friendships.
  • Tournament Judges: Qualified judges ensure fair competition and help our students learn, especially when we need support beyond parent volunteers.
  • Travel Stipends: Enable our team to compete beyond Park City, gaining exposure at regional and national levels.
  • Team Spirit Wear: Foster team pride and unity with spirit wear that brings our students together.
  • Meals at Tournaments: Cover the “little things” like meals, keeping our team energized and focused.


Our Fundraising Goal: $22,000

We’re kicking off the year strong with a $1,500 grant from the Park City Sunrise Rotary Foundation. Now we’re aiming to raise $22,000 through Live PC Give PC to ensure our team has the resources to thrive. Last year, we raised over $19,000 – let’s reach new heights together!


Why Your Support Matters

Your donation is more than a gift – it’s an investment in our students' growth and success. As funding from the Park City Education Foundation has decreased over the years, private donations are more crucial than ever to keep our team thriving. Whether it's helping a student attend their first tournament or covering a crucial coaching session, every dollar makes a big difference.

And remember, the PCHS Speech and Debate Team is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 1642488). That means your donation is tax-deductible, and it goes straight to supporting our students’ educational experiences.


Our Achievements and What’s Next

Since our start in 2017, we’ve built a program that’s all about empowering students and helping them find their voices. Here’s a bit of what we’ve achieved:

  • 2024 State Champions
  • 2023 State Championship Runners-Up
  • National Recognition: Our Assistant Coach, Preston Knutson, was honored as the National Speech and Debate Association’s Assistant Coach of the Year.
  • Countless individual and team wins at tournaments all over the region and beyond.

We’re proud of our journey, but we know there’s more to come. With your support, the future is bright for our team.


Help Us Make a Difference

The PCHS Speech and Debate Team is more than just a club – it’s a place where students learn life skills that will stay with them forever. When you donate, you’re not just supporting a team; you’re helping young people become confident speakers, thoughtful leaders, and engaged community members.

Thank you for considering a gift to support our team. Together, we can continue to build something truly special. Let’s make this our best season yet!


Contact Us & Follow Along

  • Coach: Anna Williams | Email: awilliams@pcschools.us
  • Fundraising Volunteer: Genevieve Gunnarson | Email: gen@gunnarsonent.com
  • Social Media: Instagram: @pchsspeechndebate | Facebook: PCHS Speech and Debate

Your generosity makes all the difference, and we can’t wait to see what this year has in store for our incredible team!

 

 














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