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The NCC Speech and Debate Team is led by Professor Trent Webb of the Communications Dept. The team represents NCC and competes against both 2-year and 4-year colleges. There are approximately 14 different events in which students can participate. The team travels to 5-6 local tournaments and attends the Phi Rho Pi Junior College National Championship in April of each year.
To learn more about the different events, go to: http://www.phirhopi.org/ and scroll down to “Rules for Tournament Events” (Please note the NCC Disclaimer for links to third party web sites).  To learn about joining the team, please contact. Prof. Trent Webb at 516-572-9614 or webb_trent@hotmail.com.


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NCC SPEECH/DEBATE TEAM

2001-02 Team

  • First team from NCC to ever be represented at the National Junior College Championships
  • Jon Gillman and Nicholas Amante win a 3rd place Bronze Medal in Parliamentary Debate
  • The team is represented by: Jon Gilman, Nicholas Amante, Kenny Hellberg, Jessica Klein, and Rachel Freni

2002-03 Team

  • Entire team takes an unprecedented 3rd place Bronze Medal for team achievement
  • Richard Wisneski wins a 3rd place Bronze Medal in Prose Interpretation, Impromptu Speaking, and Parliamentary Debate
  • Michael Esposito wins a 3rd place Bronze Medal in Dramatic Interpretation and Parliamentary Debate with partner Richard Wisneski
  • Jon Gillman and Nicholas Amante win a 3rd place Bronze Medal in Duo

2003-04 Team

  • Most events ever taken to nationals by NCC: 16 slots!!!
  • Valerie Mack wins a 3rd place Bronze Medal in Prose Interpretation
  • Team ties for 5th for overall team achievement
  • The team is represented by: Valerie Mack, Saranna Posmantier, Mereika O’Garro, Tim Dillon, Kenny Sarosi, and Perry Radosysczki

2004-05 Team

  • Largest team ever taken to nationals by NCC: 7 students!!!
  • Mereika O’Garro wins a 3rd place Bronze Medal in Persuasive Speaking
  • Tim Dillon wins a 1st place Gold Medal in Parliamentary Debate with partner Shawn Golden and wins a 3rd place Bronze Medal in Impromptu Speaking
  • NCC is chosen as the host school for the national championship
  • Team competes for the first time in Readers Theatre: the most complex event at nationals!!!
  • The team is represented by: Valerie Mack, Saranna Posmantier, Mereika O’Garro, Tim Dillon, Laura Ping, and Shawn Golden


2001-02 Team at nationals in
Fort Worth, Texas




2002-03 Team at nationals in
Portland, Oregon







2003-04 Team at nationals in
Los Angeles, CA





2004-05 Team at nationals

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