Laird Lewis Invitational Tournament
What is the Laird Lewis Invitational?
The Laird Lewis Invitational is our annual Speech and Debate tournament hosted by Myers Park. For the 2023-2024 school year, Laird Lewis will take place on November 11 & 12. Now in its 51st year, Laird Lewis is well respected in debate circles for quality competition and reasonable fees. Our Coaches Lynne Coyne, Tom Hamilton, and Robert O’Donnell, will be assisted by student Chair Rosie Smolowitz and Assistant Student Chair Emma McGaha.
We are excited to be adding a World Schools Event to our Laird Debate events.
Please go to www.tabroom.com and search for “Laird Lewis” to learn more.
We are excited to be adding a World Schools Event to our Laird Debate events.
Please go to www.tabroom.com and search for “Laird Lewis” to learn more.
Team Members
Volunteering for Laird is MANDATORY for members of MP Speech and Debate. Team members MUST speak to their coach now if they have a conflict. If you do not speak to your coach, we will assume you will be present.
Parents/Families
Laird Lewis could not happen without the contributions of our debate families. Parents help solicit sponsors, create the program, order trophies, design t-shirts, donate food and of course work the event. To get involved in planning for the 2024 tournament, please email the foundation.
IMPORTANT: This tournament is our biggest source of funding! The money we raise from this event helps subsidize travel costs for our students.