PCHS Speech & Debate: Empowering Voices

A nonprofit fundraiser supporting

Park City Education Foundation

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

$100

raised by 1 people

$11,111 goal

1 month left

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.
Tournament Judges: Qualified judges ensure fair competition and help our students learn, especially when we need support beyond parent volunteers
New Software for Students Who Debate: Donations will be used to finance specialized debate software for students. We pay an annual fee to use Dropbox, which allows us to organize Microsoft Word documents that have been modified by Verbatim, a custom software that standardizes evidence formatting and allows faster transfer of prepared arguments into speech documents that can be read in debates.
Meals at Tournaments: Assist with the essentials, including meals, so our team can stay energized and on task.
Travel Stipends: Enable our team to compete beyond Park City, gaining exposure at regional and national levels.

Our Fundraising Goal: $11,111

This year we’re aiming to raise $11,111 through Live PC Give PC to ensure our team has the resources to thrive. 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:

2025 State Champions
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