<p>Don’t worry then ! Hotchkiss has got your back ! Our debaters have always (as far as I know) finished as the top American debaters at worlds. Last year one of our guys came in No.1 for impromptu debate at worlds overall (debate speech and a bunch of other stuff) he came in 5th. We have also had kids that came in 1st at worlds but that was a few years back. like in the early 200s. Many people consider us the top American high school speech and debate team period. This year at worlds one of our younger kids came in as the top American speaker and 4th overall. At Yale we won Outstanding delegation. Over the past 6 years we have either won Best or outstanding delegation (winning best 4 times). So you will be debating with some of the best debaters in the world. Get ready ! make sure you meet the Vavpetics (the Vs) they are the secret to Hotchkiss’ debate team success. They really are legendary coaches. Hunt them down on revisit day and talk to them.</p>