yunbo 9 Report post Posted November 17, 2006 What are the Michigan policy debate powerhouses? I am just curious to know. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Banana 291 Report post Posted November 17, 2006 groves Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tears_for_fears 3 Report post Posted November 17, 2006 Groves is definitely one, year after year they do great on every level. DCD seems like a smaller powerhouse, they always have a large team, and are competitive on each level. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oasasaurus 65 Report post Posted November 17, 2006 On the horizon I would be on the lookout for FHN, they have a program that is consistently improving. If you are willing to define "powerhouse" as "consistently strong coaching over a long period," it's worth also mentioning EGR, Portage Northern, Brother Rice, Seaholm and East Kentwood. Even if some of those programs are not hugely successful this year they will be brought back by their strong adult leadership. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hong Kong Phooey 506 Report post Posted November 17, 2006 oh, and orion's being modest okemos is a team that is strong now, and rising fast but i agree 100% with FHN 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hong Kong Phooey 506 Report post Posted November 18, 2006 ok, i got unsigned neg rep for this last post how would you even know? you were one of the worst debaters from one of the worst programs in the country. by suggesting that X is good, you demonstrate that it is bad, because you suck at debate so much. if somebody wants to actually claim this, they should stand up and say it...i was just adding to the thread, supporting a school i think is a good debate school... otherwise...what a surprise, more idiots on c-x... 2 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tears_for_fears 3 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 yea.. ive gotten random neg rep from pretty non-offensive posts, nearly the same style. If someone is going to do that and not at least tell you who they are, then who cares, they obviously are too embarrased to actually come forth and say it. I totally forgot FHN, their novices have been extremely successful, and will definitely continue to be successful 1 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hong Kong Phooey 506 Report post Posted November 19, 2006 2nd at states last year wasnt too bad for them either Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DebateStud07 9 Report post Posted November 21, 2006 West bloomfield always has a good novice program!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowfoot 49 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 dow high school. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oasasaurus 65 Report post Posted November 22, 2006 Perhaps I misinterpreted the question above. What I understood from the original query was that someone from out of state was interested in knowing which MI teams have or could garner national attention. While Dow and West Bloomfield are certainly fine programs, those from outside MI are currently unlikely to see them at tournaments beyond EGR and UM. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hydrox Z 10 Report post Posted November 28, 2006 Troy travels and ain't half bad either, although they are small and have been strong for only a couple of years. Seems (obviously!) that size depends on budget, strength depends on coaching, longevity depends on both. 'cept Troy has no coach and no novice program. =\ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2NCLove29 12 Report post Posted December 4, 2006 i'm with yellowfoot... dow high all the way... didn't they win novice state last year? 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russ1337 6 Report post Posted December 4, 2006 i'm with yellowfoot... dow high all the way... didn't they win novice state last year? No way, us Seaholmers will win it this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2NCLove29 12 Report post Posted December 4, 2006 i said, they won it last year... i don't know about seaholm... i predict finals will be groves vs. dow like it was last year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indian_PorNo 43 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 Obviously, the biggest debate powerhouse in Michigan is Portage Central. EDIT: to the neg reppers, check my school name, and check the last time portage central entered in a tournament in the varsity division lmao 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Overview 5 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 No way, us Seaholmers will win it this year. So much for that one being cocky definetly is not a good aspect in debate 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowfoot 49 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 yeah, dow won novice states last year. i met them at camp .. good team. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russ1337 6 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 So much for that one being cocky definetly is not a good aspect in debate Hay we made it to semis. we got close:D 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhystic Lightning 2 Report post Posted December 12, 2006 please do not let my novice's conduct reflect upon my school...at least not until after I leave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wait im a minority now? 10 Report post Posted December 13, 2006 Well Dow won states again anyway so i guess it doesn't really matter 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pepsi One 57 Report post Posted January 3, 2007 West bloomfield always has a good novice program!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sailsunfish 9 Report post Posted January 3, 2007 Im surprised they havent been mentioned yet-okemos can hold their own Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dan. 1420 Report post Posted January 3, 2007 oh, and orion's being modestokemos is a team that is strong now, and rising fast . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coolio07 1 Report post Posted January 5, 2007 top 7 in the state are (in no perticular order) groves dcd FHN Seaholm EGR Okemos Troy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
