2021 Debate Topic
Resolved: States ought to ban lethal autonomous weapons.
“For the 2021 contest, debate and persuasive speaking students may utilize internet resources for preparation.”
LD Debate Rules
Judge Training Course
TAPPS LD DEBATE BLOG
Academics & Speech Memo 3/10/21
Academics & Speech Teachers Please review the schedule for our Academics & Speech Championship. More details will be sent in the coming weeks including proctoring instructions, judging, etc. For academic testing, all students from your school must start the...
Fine Arts Update Feb 12- Academics
Fine Arts Directors, Academics & Speech Teachers Due to the continuing concerns with COVID-19 TAPPS Spring Academics and Speech events will be adjudicated virtually. We will provide further information with the process and guidelines in the coming weeks as those...
FINE ART COMPETITIONS 2021
Fine Art Directors and Program Directors: As we welcome in 2021, we continue planning for our Spring events. We look forward to hosting our Academic, Art, Speech, Robotics and Music competitions in the time frames outlined on the TAPPS website for each event. We,...
Fine Arts Webinar News July 8, 2020
Fine Arts Directors and Teachers, With our June Convention cancelation, the TAPPS staff will be hosting Fine Arts Directors sessions to kick off our 2020-2021 school year on July 21, 2020. The two sessions are open to all fine arts directors, administrators, fine...
2020 Fine Art Championships
Fine Art Directors and Sponsors: Here is a quick update from the TAPPS office on our Fine Art Championships for this Spring. At this time we are working to develop opportunities for our schools and students who compete in our fine art activities. As...
Health Update 3-4-20
Administrators: The Coronavirus (COVID-19) has made its way to the United States creating concerns for organizations of all sizes. The CDC continues to monitor the spread of the virus and potential risks associated with the disease. TAPPS continues to monitor...
Spring Fine Arts and Academics Webinars
If you missed any of the Spring Fine Arts and Academics Webinars, you can view the recordings at the links below. Speech and Debate Academics Art Vocal and Instrumental Robotics
Fine Arts Meeting Webinars
Webinars for Speech/Debate, Academics, Art, Instrumental & Vocal will be held on January 30th. 9:00am Speech/Debate - register here 10:00am Academics - register here 11:00am Art Competition - register here 12:30pm Instrumental & Vocal - register here ...
Fine Arts Meeting Cancelled
The Fine Arts meeting scheduled for January 11 will be presented as a webinar in the coming weeks. The webinar information will be shared regarding time, date and instructions. Thank you in advance for your attendance.
2020 LD Debate Topic
This year's 2019-2020 LD Debate topic to be used at our TAPPS Tournament on March 30, 2020 held at the Waco Convention Center. Resolved: States ought to eliminate their nuclear arsenals.
Virginia Wirth Speech Award
The Virginia Wirth Award is given annually to the students who earn the most points at the TAPPS Championships in the speech events. Students earn points in each category listed above by finishing in the top eight (8) places. Lincoln Douglas Debate also counts towards this honor.
