2024 Debate Topic
Resolved: The United States ought to substantially reduce its military presence in the West Asia-North Africa region.
“For the 2024 contest, debate and persuasive speaking students may utilize internet resources for preparation.”
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Fine Arts – Save the Date
Fine Art Directors and Directors: The new year started fast with the Dance Championships and we look forward to all of the events to come. We continue to prepare for TAPPSCON 23 as well. We have reserved Wednesday, June 7 as our all things Fine Arts day. As our...
TAPPSCON22 Session List – 5/25/22
TAPPS Administrators and Staff, The TAPPSCON List of Sessions document is posted on the TAPPSCON 2022 webpage. The 2022 breakout sessions cover a variety of topics beginning with TAPPS fine arts and athletic activities. Sessions of interest to all include Sports...
Academic Meet – LD Debate Judges Sign Up
Fine Arts Directors and Academic Program Directors: Below is a link to the Academic Meet - LD Debate Judges Sign-up Sheet. LD Debate Judges Sign-up Please make sure to include all requested information. Name-Cell phone If questions arise, please contact the TAPPS...
Academics /Speech Competition Follow-up Information
Directors: Good morning TAPPS. In a follow-up to the schedule announcement, please review the information presented below to assist in your planning and preparing for the competition. Location: This year has proved a challenge to secure sites once the Waco Convention...
Academics/Speech Schedules 2022
Fine Art Directors, Asst. Fine Art Directors, Academic Program Directors, LD Directors Good morning! Thank you for your patience as we work toward our 2022 Academic and Speech Competitions, April 11-13. While the pandemic has eased, it created a challenge to locate...
Academics/Speech/LD Debate 2022 – Intent to Participate
Fine Arts Directors and Academic Program Directors, Good afternoon! An exciting Fine Arts season is quickly approaching! In order to help us better plan for these events, please fill out the form linked below. We need your responses by 5:00 pm Thursday, February 3....
Fine Arts – Spring 2021
Fine Art Directors and Program Directors: Thank you for your participation in the Spring Fine Art activities this year. The pandemic required more than a few changes and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we have worked through the judging process. ...
TAPPS 2021 “Of the Year” Honors
Athletic and Fine Art Directors: As we approach the end of the TAPPS year, it is time to nominate students and coaches for “Of the Year” honors. This year we are asking that you complete the forms linked below by May 18. As soon as judging is complete we will...
FINE ART RESULTS UPDATE
Fine Art Directors and Directors: Thank you to all who are participating in this year’s competitions. The pandemic caused a change in the operation of the events, but we look forward to crowning our championship in the coming weeks. In order to assist...
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...
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.
