Wayland High School was the host site for the annual Debate Day for students, coaches, and teachers from across the community Friday, Oct. 9.

Debate Day cultivates a culture of academic scholarship grounded in speaking and listening, using the policy debate format. Together, students create pathways for critical thinking, civic life, collaboration and caring while having a lot of fun along the way. Students were able to watch two demonstration debates and attend breakout sessions tailored to their learning needs throughout the day.

More than  130 students, coaches and teachers attending the day-long event from Allendale HS, Catholic Central HS, City High (GRPS), East Kentwood HS, Innovation Central HS (GRPS), Kenowa Hills HS, Mona Shores HS, Northview HS, Potter’s House HS, Rockford HS, Seaholm HS, Union HS (GRPS), Wayland Union HS and Wyoming HS.

Debate Day is the product of collaboration with Michigan State University, Grand Valley State University, as well as East Kentwood and Wayland High Schools.