Voices that Carry Challenge

For 149 years, Oregon Forensics has shaped voices that carry — in classrooms, courtrooms, boardrooms, and communities everywhere.

As we approach our 150th anniversary, we’re gathering stories, memories, and lessons from the people who made that legacy possible.

Share the topic, moment, or speech that still echoes for you — the one that taught you something lasting about communication, conviction, or yourself.

Your story helps celebrate our shared history and ensures those voices continue to carry forward.

Celebrating 149 Years of Oregon Forensics Alumni Stories

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Most Memorable Debate Topic or Speech

For me it was...(Required)

What topic, resolution, or speech still stands out for you — the one you still think about years later, or that shaped how you see the world?

Why does it resonate?(Required)

It made me realize ____________. I still think about it because ____________.

How does this affect your decisions today?(Required)

Tell us how this still echoes in your life.

Tell us more about why it stuck with you — what you learned, how it shaped you, or what it taught you.

If you had to give this story a title or headline, what would it be?(Required)

What industry do you work in today?

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(old) What professional field are you in today?

Education, Law, Public Policy, Communications…

Where are you now?

City State / Province / Region Country

Have a photo to share?

Accepted file types: jpg, jpeg, gif, png, Max. file size: 128 MB.

Upload a headshot, team photo, or trophy shot. No photo handy? You can email it later — the address is in your confirmation.

A little bit about you

Your Name(Required)

First Last

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Email(Required)

Years Active in Oregon Forensics(Required)

For example: 1998–2002

What events did you compete or coach in?(Required)

Debate (NFA-LD, NPDA, Policy, etc.)

Mock Trial

Speech

WHO DO YOU KNOW?

Nominate someone you think should share their story!

You can tag a teammate, classmate, or even your old debate partner — anyone whose voice should be part of the 150-year legacy. Add their name and email, and we’ll send them a friendly note letting them they were nominated.

Nominee's Name

First Last

Nominee's Email(Required)

We’ll use this to send them an invitation to share their Oregon Forensics story.

May we mention you?(Required)

Yes, it’s okay to mention my name when you contact them.

No, please invite them anonymously

Do you have another nomination?

Yes, I have more nominations

Select “Yes” and we’ll take you to another page where you can share more nominations for Voices that Carry.

Here’s How You Can Support the Legacy.

Oregon Forensics has always been more than competition — it’s community, confidence, and lifelong connection.

Here’s how you can help keep that momentum going.