The 2009 Gonzaga Debate Institute

The Zag Scholars Lab

 

 
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Are you an experienced, successful varsity debater looking for a "top lab" experience? Welcome to the  Zag Scholars Program at the Gonzaga Debate Institute.  The Zags Scholars Program is designed to bring together some of the most intelligent, driven, committed, and dedicated debaters from across the nation.  The application process for the Zag Scholars is completely separate from the rest of the GDI. Click here for an application. We generally receive well around 100 applications for this program, from which we select 20 to attend the Scholars.  We have established a strong tradition of success in our Scholars Program.  Zag Scholars have gone on to receive multiple TOC bids and win late elimination debates and speaker awards at some of the most competitive tournaments in the nation including The Glenbrooks, St. Marks, Greenhill, and many others.

The Scholars lab will combine an intense research experience with a practical curriculum of practice debates, redos, block writing, and other skills based work. In addition to the GDI Lecture Series, Scholars will also receive individualized lectures from a variety of GDI  faculty.  Your first two weeks of the program will be heavily devoted to research and learning the topic.  Your final weeks will be devoted to skill work culminating in the Scholars RR at the GDI Tournament.

Faculty: The Zag Scholars will be taught by Jason Russell and Sarah Holbrook Jason has been on the faculty of the GDI for 7 years. He has coached at Michigan State University, Gonzaga University, and most recently at the University of Oklahoma where he is also a PhD candidate in Communication Studies.  Sarah Holbrook is returning to the GDI for her third summer.  She has also taught at the University of Texas and Stanford debate institutes and is widely regarded as one of the best college judges and coaches in the nation. We're very glad to have her back on our Scholars Faculty. Assisting these faculty will be Eric Lanning (Michigan State) and Leah Moczulski (Gonzaga).

Should you apply? Scholars are juniors or seniors with extensive varsity level experience. These students consistently clear to elimination debates and represent the very best in high school CX debate. If you think that describes you, then please apply.

We will begin accepting applications for the 2009 Scholars Program on December 1st. You will either be accepted, waitlisted, or rejected within 30 days of our receipt of your application.  Please email the application to gdistaff@gmail.com

Glen Frappier, GDI Director

Jason Russell, Director of the Zag Scholars

Contact us at gdistaff@gmail.com

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