Alumni Spotlight

Program Spotlight – Community Service

For the next month, we’ll be spotlighting some of the awesome elements of our school programs through student testimony. This…

Program Spotlight – Community Service

For the next month, we’ll be spotlighting some of the awesome elements of our school programs through student testimony. This…

Program Spotlight – Mentorship

For the next month, we’ll be spotlighting some of the awesome elements of our school programs through student testimony. This…

Program Spotlight – Mentorship

For the next month, we’ll be spotlighting some of the awesome elements of our school programs through student testimony. This…

Spotlight – Elijah Smith

In 2013, Newark Debate Alumni Elijah Smith (University High School, c/o 2010) along with his partner Ryan Wash competed for…

Spotlight – Alexa White

In January of 2021, The World Wildlife Foundation named Alexa White the recipient of the WWF-US Conservation Leadership Award, making…

Alumni Spotlight: Desmond Odom – Newark Vocational High School

Over the next month, we will be posting video testimonials from our Alumni about their experience with the Newark Debate…

Alumni Spotlight: Rashawn Davis – University High School

Over the next month, we will be posting video testimonials from our Alumni about their experience with the Newark Debate…

Our Volunteers

Why Rosendy Volunteers With The NDA

“I think mostly it’s the people, because i have been either competing or judging at NDA for about 6 years…

Why Temitope Volunteers With The NDA

“I think that it’s important to give back to the community who helped me get where I am and I…

Why Ryan Volunteers With The NDA

“NDA is an amazing program with amazing people who inspire and support younger generations, empowering them to becoming agents of…

Why Simone Volunteers With The NDA

“Debate was a big part of my life and I wouldn’t be who I am today without it, I want…

Why Jose Volunteers With The NDA

“I love debate and what to continue to help and contribute to activity” – Jose Rivera, Technology High School, c/o…

Why Monique Volunteers With The NDA

“I love sharing my experience with the kids. Being able to open their minds to learning life skills that can…