Useful Links
A quick disclaimer: At the time these were posted, all links were active. These sites are not maintained by the Newton South Speech & Debate team. We have no control over their content. If you discover a broken link or content that you believe is objectionable, please contact us.
Our Alumni Speak
Alex Tolkin - NFL National Champion Speech 2008 - Extemp Commentary
Becca Goldstein - NFL National Champion 2008 - U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking
General Speech Links
Massachusetts Speech & Debate League (MSDL)
Rules, ballots, league schedule, links to other MSDL schools. Take a look!
National Catholic Forensic League
NCFL Homepage: Results from past nationals, event rules, sample ballots, & news updates.
National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA)
Official site of the National Forensic League
Declamation Links
Yahoo! Graduation Speeches
A good source for Dec. materials!
Gifts of Speech
Sweet Briar College's database of speeches given by women
Graduation Wisdom
Commencement Speeches & Quotations
Vital Speeches of the Day
Information for speech writers, including blogs, articles and links to research
Extemporaneous Speaking Links
Forensics Online
This site has varied in quality over the years. Take a look and see how it is now.
New Scientist
Provides excellent coverage of science and technology.
Foreign Policy
Excellent coverage of US foreign policy issues.
World Newspapers
Newspapers listed by country from the Internet Public Library
Our Alumni Speak
Alex Tolkin - NFL National Champion Speech 2008 - Extemp Commentary
Becca Goldstein - NFL National Champion 2008 - U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking
General Speech Links
Massachusetts Speech & Debate League (MSDL)
Rules, ballots, league schedule, links to other MSDL schools. Take a look!
National Catholic Forensic League
NCFL Homepage: Results from past nationals, event rules, sample ballots, & news updates.
National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA)
Official site of the National Forensic League
Declamation Links
Yahoo! Graduation Speeches
A good source for Dec. materials!
Gifts of Speech
Sweet Briar College's database of speeches given by women
Graduation Wisdom
Commencement Speeches & Quotations
Vital Speeches of the Day
Information for speech writers, including blogs, articles and links to research
Extemporaneous Speaking Links
Forensics Online
This site has varied in quality over the years. Take a look and see how it is now.
New Scientist
Provides excellent coverage of science and technology.
Foreign Policy
Excellent coverage of US foreign policy issues.
World Newspapers
Newspapers listed by country from the Internet Public Library