City-Wide Debate Contest

A project to create a higher awareness of the inspiring life and work of Mahatma Gandhi to promote universal Truth, Non-Violence, Love & Service. The contest is open to all High School and Middle School students in the greater Houston area and is part of the weeklong, city-wide celebration of Mahatma Gandhi Week as “1000 Lights For Peace” culminating on October 3, 2010.

Participation by organizations only with two team members. No individual participation is allowed. The team will consist of 2 members, one ‘for’ and the other ‘against’ the topic of the debate. Each speaker will be allotted 3 minutes to present opening arguments in the first round. Each speaker will have 1 more minute for rebuttal in the second and the final round.

Age 11 & Up
Topic: Do ends justify means? Date: Saturday, October 2, 2010
Time: 11:30AM - 12:30PM
Place: Arya Samaj Greater Houston, 14375 Schiller Road, Houston
Team must consist of two (2) children from an organization.

Registration is closed for this Contest.

Questions? please email Vijay Singh at vijay.singh@att.net.