SHS Resonance Speech Team . 2026-27

            Annual Speech Team Photo 2025-26

    Res • o • nance    - the ability to evoke or suggest images, memories, and emotions.

What is the SHS Resonance Speech Team?       ...a very successful team!

The SHS speech team is an elite corps of students who have historically achieved at a very high level. The team competes in three circuits: University Interscholastic League(UIL), Texas Forensic Association(TFA), and National Speech and Debate Association(NSDA). The team has won 2nd place at state UIL - 1st place at Regional UIL (5 firsts and 2 seconds) - and eleven UIL District Championships, 1st place Region 1 Sweepstakes at TFA state, and were double octofinalist at the NSDA National Championship in World Schools Debate. Twice reached the final in TFA State events (5th in Duo, 3rd in POI). Additionally the team has won several state UIL individual Championships. The CX Debate team has won 20 District Championships including the last 15 years. The debate team has 4 state championships.
Over the years, team members have won tens of thousands of dollars in scholarships from the UIL TILF Scholarship Fund. These scholarships have ranged as high as $16,000.
In 2024-25 the team won more team points at district than any other high school in the state 1A through 6A.

It's all about the journey

Students that exit this program have been very successful in their college endeavors and occupations. Numerous students and parents claim that this program is the best thing to ensure college success. There are no punishments, members are self motivated. If you are self motivated, the program provides incredible opportunities to better your academic game and your occupational success. Numerous lawyers, doctors, etc. have come out of this program.
In the words of JRob, "Now, ...get to work."

It's great to be a member of Speech!

Photos:

Organizations:

• Academics
• Bold Gold Band
• Cheerleaders
• FCCLA
• FFA
• Resonance Speech Team
• Student Council

Information:

• Speech Team News
• Mr. Robertson's page
• UIL Region 17 Congress page
• Sudan Speech Tournament



Contact:

• Sudan Independent School District
  P. O. Box 249
  Sudan, Tx. 79371
  - Superintendent: Scott Harrell
• Sudan High School
  P.O. Box 659
  Sudan, Tx. 79371
  - Principal: Gordon Martin
• Sudan High School
  P.O. Box 659
  Sudan, Tx. 79371
  (806) 227-2431 x125
  - Academic Coord: Jonathan Robertson
• Shipping Address:
  107 W. HWY 303
  Sudan, Tx. 79371         (806) 227-2431