Sandite Speech & Debate

For the last week, Sandite Speech & Debate has been competing at the NSDA National Tournament in Richmond, Virginia!

Representing the East Oklahoma NSDA District:

- Five CPHS students competed as part of the East OK GOLD World Schools Debate team: Evan Brown, Gavin McClaran, Olivia Riddle, Paula Gutierrez, and Ashton Shea
- Archer Hargett was selected to represent the East OK BLUE World Schools Debate district team, competing alongside students from schools across Oklahoma.
- Shiv Fowler competed in Poetry.

Against nearly 200 of the top World Schools Debate teams from across the United States (and a few international competitors), both Oklahoma teams finished the preliminary rounds with an impressive 3–3 record, putting them just one win away from advancing to elimination rounds! Our poetry competitor also advanced to an elimination round, placing them among the top performers at the competition. Regardless of the outcome, this was an incredible achievement and the first trip to National’s for CPHS in many years!

We couldn’t be more proud of these students for representing Sand Springs and Oklahoma. The experiences competition from this week were invaluable, and each student is already making plans for how they’ll qualify and come back even stronger next year.

Outside of competition, we had the chance to visit the Atlantic Ocean in Virginia Beach, pay our respects at Arlington National Cemetery, and explore the National Mall (and no, Ashton, there is not a Cheesecake Factory).

Thank you to everyone who supported our students and helped make this trip possible through direct donations, sharing our fundraising efforts, helping with logistics, and simply cheering our students on.

Until NEXT YEAR!

— Moses

🔥 We’re in the FINAL stretch of fundraising for our trip to NSDA Nationals, and we are so close to making this experience completely FREE for our students!

If you’re looking for an easy way to support our team, come out to Chili’s in Sand Springs TODAY and enjoy some great food for a great cause 🌶️❤️

📍 Chili’s – Sand Springs
🗓 May 26, 2026
⏰ Now – 10 PM

Just mention/show this flyer when ordering, and 15% of your purchase proceeds will go directly toward helping our students get to Nationals!

For the FINAL Nats hype post… we’re coming in with Days SIX & SEVEN! 🔥🎉

Huge shoutout to Archer Hargett & Gavin McClaran — two integral members of the CPHS Debate crew and proud Nationals qualifiers! 🏆

To help offset travel expenses, we’ve turned to the ultimate combo: BBQ & Bingo! 🍖🎉
And y’all… hold your breath… we’re working to raise nearly FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS to help get our students to Richmond!

The good news? We’re already about 30% of the way there thanks to the amazing community. Every bit of support helps these students continue pursuing opportunities that make CPHS proud.

And tonight’s the night — they’d LOVE to see you there!

📍 Sand Springs Veterans Center
205 N McKinley Ave, Sand Springs, OK 74063
📅 Friday, May 15
🚪 Doors Open at 5 PM
🎉 Bingo Starts at 6 PM

BINGO + BBQ = The perfect Friday night!

Join the CPHS Debate team for a fun-filled evening of Bingo, BBQ, raffles, and community as we raise funds to support our incredible students.

Friday, May 15
Sand Springs Veterans Center
205 N McKinley Ave, Sand Springs, OK 74063

Schedule:
• Doors Open — 5 PM
• Early Minis — 6 PM
• Regular Bingo — 7 PM

Come hungry because the menu is packed with delicious homemade BBQ favorites:
• Pulled Pork Baked Potatoes
• Pulled Pork Sandwiches
• Smoked Sausage
• Homemade BBQ Sauce
• Traditional Sides
• Cake(s)

Plus — raffle prizes and chances to win some really cool stuff throughout the night!

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come support CPHS Debate while enjoying a great night together.

We’re combining Day #4 and #5 of Nationals Hype! 🔥

Meet the dynamic duo: Olivia Riddle and Paula Gutierrez-Loya... two incredible competitors who are truly irreplaceable members of the CPHS squad! 💙

With many years of competition still ahead of them both, the experience they’ll gain at the National Tournament will be invaluable. We can’t wait to see them represent our school on the national stage! 😎

They would both love your support at Bingo Night!
📍 Sand Springs Veterans Center
205 N McKinley Ave, Sand Springs, OK 74063
📅 Friday, May 15
🚪 Doors Open at 5 PM
🎉 Bingo Starts at 6 PM

Day #3 of Nationals Hype! 🔥

Meet Evan Brown — a third-year debater with CPHS! We’re incredibly proud of him for stepping into the World Schools format this season and absolutely owning it. Beyond his talent in debate, Evan is also one of the most effortlessly cool and genuinely kind people on the team. 😎

Come support our Nationals journey at Bingo Night!

📍 Sand Springs Veterans Center
205 N McKinley Ave, Sand Springs, OK 74063

Friday, May 15
Doors Open at 5 PM
Bingo Starts at 6 PM

Day #2 of Nationals Hype...

Ashton Shea want's you to come out to our BBQ & Bingo Fundraiser this coming Friday!

📍 Sand Springs Veterans Center, 205 N McKinley Ave, Sand Springs, OK 74063 📍
Friday, May 15th | Doors at 5 PM | Bingo Starts @ 6 PM

P.S.
We're all real glad there's only ONE Ashton...

Day #1 of Nationals Hype...

📣 You may have heard… Sand Springs Speech and Debate is sending students to the NSDA National Tournament this summer!

We have SEVEN students attending nationals, which means today kicks off… 7 Days of Student Fundraising Spotlights 🎉 leading up to our BIG Bingo Fundraiser next Friday!

And first up is a student who needs absolutely no introduction… 🔥 SHIV FOWLER!!! 🔥

Shiv has been an incredible part of our program, and we are so excited to support this journey to nationals. Be sure to follow along this week as we highlight all seven amazing competitors representing Sand Springs on the national stage! ❤️🖤

P.S. Don’t forget to come support Shiv and all of our NSDA members tonight at the CHUCK Awards! 👏

REMINDER: Please consider stopping by the Chili's Grill & Bar tonight to support some of our amazing Sandites!

Just let your server know you’re there for the Debate fundraiser, and they’ll get everything taken care of. And as always, MAY THE FORTH BE WITH YOU!