Sedgwick Cardinals DB8/4n6

07/24/2026

Even though it’s summer, Cardinal Debate has already started for the year at the McPherson Debate Camp.

For the last three days, these debaters have started to learn the in and outs of debate, the basics of health insurance, and all of the nuances that are included in policy debate.

We ended off the week with drinks from Sonic, and the top novice award for placing at the top of our review today!! Way to go, Marek!

Huge shout out to Coach Schopper, his staff and students, and the McPherson Community Foundation for giving us the ability to attend a great camp to start off the season!

06/18/2026

On Monday this week, the high school team competed their first day of Nationals! Morgan Olinger for her Humorous cutting of Clue, Chloe Million and Emerie Vanvoorhis for their Duo Abbott and Costello,and Aidan Roseberry in World Schools Debate.

06/14/2026

This trip isn’t just about competing at Nationals. They’re making us learn too! Today, Coach Roseberry and Coach Giffin took us to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum where we got to tour the permanent exhibits.

06/11/2026

Here we go!! NSDA Nationals - here we come!

05/19/2026

Such a great read showing the value of speech and debate!

Speech and debate is one of the largest academic activities in the country. The National Speech & Debate Association (NSDA) reports more than 140,000 active student members each year. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS), when coaches, judges, and support per...

05/18/2026

🚨Last Call🚨

We are getting ready to place a 2nd order of Tshirts for Nationals! If you are interested in one, send me a message or email at [email protected]

Help send the Cardinals to National!!

As a way to raise money for Nationals this summer, Cardinal DB8/4N6 will be selling shirts.

Attached is the design (it will be white writing on a blue shirt).

Shirts are $25.00 ($2.00 more for XXL and ###L). Money is due when placing the order - first order will be placed on May 6th.

To place an order - message us here or contact Coach Roseberry - [email protected]

05/03/2026

First and foremost, Cardinal 4N6 wants to thank our BOE, our Admin team, our students, our staff, and our community members who came out and helped us run our State Championship tournament today!! We cannot do what we do without the support of our amazing community!!

We had a stellar day at State Champs! We had 9 events break to Semis and Finals! Our team took 5th place out of 35 schools!! This is the BEST FINISH we have ever had at State!

Chloe Million finished 11th in Humorous Solo Acting
Morgan Olinger finished 6th in Humorous Solo Acting
Aidan Roseberry finished 12th place in Original Oration.
Morgan Olinger finished 4th in Original Oration.
Kayla Evans finished 11th in Program Oral Interpretation.
Chae-Lee Lagergren finished 6th in Program Oral Interpretation.
Emerie VanVoorhis finished 8th place in Serious Solo Acting
Morgan Olinger finished 10th in Serious Solo Acting.

Angel Burkholder is your 2A State Runner Up in Program Oral Interpretation.

Words cannot express how proud we are of all of our Cardinals this season! Their hard work and determination really showed, and we cannot wait to see what next season holds for them!

Next up - NSDA Nationals in Richmond, VA

05/02/2026

Tomorrow marks a historic day for Cardinal 4N6. Not only do we have a full state entry, but we’re hosting at home!

Wish these amazing Cardinals Good Luck tomorrow at State Forensics!!

05/02/2026

State Forensics weekend has started off with a bang!!

Junior Aidan Roseberry took 3rd place tonight in 3-1A Lincoln Douglas debate at Maize High School. Aidan was the only 2A competitor going up against all 3A schools!!

Way to go, Aidan!

The full team competes tomorrow at HOME with a great possibility of bringing home lots more state hardware!!