Alumni

It is no secret that Gunn Speech and Debate is an elite debate team, and this would not be possible without its outstanding advisors, coaches, and team members. This hardworking community has set its students on the path to success: in public speaking events and life. Our victorious debaters become inspiring alumni. So, please take a moment to celebrate the many prestigious universities our alumni are attending and listen to their experience in Gunn Speech and Debate.

Colleges & Universities

Yale University

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

University of Chicago

Pennsylvania State University

Columbia University

Dartmouth College

Duke University

Williams College

University of California, Berkeley

Oxford University

Cambridge University

Northwestern University

University of California, Los Angeles

Washington University, St. Louis

University of Southern California

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

University of California, Davis

University of California, Santa Barbara

George Washington University

New York University Shanghai

Purdue University

University of Pennsylvania

University of Waterloo

Santa Clara University

Rutgers University

San Jose State University

From The Alumni

"Beyond all the skills and knowledge I've gained through Gunn Speech and Debate, what I appreciate most is the community this club has provided me with. Every week, I found myself around like-minded people who are encouraging, caring, and a whole lot of fun to be around."
– Thomas Li (Class of 2021)

"GunnSD was the highlight of my high school experience, and doing debate has fundamentally changed the way I view the world. Beyond gaining exposure to a wide variety of societal issues, I have become a deeper thinker and a better speaker—all while finding a supportive community along the way."– Anshika Agarwal (Class of 2021)

"Debate has been the most formative activity throughout high school for me. It has helped me develop an acute sensitivity to social inequalities and the ability to think critically and vocalize my thoughts. Additionally, one of its biggest perks, to quote one of our alums, is it gifts you 'golden, scintillating trophies.' "– Claire Cheng (Class of 2020)

"Joining Speech and Debate was one of my best high school decisions. You learn valuable skills and find a great community of friends!"– Arjun Prabhakar (Class of 2019)

Note: None of the logos shown on this page belong to Gunn Speech and Debate. They have been used to symbolize the many colleges and universities our alumni have gone on to attend.

Our Alumni