Celebrating the Life of Richard Chen

Richard Chen Celebrating the Life of Richard ChenIt is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Richard Chen, a beloved and cherished member of the California High School Speech Association community. Richard wasn’t just a...

New President Elected: Mikendra McCoy

Mikendra McCoy CHSSA President “My passion for education in this activity was found over 30 years ago. In the decades since I competed I have been honored to be called coach, Area 2 Chair, and Service Above Self and Hall of Fame inductee; while these recognitions are...

Hall of Fame Nominee – DeeDee Sullivan

DeeDee Sullivan Bellarmine College Preparatory Invited to coach the Speech and Debate team at Bellarmine College Preparatory in 1998 by the late James Harville, Dr. Deirdre “DeeDee” Sullivan began her career with no experience in forensics. Despite her inexperience,...