School Recognition
The Georgia Forensic Coaches Association highlights the academic value of speech and debate activities within school systems. Every year, schools from across the state compete and are recognized for their commitment to speech and debate activities and the learning opportunities they provide to their students. All of these awards are presented at the GFCA Varsity State Championships.
Bruce Rogers
President’s Cup
The Bruce Rogers President’s Cup is given to the school with the largest number of cumulative rounds at the Georgia Forensic Coaches Association Varsity State Championships. Each entry in each round at the Varsity State Championship counts as one point and a school’s total is only reset when they win the President’s Cup.
School Awards
Debate Sweepstakes
The 2023-2024 recipient is Carrollton High School, coached by Richard Bracknell and Lyndsey Oliver
The Georgia Forensic Coaches Association awards championship trophies to schools annually for excellence at the Varsity State Championships in three categories — overall, speech and debate.
1st Place — Midtown High School
Coached by Mario Herrera and Lucas Bailey
2nd Place — Carrollton High School
Coached by Richard Bracknell and Lyndsey Oliver
3rd Place — Woodward Academy
Coached by Maggie Berthiaume and Becca Steiner
Overall Sweepstakes
1st Place — Midtown High School
Coached by Mario Herrera, Lucas Bailey and Molly Looman
2nd Place — Lassiter High School
Coached by Jonathan Waters and Christina Cazzola
3rd Place — Woodward Academy
Coached by Maggie Berthiaume and Becca Steiner
Speech Sweepstakes
1st Place — Lassiter High School
Coached by Jonathan Waters and Christina Cazzola
2nd Place — Midtown High School
Coached by Mario Herrera and Molly Looman
3rd Place — Valdosta High School
Coached by Pamela Childress and Rhea Ratcliff