2025 Legacy Competere

Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2025

Bethany Grace Fellowship

400 Reading Rd,

East Earl, PA 17519

Legacy Speech and Debate is thrilled to host our very first tournament in the beautiful heart of Lancaster County! The event will be held at the stunning Bethany Grace Fellowship facility, located at 400 Reading Rd, East Earl, PA 17519, just minutes away from the famous Shady Maple Smorgasbord.

Why We Exist in Pennsylvania

Ben and Anna Miller’s journey with Stoa began in 2019 when they joined a local club with their children. Their son, Dakota, initially shy, focused on speech for two years before joining debate with his brother, David, in the 2022–2023 season. Together, they qualified for the National Invitational Tournament of Champions (NITOC) where Dakota grew into a confident speaker and debater.

Sadly, Dakota passed away in a tragic accident on October 3, 2023. Before his passing, his passion for speech and debate inspired others, including two students who joined debate because of his influence. He had even prepared two speeches for the new season.

At Dakota’s Celebration of Life a friend shared a vision of his impact, saying, “Dakota will have a bigger impact on that side of heaven than on this side.” At the time, these words were not comforting for the Millers. However, the vision was explained like this: a rock dropped into still water creates ripples that spread far and wide. This imagery has since become a reality. Dakota’s best friend, Tyler, stepped in as David’s debate partner, competing in six tournaments and placing 8th in one of them. Tyler’s involvement inspired his mother to recognize the need for a Stoa club in Pennsylvania.

Thus, Legacy Speech and Debate Club was born, inspired by Dakota’s legacy and stepping out in faith to continue his ripple effect.

Hopefully you will be able to join us and keep this ripple going!

Ben and Anna Miller, Tournament Directors and Overseers

Nancy Petershiem, Legacy Cub Leader

Registration opens 

 Tue 01/28/2025 10:00 AM EST

Registration closes

Tue 02/11/2025 12:00 PM EST

This is a STOA Modeled Tournament. 
StoaUSA rules for Events, Eligibility, and Dress Code will be followed.

Stoa Events Offered
 Team Policy Debate
 Lincoln Douglas Debate
 Parli Debate
 All Stoa Sanctioned Speech Events

Speech Pattern A:

• HI
• Expos
• Extemp
• Slam Poetry
• Impromptu
• Persuasive

Speech Pattern B:

• Apol
• DI
• Duo
• Mars Hill
• OI
• OO

Registration Fees
Team Policy - $40.00 per debater
Lincoln Douglas - $40.00
Parli - $40 per debater
Speech - $25.00 each for first 3 events - $15.00 for each additional event - limit of 6 events

A Completed Registration Includes:
  Student Registration
  Parent Judge Registration
  Payment

Wait List Information

Events can and do fill up. If this happens, those who have a completed registration will be given priority for all available event slots as they open up.