As a passionate debater who has engaged in a variety of debate styles throughout my educational career, and as someone who has been given the opportunity to serve as Lincoln-Douglas captain and thereafter President of the Debate team at Sage Hill High School, I want to share my knowledge and skills acquired to any of those that may benefit from those same skills.  As a person passionate about Sciences and History who has traveled throughout the world I have found the concept of Environmental Determinism is more than just a concept but reality. I find that having access to both natural and educational resources can truly determine your success on this planet. As a student and through my successes in debate I know that education as a resource is something I can definitely share and impart to those who can benefit from it, but hasn't had the opportunity. I, together with my team serve those in underprivileged areas teaching them the skills of debate in hopes that these vital skills will help not only improve their communication and confidence while expressing ideas eloquently but eventually also give them a much stronger voice in this world.    - Devon Shah

*Below is a link to a great website by childfun(tm) that gives several thought provoking debate topics for younger children.