National Debate Tournament Champions (NDT)
By Oregon Forensics | June 14, 1947
Dr. W. Scott Nobles, then a University of Oregon student, teamed with Jerry Sanders to win the first-ever National Debate Tournament (NDT), held at West Point. Their victory gave Oregon a permanent place in national debate history. This achievement foreshadowed Nobles’ later influence as a coach and argument theorist.
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Two weeks before classes began, the University canceled Oregon Forensics.
This decision ends nearly 150 years of nationally recognized excellence in debate, speech, and mock trial. We are deeply disappointed.
But the legacy is too strong to vanish. Alumni, students, and supporters are working together to ensure Oregon Forensics endures beyond this moment.
If you believe in the power of communication, advocacy, and leadership training, we invite you to stand with us.
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