Ravens Speech & DEbate
Speaking Up. Acting Out. Winning Together.
Six OSSAA 3A State Championships
Six OSSAA 3A SE Regional Championships
Thirty-Five Event State Champions / All-State Competitors
Eight National Tournament Qualifiers
In 2008, Riverfield Founder Marty Clark and Upper School Head Toby Clark gave Mr. David Wright the green light to begin teaching an Upper School Speech & Debate Elective and launch a competitive team with a handful of eager students. From those small beginnings RAVENS SPEECH & DEBATE has emerged to become a fixture on the RCDS campus and a formidable program that has earned respect throughout the state of Oklahoma.
2023 Regional Champion STATE CHAMPION
2022 Regional Champion STATE CHAMPION
2021 Regional Champion STATE CHAMPION
2019 Regional Champion STATE CHAMPION
2018 Regional Champion STATE CHAMPION
2017 Regional Runner-Up STATE CHAMPION
2016 Regional Champion State Third Place
2015 Regional Runner-Up State Third Place
2014 Regional Runner-Up State Runner Up
2013 Regional Runner Up State Third Place
2022 Regional Champion STATE CHAMPION
2021 Regional Champion STATE CHAMPION
2019 Regional Champion STATE CHAMPION
2018 Regional Champion STATE CHAMPION
2017 Regional Runner-Up STATE CHAMPION
2016 Regional Champion State Third Place
2015 Regional Runner-Up State Third Place
2014 Regional Runner-Up State Runner Up
2013 Regional Runner Up State Third Place
In 2022, Middle School students began competing for Riverfield at area tournaments in the Novice Division. Middle School participation is expected to expand throughout the coming years.