PATTERSON SCHOLARS PROGRAM

With a strong belief in the life-long value of communication skills, the Foundation seeks through this Endowment to broaden educational and competitive opportunities to students who would otherwise be unable due to financial constraints.

In delivering the Keynote Address at the Tournament's"Breakfast of Champions" some years past, the theme of the speaker’s address was entitled:

“One More Round.”

 

The best of debate is the doing of debate - - - doing it well, doing it honestly and
doing it with a passion that makes one realize just how much one can learn and grow from
participating in this beautiful activity.

 

Make the most of your journey through debate because when it is over, and your last round has concluded, the passion will remain alive for wanting to do more - - - because what you did was so meaningful to your creation of self. 

 

Bill Smelko, Board of Directors

The J.W. Patterson Foundation 

for Academic Excellence in Speech & Debate
2901 Richmond Road, Suite 140-303
Lexington, Kentucky 40509

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