Our team is made up of dedicated, articulate, and creative students who bring energy and heart to everything they do.
Mr.Willeby was a former Speech & Debate competitor and has been coaching for over a decade. He has coached several talented students including a UIL LD and Extemp state champion. Mr. Willeby is also the FBLA sponsor and is starting his 3rd year at Cy-Woods. Go Wildcats!
My name is Ainsley Gailey, and I'm your debate president, specializing in Lincoln Douglas and ranking 3rd in the district! Some fun facts about me is I am left handed, fluent in Spanish, and my favorite show is Jane the Virgin. I'm super excited for the upcoming year!
Hi I’m Mihika! I competed in LD my freshman and sophomore year of high school. I read mostly policy, kritikal, and theory oriented positions (and some phil). Outside of debate, I like reading, hiking, and traveling :))
Hi, I'm Sharanya, your secretary this year! I compete in PF and Extemp. A few fun facts about me: I play three instruments, do jiu-jitsu and judo, and Iove running with my dog. I'm excited to help keep things organized and make sure our team runs smoothly this year!
I’m Havana, a junior and your Debate Captain this year! I’ve been doing public forum for two years and have learned a lot from meeting different people and competing in tournaments. I’m super excited to help lead the team, build up everyone’s skills, and make this season our best yet
Avery Denton, Cy Woods Speech Captain. I’ve been a member of the Cy Woods Debate team for a year, and have participated in public speaking since the third grade. I believe that there is always room for growth, and can’t wait to learn from (and win with) the team in the upcoming season. Gooo Wildcats!!
My name is Bella and I will be a sophomore this year. I compete in Exempt and HI aka a speech girl! I will be your underclassmen rep so if you're new to debate don't be afraid to ask any questions