NPHS currently fields three teams which are coached by Drama teacher Judith Packee. All debaters are enrolled in a Debate class. Debaters compile evidence, do research, devise arguments, and practice their skills during and outside of class time. Debaters argue both the Affirmative and Negative sides of this topic at each meet, where they compete against teams from other schools and are judged by qualified individuals from the community.
All new debaters are welcome, regardless of experience level.
Each team is permitted 5 minutes of prep time per round.