"Being a part of the SDU makes me feel confident in my ability to communicate my ideas effectively. I work with great people that I can be myself around. I couldn't ask for a better team"
Essabella Voss, Team President
Major: Criminal Justice
“The SDU means being able to hear anyone’s side of the story and understanding their perspectives , meeting new people , and confidently schooling any of my friends in an argument.”
Coleton Boyd, Team Vice President
Double Major: Physics & Math
"The SDU is so valuable because it is teaching me skills that prepare me to be a future educator or lawyer. The SDU teaches advanced public speaking and communication skills that are only learned through practice and provide me with the ability to be the best educator and person I can be."
Samuel Harless, Team Treasurer
Double Major: Organizational Communication & Middle School Education
Concentration: Social Studies
“The SDU is an amazing way to meet amazing people from different backgrounds and get to experience their expertise in their respective fields, and a great way to boost your speaking ability, while making friends and memories.”
Hailey Meshew, Team Secretary
Major: Marketing
Minor: Advertising
"The SDU has taught me incredible life skills and enhanced my love for knowledge and improvement."
Caleb McCurren, Assistant Director
Major: Psychology
Minor: Sociology
“The SDU is never dull, I leave every practice knowing something new”
Samuel Miller
Major: History Education
Minor: TESOL
"Speech and debate gives me a chance to speak up and learn how to use my voice"
Zack Benz
Major: Wildlife Biology