08/29/2026
Help our Sumter High School Speech & Debate Team make some noise this season!
We are officially launching our Vertical Raise fundraiser, and we need our amazing community to rally behind our students. If you’ve ever seen these students practice, compete, or perform, you know how incredibly hard they work.
Speech & Debate isn't just about winning trophies; it's where our students build confidence, critical thinking skills, and leadership abilities that will help them excel throughout their future careers and lives. But competing at tournaments gets very expensive very quickly between bus travel costs, entry fees, and prep materials.
Every single donation, no matter the size, goes straight toward giving these students a platform to speak, compete, and succeed.
Here is how you can support the team:
• Send a donation: Click our official Vertical Raise link below to support a student. It takes less than a minute!
• Spread the word: Share this post on your feed or send it to family, friends, and anyone who loves supporting local youth.
Thank you so much for showing up for our Gamecock speakers and debaters. Let's help them bring home some big wins this year! 🏆
https://app.verticalraise.com/fundraiser/sumter-high-school-speech-and-debate-2026-donation-fundraiser/c/2514421/
One Standard. Excellence.
Fundraising plays an important role in the success of the Sumter High School Speech & Debate Team. Funds raised will help cover tournament expenses, team trips, competition fees, and other essential costs that provide our students with opportunities to compete and represent Sumter High School. Each....
