Education

Berkeley High School Principal Wins National Honor

by Nikki Gaskins Campbell
Pictured: Steven Steele
Pictured: Steven Steele

MONCKS CORNER, S.C.–Berkeley High School Principal, Steven Steele, was given the very first  National Speech and Debate Association’s Principal of the Year Award for the State of South Carolina on Friday, March 6, 2015, during the South Carolina Forensic Coaches Association’s State Tournament at Berkeley High School.

Steele was not aware he would receive the award from South Carolina National Forensic League Chair, Gail Nicholas, until he was presented with it during the opening festivities for Friday evening’s tournament.

South Carolina National Forensic League Chair, Gail Nicholas said, “The National Speech and Debate Association seeks to honor principals who promote speech and debate activities in their school and/or district. Mr. Steele is the first principal to receive this award in SC. He is being recognized for his support for the new and growing program at Berkeley High School. His willingness to host the 2015 State tournament as well as his constant backing of the team at Berkeley High is evidence of his belief in the excellence that speech and debate will bring to a school.”

The National Speech and Debate Association’s Principal of the Year Award for the State of South Carolina recognizes administrators who have worked to support, develop and create opportunities for Speech and Debate competitors in their schools.

Principal Steele was selected by the National Forensics League committee members and District Chair from South Carolina to receive the award.

Jess Benton, Coach of Berkeley High School Forensics Team and SC Forensic Coaches Association’s Vice President said, “Mr. Steele is an advocate for all things Berkeley. Whether it is the success of students, teachers or the Moncks Corner community, Mr. Steele is always excited and supportive. Every time the team and I asked for support, he encouraged us and worked to open doors for us. He wants the team to dream big. In fact, je was the one who encouraged us to put in a bid for the state tournament.”

Speech and debate helps students: improve reading, listening, speaking and writing skills; develop critical-thinking skills and intellectual curiosity; increase engagement with other students and excel academically and personally.
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