My high school years were defined by my participation in public forum debate. PF is a two-on-two debate format that encourages discussion on current controversies such as gun control, education reform ...

Flathead High School's Josie Morrison and Padmaja Vatti were paired together on the debate team last year as freshman. One year later, the two became Public Forum Class AA state champions.

Flathead High's Myla Johnson and Lynne Beisel perform their duo interpretation during speech and debate practice at the high school on Saturday, Oct. 25. (Casey Kreider/Daily Inter Lake) Kalispell’s ...