Topeka High School’s Debate and Forensics Director, Pam McComas,
is being honored with a Diamond Award from the National Forensics League. This
is the seventh time Ms. McComas, a 35-year veteran of Topeka Public Schools,
has received this award!
The Diamond Award recognizes a professional career that
combines excellence and longevity. The League provides Diamond Awards based on
coach points received. Coaches receive one-tenth of the points earned by their
students and one-tenth of the points earned as a student member of the League.
After a minimum of five years as a League member, a coach who attains 1,500
points is awarded their first Diamond. He or she receives a second Diamond for
3,000 points, a third for 6,000 points, and so on. Five years must pass between
each Diamond Award. On November 3, 2013, Ms. McComas had earned 24,432 points,
qualifying her for a seventh Diamond Award.
On June 19, 2014, Ms. McComas will receive special
recognition at the National Forensic League’s National Speech and Debate
Tournament in Overland Park. More than 5,000 students, coaches, and parents from
across the nation attend the tournament each year.
Ms. McComas has produced five national champions at the
National Forensics League’s National Tournament. She has also helped turn many
students into state champions in debate and forensics.
Congratulations, Ms. McComas, and thank you for all you do
for the students of Topeka Public Schools!
