Phillips Exeter Academy · Est. 1818
Daniel Webster
Debate Society
The oldest secondary school debate society in the nation.
1818
Our Legacy
Two centuries of rhetorical excellence, forged in the Harkness tradition.
Founded in 1818, the Daniel Webster Debate Society is the oldest secondary school debate society in the United States. Named for the great orator himself, the Society has cultivated generations of thinkers, advocates, and leaders — carrying forward a tradition of reasoned discourse that remains as vital today as it was over two centuries ago.
1818
Founded
200+
Years of Discourse
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Every Tuesday
7:00 – 8:00 PM
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