Well versed in de Tocqueville, Hegel and NATO reform, dressed to impress in their best business suits, they're over-prepared, under-rested and, in many cases, 
looking forward to getting their driver's permit.
looking forward to getting their driver's permit. The cream of an incredibly driven crop, these 12-to-18-year-old homeschooled students represent the elite of the National Christian Forensics and Communications Association debate league. Monday, over 530 of their ranks will overrun Belton, Texas, for their own personal Super Bowl: the 8th annual National NCFCA Debate Tournament.
"The competition at nationals is extremely intense," says Dr. Roger Smith, NCFCA board member and regional coordinator. "Only the top 5 percent of competitors from each region is invited to attend, and the field is quickly narrowed to the best of the best." Some 34 states will be represented at nationals this year.
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