OASC FIRST
STUDENT RUN GUBERNATORIAL DEBATE
Oklahoma High School Seniors
Be a part of Oklahoma history… Join the audience for the first ever all student run and moderated Gubernatorial Debate in the country right here in Oklahoma!
That’s right, moderators, time keepers and most importantly the audience all made up of high school seniors from across the state.
Thursday October 11th, 2018
Oklahoma City Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center
7777 S May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK
The Debate is being facilitated by From Now On www.FromNowOnOk.org
The mission of From Now On: To change the tone of civil discourse and civic engagement in Oklahoma by inviting the next generation of Oklahoma leaders to do better as they step from "Students to Oklahoma Statesmen."
Interested High School Seniors APPLY HERE TODAY!
Teachers/schools or student organizations with high school seniors please feel free to share this invitation and registration link with interested students.
FROM NOW ON Student Debate Day Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the From Now On Student Debate Day?
A. Facilitated by FROM NOW ON It is the first in the country student organized, student run, and student attended gubernatorial debate.
Q. Date?
A. Thursday October 11th, 2018
Q. Where is the debate being held?
A. Oklahoma City Community College Visual and Performing Arts Center 7777 S May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK
Q. Who can attend the debate?
A. The debate audience will be made up of more than 600 high school seniors selected from across Oklahoma. You must apply and then be awarded an audience ticket to attend.
Q. I’m an Oklahoma high school senior. How can I join the debate audience and submit a question for the debate?
A. You must apply online. Applicants will be notified if they were awarded an audience ticket.
Q. Why do I have to apply for an audience ticket? Why not just give them out?
A. When you apply you will enter your zip code. We are doing this to ensure high school seniors are represented from across all of Oklahoma and not just a few high schools.
Q. If I’m a high school senior awarded an audience ticket what is required?
A. If you are awarded a ticket, we will send you a more detailed message but here are the basics:
From Now On Student Debate Day Schedule
4:30-5:00 p.m.
Check in with your confirmation email at Oklahoma City Community College Auditorium
5:00-6:00 p.m.
You will join fellow student seniors in the auditorium as you have fun, hear from some amazing leaders from across the state, learn about civic engagement and prepare for the debate to begin.
6:00-7:00 p.m.
Debate between the top two polling candidates for Oklahoma Governor.
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Post-debate reception with the candidates, your parents and supporters of From Now On.
Q. Is there a cost to participate?
A. No. Your audience ticket and reception participation are at no cost. From Now On is an Oklahoma nonprofit that is supported by sponsors who share in our mission to help Oklahoma students step from students to Oklahoma Statesmen.
Q. How can I become a debate/reception sponsor?
A. We would love to have your support! Please contact Jennie Kleese at jenkleese@gmail.com
Q. I’m an adult/kid at heart can I join the debate audience?
A. Not this time. While we encourage everyone to get involved this debate is for Oklahoma’s high school seniors as they step from being an Oklahoma student to an Oklahoma Statesman.
Although if your child or student is selected to join the debate audience, you are invited and encouraged to join the post-debate reception with the candidates and sponsors.
Q. I want to see Oklahoma history happen by watching this debate but can’t join the live audience. Is there a way I will be able to watch the debate?
A. We think it is a great idea if students across Oklahoma host watch parties and teachers (hint) give extra credit for students who watch the debate. We are working with our sponsors, so we can broadcast and live stream the debate. We will post viewing details on our website as soon as they are available.