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Forensics | Speech & Debate

Champion Voices, Inspiring Change

Trinity Prep's Forensics team empowers middle and high school students to find their voices and engage with critical social and political issues. With opportunities to compete at local, state, and national levels, students develop essential skills in public speaking, critical thinking, and leadership. 

Our forensics team consistently ranks among the top 20 in the nation, boasting back-to-back national championships in 2024 and 2025. Participants travel to prestigious venues like Yale and Harvard, gaining valuable experience and accolades that enhance college applications. 

Whether students join to improve their communication skills, connect with peers, or earn championship trophies, they all share a commitment to excellence.

2024 & 2025 NSDA Champion, Jonah D. '25

   

By joining Forensics, I have learned to advocate for myself, deepen my knowledge of global politics, and make life-long friends. I could not even begin to describe how many opportunities I have had as a direct result of the speech and debate team. It is my hope to coach/judge debates in college as well as participate on a collegiate team."
Amanda rose destefano '25

 

2024-2025 Forensics 

 

 

84 Students Competed

 

73 Awards Earned

 

Traveled to 21 Cities & 8 States

 

Two-time National Champions

  

 

 

 

Katrina Brominguez

Director of Forensics, with nearly 20 years of public-speaking experience, building award-winning speech and debate programs across Florida. She has coached students to success at every level, from local tournaments to national championships at both middle and high school levels; they earned thousands in scholarships and placed in the top 20% nationally for the past two years. She served as a Florida Regional Ambassador for the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative and as Okaloosa County District Head of Speech and Debate, where she helped grow the program to over 60 schools across the Panhandle. She was one of just 10 coaches selected statewide to help design Florida’s debate curriculum for CPalms and contributed to a statewide think tank supporting new and developing coaches. Her passion for language extends beyond speech and debate: She has taught English for over a decade, integrating flexible seating, student-led discussion, and innovative tech to foster critical thinking and civic engagement. She is proud to help young voices grow louder, stronger, and more confident, one argument at a time.

 

Antonina Clementi

In her first year at Trinity Prep, she teaches World Religions and serves as the Assistant Speech and Debate Coach. Originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, she now resides in Winter Park. Antonina began her speech-and-debate career at the age of 14, later attending Western Kentucky University on a full-ride scholarship for speech and debate. During her time at Western, she competed in a variety of events, earning recognition at the local, state, national, and international levels. She graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in political science and double minors in history and organizational leadership. Having coached since the age of 18, Antonina specializes in public speaking and debate instruction, working with students across the United States and internationally. She has taught for institutions like the Golden State Academy and Ridge High School in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and has helped students in China and India use public forum debate to strengthen their English-language skills. Her work has taken her to prestigious campuses such as Yale and Harvard, and abroad to Dublin, Ireland, where she competed at the International Forensics Association Tournament. Outside of the classroom, Antonina enjoys traveling, thrifting, and discovering new music. Some of her favorite travel destinations include London, Cinque Terre, and Croatia. She also enjoys spending time with her senior dog, Katie, a Shih Tzu–pomeranian mix, who has been by her side since childhood.