Horizon Science Academy joined the Ohio High School Speech League (OHSSL) and the National Forensic League (NFL) in 2008 and has had a Speech and Debate team competing since last fall.  Shaheeda Muhammad, a brand new member of Horizon’s debate team took second place in her event, Public Forum Debate. Miss Muhammad debated the topic resolved: Failed nations are a greater threat to the United States than stable nations. Other Horizon Competitiors included: Jordan Bronson, Antoinette Craig, Faith Onwudinjo,  Renada Simon, and Regine Warren.  Other team members are ShannonMcNatt, Samuel Tate, and Amanda Halaby.  The Horizon team is coached by Sharon McGraw.

Representatives from the following schools attended the tournament. 
 
Beachwood High School
Berea High School
Brecksville Broadview Heights High School
Charles F. Brush High School
Chagrin Falls High School
Gilmour Academy
Hathaway Brown
Horizon Science Academy
Hawken School
Laurel School
Kenston High School
Lincoln West High School
Magnificat High School
Mayfield High School
Maple Heights High School
Montessori School at University Circle
Olmsted Falls High School
Orange High School
Parma Community School
Rocky River High School
Saint Ignatius High School
University School