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Newman Debate Update - Ben Franklin High School

G. Malis
[FULL STORY]

The Debate Team competed at Ben Franklin High School on February 10 and 11. This was the last tournament for our students to qualify for the Louisiana High School Speech League's state tournament. Read more for full results.

Impromptu Speaking - Vincent Rodomista was a semi-finalist
Extemporaneous Speaking - Vincent Rodomista finished fourth, Sarah Cohen finished third, and Matthew Meyer finished first.
Congressional Debate - Vincent Rodomista finished fourth and Matthew Meyer finished third. Matthew is now qualified for state.
Varsity Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Matthew Meyer finished second.
Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate - Vincent Rodomista finished second (and qualified for state)

At the end of our LHSSL season, we have the following students (and events) qualified for state:
Extemporaneous Speaking: Sarah Cohen, Tiffen McAlister, and Matthew Meyer
Congressional Debate: Elizabeth Margolin, Tiffen McAlister, and Matthew Meyer
Policy Debate: Mesha Knatt/Katie Williams and Vincent Rodomista/Tiffen McAlister
Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Matthew Meyer, Tiffen McAlister, and Vincent Rodomista

Upcoming tournaments...
Vestavia Hills High School (Birmingham, AL) - February 24-25
New Orleans City Championship - February 29, March 2-3
Louisiana NFL District Tournament (to qualify for Nationals) - March 9-10
JV and Novice Nationals (Atlanta, GA) - March 23-24
LHSSL State Tournament - March 29-31

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