After five long hours of Lucas’ and Tyler’s foot fiasco, we’re all safe and sound (besides our noses) In Florida. We are at the tournament, it’s round one, and we will continue to update on what we know in this post throughout the weekend.

GO DAWGS (and Grey Knights)!!

(Yes, we realize the irony.)

And here are the results!!

Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Double-Octofinalist- Tyler Olson

Octofinalist- Demarius Walker

Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking

Semi-Finalist- Emily Atkinson

Duo Interpretation

Semi-Finalists- Hannah Mitchell and Wesley Powell

Congrats to all!!

As the crowds leave the theatre, we’re going to take some time to reflect. If you didn’t see it, watch it in its entirety right here:

What did you think?

Winner of Individual Events and Debate Sweepstakes

Extemp

3rd - James Holland
2nd - Emily Atkinson
1st - Scott Bremer

Dramatic Interpretation

2nd - Matt Ward
1st - Laura King

Original Oratory

2nd - Willamae Bolling
1st - Scott Bremer

Impromptu Speaking

3rd - James Holland

Lincoln-Douglas

3rd - Stephanie Styles
2nd - Tyler Olson
1st - Demarius Walker

Public Forum Speaker Awards

9th - Ben Power
8th - Nick Miller
7th - Zoe Hamilton
6th - Jonathan Patterson
4th - Lucas Bailey
2nd - Mike Robinson

Public Forum Team Awards

3rd -  Nick Miller & Ben Power
2nd - Mike Robinson & Lucas Bailey

Policy Debate Speaker Awards

Junior Varsity Speakers

2nd - Ben Dean

Varsity Speakers

8th - Jasmine Burnett
5th - Lauren Scott
2nd - John Holland
1st - Michael Barlow

Varsity Team Awards

Quarterfinalists- Lauren Scott and Jasmine Bennett

Quarterfinalists- Michael Barlow and Ngoc Vu

Semi-finalists and Richard B. Russell All State Bid winners- John Holland and Holden Choi

Novice Team Awards

Semi-Finalists- Samantha Chiang and Maragh Girvan

“Michael Barlow has no friends”

- Lukas, Class of 2012

“It was easier, not as complicated as I thought”

- Brad, Class of 2012

“Great first experience!”

- Markeith, Class of 2012

“It was very interesting and opened my eyes. Hopefully I will compete more.”

- Asha, Class of 2011

 

“Focus.” 

- DJ, Class of 2009

“If you’re gonna lose, look hot doing it.” 

- Stephanie, Class of 2010

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