Debate competes at Naaman Forest

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Michelle Stoddart

The Leopard Speech and Debate team is to attend the regional tournament this weekend.

Michelle Stoddart, Managing Editor

The Leopard Speech and Debate team recently competed in a tournament at Naaman Forest. The results of the tournament are as follows:

Novice Extemporaneous Speaking: 
John Reaves Semi-Finalist (Top 12 Speakers)
Noah Corbitt – Finalist – 5th Place
Novice Lincoln-Douglas Debate:
Quarter Finalist – Ellie Hager and Zoe Wang (Top 16 Debaters)
Semi-Finalist – Abby Bryant & John Reaves (Top 8 Debaters)
Public Forum Debate:
Quarter Finalist:  Max Anderson & Austin Tedman (Top 16 Debaters)
Bryce Broomham & Kerry Joiner (Top 16 Debaters)
Prose:
Emma Holmes – 1st Place
Duet Acting:
Avery Flessner & Emma Holmes – 4th Place and earned 1 of 2 “Bids” they need to compete at the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions in May.