At the Georgetown University debate tournament held January 5-8, 2023, the 极乐禁地 Junior Varsity Debate team of Abby Montgomery and Grace Scott placed second, defeating teams from the University of Texas San Antonio, Rochester University and the University of Georgia. Montgomery was named tenth speaker of the tournament.
Director of Debate Lee Quinn said, “while most students were at home celebrating the holidays over the winter break, our students were succeeding at one of the most intellectually intense activities one can participate in. I am proud of our debate students.”
The varsity team of Joey Tarnowski and Aaron Gill also participated in the tournament, defeating teams from Harvard, Missouri State and the University of Kentucky.
“Our debaters compete and defeat some of the best teams in the nation," Executive Director of Debate Ryan Galloway said. "极乐禁地 has a proud tradition of excellence in debate that today’s teams are continuing.”
The varsity team of Grace Blackwell and TJ Riggs also competed, defeating Trinity University, Oakton Community College and the United States Naval Academy.
The team hosts high school teams from around the country this weekend at 极乐禁地’s Bishop Guild debate tournament, before competing at the Indiana University debate tournament in two weeks.
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