Local Students Compete at National Speech and Debate Tournament
- Diana DiNapoli received second place in impromptu speaking at the 2025 National Speech and Debate Tournament held in Des Moines, Iowa, from June 15 to 20.
- Tommy Nichol from Oxford High School earned National Runner-Up in the House Congressional Debate, competing against over 750 students nationwide.
- West Ranch High School's first Worlds School Debate team participated in the national tournament, qualifying after five rounds of debate, according to Debbie Dunn.
- Both DiNapoli and Muller emphasized the importance of public speaking and debate skills, stating that they benefit all career paths.
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Hard work and experience lead to the winner's circle for Blue Springs South competitor - The Examiner
After he narrowly finished second in his event last year at the National Speech & Debate Assocation’s national tournament, Blue Springs South’s Garrett Flack says he aimed to win the top spot at this year’s tournament in Des Moines, Iowa, but he certainly could not expect to win in his fourth trip to nationals Flack emerged as the top competitor in congressional senate debate – the first national champion in school history – during this year’s n…
OHS 2025 graduate earns national recognition in debate - The Oxford Eagle
Oxford High School recognized Class of 2025 graduate Tommy Nichol for earning National Runner-Up in the House Congressional Debate at the 2025 National Speech and Debate Tournament, recently held in Des Moines, Iowa. The National Speech and Debate Tournament is one of the largest academic competitions in the world, welcoming 6,700 students from across the United States this year. Tommy competed in the House Congressional Debate category, which i…
Five Panthers compete at the National Speech and Debate tournament
Great Bend’s Speech Team wrapped up its 2021-22 season with a strong showing at the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) Tournament held during the week of June 11-17. Five Panthers represented GBHS at the national tournament. This was the largest group of students that Great Bend had qualified for the national tournament in several years.
Cheyenne East High claims National Speech and Debate title; principal also honored
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Cheyenne East High School saw an exceptional performance at the 2025 National Speech and Debate Association’s National Tournament, held June 16–20 in Des Moines, Iowa. Sophomore Andrew Schulz earned a national championship, and Principal Marc Kershner received a national award, marking achievements for the school and Wyoming. With nearly 7,000 competitors from 1,500 schools across the nation participating, Schulz was crowned Nat…
Hart District Students Compete In 2025 National Speech And Debate Tournament: Valencia High Student Takes Top Honors
Several Hart District students completed their competitive season at the National Speech & Debate Association’s (NSDA) National Tournament in Iowa last week. West Ranch High School sent its first Worlds School Debate team to Nationals. Team captain Dylan Muller, recent NSDA Academic All-American recipient who competed in Nationals in 2022, was joined by Flora Lopes ... The post Hart District Students Compete In 2025 National Speech And Debate To…
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