The first Southern California Junior Forensics League Debate Tournament of the school year was held on October 21st, 2017, at La Salle High School in Pasadena.

Kudos students won Championships in three of the four debate events and received the Top Speaker Award in all of these four debate categories.

(Setting up registration booth for schools and contestants)

(Shiny trophies waiting to be taken home by winners)

In Public Forum debate, Abigail Fang and Grace Jin of Kudos Irvine campus finished in first place and Grace was the tournament’s Top Speaker. Abigail and Grace were the only team at the tournament to finish with a perfect 5-0 record.

(Grace received Top speaker award)

(Kudos Irvine was led by Mr. Yazel on the left)

In Lincoln-Douglas (LD) debate, Christina Feng was named one of five finalists by having a 4-1 record. Aaron Zhang won the Top Speaker trophy in LD.

(Big smile on Christina’s face)

(Aaron with his proud parents)

In Policy debate, Aaron Lee and York Tang went undefeated and Aaron was Top Speaker. Ethan Chang finished in Second Place.

In Congressional debate, Justin Hong was Champion, while Emmy Chen finished in Third Place. Selina Ho and Cassie Gao tied as the Fifth Place winners, and Justin Lim was placed 7th.

(Justin and Emmy were delighted with the results )

(Coach Mr. Ro and his students discussing strategies)

(Partial of Congress team)

Aaron Lee CX w/ York 1st
York Tang CX w/ Aaron 1st
Ethan Chang CX 2nd
Aaron Lee CX 1st speaker
Abigail Fang PF w/ Grace 1st
Grace Jin PF w/ Abigail 1st
Grace Jin PF 1st speaker
Christina Feng LD Finalist (top 5)
Aaron Zhang LD 1st speaker
Justin Hong Congress 1st
Emmy Chen Congress 3rd
Selina Ho Congress 5th
Cassie Kao Congress 5th
Justin Lim Congress 7th

(Irvine Coach Mr. Yazel)

(Kudos once again hosted another successful tournament)