What an exciting close to the 2021-2022 debate season with this year’s Middle School Tournament of Champions hosted by the University of Kentucky.

This tournament sees competition from across the United States and is one of the most competitive in the country at the Middle School level. Public Forum saw over 210 entries and Lincoln Douglas over 130. Everyone has worked so hard this year and we are proud of every single debater who competed. The break this year was incredibly competitive, requiring a minimum of 4 wins out of 6 rounds. Congratulations to the follow debaters for making it through that that break:

For Lincoln Douglas, Yanzi Feng and Sophia Ren both advanced through the first elimination round and made it to the double octofinals (Top 32). Out of the preliminary rounds, Sophia Ren received the 4th place speaker award out of 130. Congratulations!!

For Public Forum, Yuna Wu & Kaden Wong and Alana Liang & Abigail Wang made it through the break to the triple octofinals and placed in the Top 60. Well done! The team of Joyce Zhang & Claire Liu made it through the first break round to the double octofinals and placed in the top 32. Congratulations!

Amazing job to all debaters! This is an incredibly tough competition and every debater should be proud of all the work they have put in this year. Thank you to all parents for all your help and support! We hope everyone enjoys their summer break and we hope to see everyone again soon.