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Northeast State debate team posts strong results at first tournament

Northeast State's Debate Team participated in its first debate tournament of the semester at Walters State Community College this past weekend, achieving impressive results.

Northeast State’s Debate Team participated in its first debate tournament of the semester at Walters State Community College this past weekend, achieving impressive results.

Gio LaClair and Makayla Leonard secured first place in the novice debate category, while Dean Fagg and Matthew Hughes earned second place in the open debate category.

In individual awards for the novice division, Drew Farmer took 1st place as novice speaker, Corey Ray placed 5th, and Gio LaClair was awarded 3rd place in the beginner speaker category. For open individual awards, Matthew Hughes earned 3rd place, and Dean Fagg took 6th place.

Emily Napier and Professor Ruth Livingston coach the Debate Team. Congratulations and best of luck on the upcoming season.