John R. Park Debate Society Wins Recognition at Western States Debating Championship - Debate - College of Humanities

The John R. Park Debate Society competed in the Western States Debating Championship on March 26-28, 2021. In the U's first appearance at the tournament, students earned individual recognition, as well as appearing in elimination rounds. The tournament featured participants from University of Alaska, University of California at Berkeley, Vanderbilt University, and the United States Air Force Academy. The team will conclude its spring season at the National Forensics Association National Championship Tournament held on April 16-19, 2021.

COMPLETE RESULTS

Debate Awards

2^nd Place Speaker – Novice British Parliamentary Debate – Julane Machado

2^nd Place - British Parliamentary Debate (Womxn's Round Robin) - Grace Osusky & Vivian Lee

4^th Place Speaker – British Parliamentary Debate – Grace Osusky

Quarterfinalist – British Parliamentary Debate – Grace Osusky & Vivian Lee