John R. Park Debate Society Opens Seasons with Success in Idaho

The John R. Park Debate Society traveled to Twin Falls, Idaho on September 23-24, 2022 to participate in the Fran Tanner Invitational at College of Southern Idaho. At the tournament, the team faced competition from over 10 colleges and universities, including the Boise State University, Idaho State University, and in-state rivals: Weber State University and Utah State University. The Debate Society finished the tournament with 10 final round placings in individual events, a closeout (top two teams) in National Parliamentary Debate Association debate, and multiple top speaker awards. The team plans to build on this early success at their next tournament, The Biggest Little City Classic at the Unviersity of Nevada-Reno on October 14-16, 2022.

COMPLETE RESULTS

Overall Awards

2nd Place - Tournament Sweepstakes 

Debate Awards

1st Place (close-out) - Open NPDA Debate - Meredith Jenkins and Madeleine Felix &

1st Place (close-out) - Open NPDA Debate - Addy Kobe and Merrin Maughan

2nd Place - Novice NPDA Debate - Willow Wilson and Jose Atilano

2nd Place Speaker - Open IPDA Debate - Addy Kobe

3rd Place Speaker - NPDA Debate - Willow Wilson

3rd Place - Open IDPA Debate - Addy Kobe

3rd Place - Novice IDPA Debate - Willow Wilson

5th Place Speaker - NPDA Debate - Madeleine Felix

9th Place Speaker - Novice IPDA Debate - Willow Willson

10th Place Speaker - Novice IPDA Debate - Madeleine Felix

Individual Event Awards