John R. Park Debate Society Wins Big on Both Sides of the Atlantic

The John R. Park Debate Society traveled to both Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas and, in the first international competition in its history, Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland over the weekend of January 26-28, 2018. At the tournaments, the team accomplished success across each of its competitive endeavors, including the top placings in public speaking events at Kansas State University and as the second most highly-ranked team from the United States in competition at Trinity College. The team will continue its Spring season in San Diego, CA over the weekend of Feb. 9-11, 2018. 

COMPLETE RESULTS

Nebraska in Kansas Swing - Manhattan, Kansas

Overall (Sweepstakes) Awards

3rd Place – Nebraska in Kansas Swing, Part 2

Individual Event Awards

Nebraska in Kansas Swing, Part 1

5th Place – Communication Analysis – Christopher de Freitas

5th Place – Impromptu Speaking – Christopher de Freitas

Nebraska in Kansas Swing, Part 2

1st Place – Extemporaneous Speaking – Shad Wojciechowski

2nd Place – Communication Analysis – Christopher de Freitas

2nd Place – Impromptu Speaking – Christopher de Freitas

5th Place – Dramatic Interpretation – Zachary Ray

5th Place – Duo Interpretation – Madeline Lehman & Zachary Ray

Trinity IV - Trinity College (Dublin, Republic of Ireland)

2nd Place (U.S. Teams)/29th Place Overall – British Parliamentary Debate – Courtney Nilson & Averie Vockel

52nd Place – British Parliamentary Debate – Bryan Casselman & Ben Jensen