John R. Park Debate Society’s 2021-2022 Competitive Season Starts with Four Wins

The John R. Park Debate Society began its 2021-2022 competitive season in September at the 52^nd Annual Trapper Rendezvous hosted by Northwest College. Eight students traveled to Wyoming for the Debate Society’s first in-person tournament since February 2020. Eleven schools from across the country competed in thirteen events. University of Utah students made nine elimination round appearances, winning four events. The team will continue its season in October 2021 by traveling to Point Loma Nazarene University.

COMPLETE RESULTS

Individual Awards

1^st Place – Communication Analysis – Grace Osusky

1^st Place – Dramatic Interpretation – Lorna Gage

1^st Place – Persuasive Speaking – Meredith Jenkins

2^nd Place – Communication Analysis – Lorna Gage

2^nd Place – Poetry Interpretation – Vivian Lee

4^th Place – Extemporaneous Speaking – Ryan Knippel

Semifinalist – Extemporaneous Speaking – Ashton Zeeman

Semifinalist – Impromptu Speaking – Aarushi Verma

Debate Awards

1^st Place – British Parliamentary Debate – Vivian Lee & Grace Osusky