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To Darion, debating is about far more than giving impactful speeches
Many people often wonder how one reaches such commendable
- the opportunities he gets to interact with a closely-knit community
heights in the field of debating. Hence, his advice to aspiring debaters
of friends and coaches are also a vital part of his debating experience.
and orators? Darion said, “Be intellectually honest. Aim to win through superior argumentation, greater stylistic flair, and a sharper
Being a debater has allowed Darion to do the activity he loves with the
strategic sense.”
people he enjoys working with. This motivates him to give his all during competitions, a group endeavor in which teamwork is essential.
Perhaps, the secret to success is that there is no secret to it; that there is no short-cut to be taken. Darion Jin Hotan, with his rigorously honest
Juggling academic commitments with unwavering commitment and
work ethic, embodies a constant drive towards self-improvement through
passion for debating has certainly not been easy. Indeed, sacrifices in
sheer grit and hard work. His achievement is indeed well-deserved. Hwa
personal time have to be made to achieve the best in both fields.
Chong wishes him every success in the future.
Darion is grateful to the following people for inspiring and helping him to where he is today: Mr. Loy Hui Chun, his Civics Tutor; Mr. Ken Yeow,
Mr. Tan Wah Jiam, his KI tutor and JC debate coach; and Mrs. Geetha
“Be intellectually honest. Aim to win through superior argumentation, greater stylistic flair, and a sharper strategic sense.”
Creffield, his coach on the national debate team.
— Darion Jin Hotan
his Math tutor; Mrs. Loh Yen Ling, his Physics tutor; Mr. U.K. Shyam, his Knowledge and Inquiry (KI) tutor; Mr. Melvyn Lim, his supervising tutor for his KI Independent Study; Mrs. Sheila Chia, his Project Work tutor;
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Darion back at his alma mater Darion (seated first from right) celebrating victory with his team-mates