Undebatable Champions

Debate Team Named National Tourney Champs

BY HANNAH BUCHANAN

THE UT TYLER debate team continues to shine, and this year’s group is no exception.

The university placed first at the recent Steve Hunt Classic, outperforming collegiate teams from across the nation. The tournament was hosted by Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon.

Hunter Parrish and Josh Smith earned a 4-1 record in preliminary rounds, winning every elimination round to secure the championship. Angie Carroll and Harlin Dean also placed first in the junior varsity division of the tournament.

debater, was ranked the No. 1 overall junior varsity speaker.

The university participates in National Parliamentary Debate Association and National Parliamentary Tournament of Excellence events against some of the country’s top minds. Debaters compete in partnerships of two and accrue points toward a national, season-long ranking.

Dedicated students are exposed to the highest level of competition in the nation.

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“The team is excited to have such a strong finish in a competition that included our elite rivals in Texas and strong liberal arts institutions in several other states,’’ says Joseph Provencher, UT Tyler director of forensics and head debate coach. “The future is bright for UT Tyler debate.”

In addition, Parrish, a third-year debater, was ranked the fifth overall speaker, while Smith, a second-year debater, ranked fourth overall. Dean, a freshman

UT Tyler’s debate teams have been fortunate enough to compete at exclusive tournaments across the country—like the Steve Hunt Classic—contending against some of the top-notch debate powerhouses.

Competitors include Notre Dame, the University of California, Texas Tech University, the University of Minnesota, Morehouse College, McKendree University, Lewis & Clark College and Whitman College.

At the national level, UT Tyler has placed as high as second in the nation, with several top 20 team finishes and top five individual speaker rankings.

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