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Team USA: Training for the International Debate Stage by Liz Yount
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hange can often be difficult, but when that change involves meeting six new teammates, all with a common goal of success, that change is also welcome. As a new generation of USA Debate assumes the role of the national team, I am reminded again of how truly lucky I am to represent our country while doing the activity I love most. I am humbled by my experiences participating in the World Schools Debating Championship in Germany this past summer and am ready to embrace this season with renewed enthusiasm, leadership, and a fresh appreciation of the format. For the first USA Debate training event of the season, nine debaters (including three returning members) and four coaches traveled to Holy Cross School in New Orleans, Louisiana, from September 28 to October 2. Returning to the warm and hospitable city of New Orleans was made even better by our welcoming hosts from Holy Cross School. It was an honor to
MEET THE TEAM (left to right) Members of the 2016-2017 USA Debate Team include Ella Michaels, Nikhil Ramaswamy, Liz Yount, Ellie Grossman, Colette Faulkner, Nika Gottlieb, Aditya Dhar, Sarah Lanier, and Joshua May. Not pictured is Gaurav Gawankar. For complete profiles, visit www.speechanddebate.org /usa-debate.
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