U of A Speech and Debate Society Success in Dallas
Speech and Debate Society at Dallas Baptist University tournament with trophies.
The U of A Speech and Debate Society continued to perform well on the IPDA circuit after competing in Dallas Baptist University Invitational tournament Feb. 23 -25.
Students Aubree Watkins, Austin Keefe, Benjamin Shoptaw, Carter Stainton, Hadley Adkison, Jaci Sabatini, Luke Thurmon, Matthew Cook, Max Green, Megan Dial, Molly Lay, Rhea Neugenbauer and Sophie Barrentine competed and judged debates, leaving with 11 awards, including a division champion.
Molly Lay - 2nd Place Novice Speaker and Novice Quarterfinalist
Carter Stainton - Novice Champion
Aubree Watkins - 1st Place Junior Varsity Speaker and Junior Varsity Semifinalist
Sophie Barrentine - Varsity Quarterfinalist
Hadley Adkison - Varsity Semifinalist
3rd Place Team IPDA Sweepstakes
3rd Place Patriot Award
2nd Place IPDA Sweepstakes
3rd Place Overall Sweepstakes
This weekend, the team will compete in the Union University online tournament, then shift gears to focus on preparing for the IPDA National Tournament and Convention in Mississippi this April.
The team would like to thank the History Department for their support. If you are interested in joining the team or learning more, please contact President Megan Dial at mmdial@uark.edu.
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Jaci Sabatini, student
Psychological Sciences
479-251-0604,
jfsabati@uark.edu
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