Basics of LD Theory by Jackson Lallas

Theory is one of the most technical arguments in debate and has been on the rise in recent years throughout the LD circuit. For better or worse, it’s here to stay and theory will continue to be prevalent. Despite its surge in popularity, theory is still the…

Alex Zhao Wins Voices

Congratulations to La Canada’s Alex Zhao for winning the Voices Invitational! In finals, Alex defeated Crossroads’ Noah…

Hockaday Women’s Round Robin Invitation

April 16–17, 2016

The Hockaday School

11600 Welch Road

Dallas, TX 75229

Dear Colleagues,

Amit Kukreja Wins the Bronx Round Robin

Congratulations to Newark Science’s Amit Kukreja for winning the 2015 Bronx Round Robin! In finals, Amit defeated Lexington’s Achal Srinivasan. Amit is coached by Jonathan Alston, Chris Randall, and Dr. Tommy J Curry. Achal is coached by Adam Tomasi and Sheryl Kaczmarek.

Greenhill Closes out St. Marks

Congratulations to Greenhill’s Bennet Eckert and Graham Baker for closing out the 2015 St. Marks Heart of Texas Invitational! In semis, Bennet defeated Strake Jesuit’s Sean McCormick on a 3–0 decision and Graham walked over his teammate, Varad Agarwala. Greenhill is coached by Aaron Timmons, Bekah Boyer, and Chris Randall.

Shivane Sabharwal Wins Bronx

Congratulations to Mission San Jose’s Shivane Sabharwal for winning the 2015 New York City Invitational! In finals, Shivane defeated Harrison’s Sarah Ryan on a 3–2 decision. Shivane is coached by Tom Kadie and Michael Harris. Sarah is coached by Chetan Hertzig, Christian Quiroz…

November PF is Humanitarian Needs of Refugees

Resolved: In response to the current crisis, a government should prioritize the humanitarian needs of refugees over its national interests.

Breann Smith Wins Holy Cross

Congratulations to Liberty Christian’s Breann Smith for winning the 2015 Holy Cross Invitational! In finals, Breann defeated Harvard Westlake’s Evan Engel (ballot count undisclosed). Breann is coached by Paul Dorasil and Deann Smith.

November/December LD is Jury Nullification

Resolved: In the United States criminal justice system, jury nullification ought to be used in the face of perceived injustice.

Noah Simon Wins the Voices Round Robin

Congratulations to Crossroads’ Noah Simon for winning the 2015 Voices Round Robin! In Finals, Noah defeated Alex Zhao on a 2–1 decision (Case, Alderete, Torson*). Noah is coached by Leah Shapiro. Alex is coached by Akhil Jalan, Arjun Tambe, Scott Wheeler, and Susan Moore and Akash Gogate.