Newman Smith Debate Team Wins SMU Debate Tournament

The Newman Smith High School Debate Team competed in a state-wide debate tournament at Southern Methodist University. NSHS took first place in the Lincoln Douglas Debate as well as International Extemporaneous Speaking. The Trojans also swept the U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking category by placing first, second and third place. With just four students competing, Newman Smith took home the First Place Sweepstakes Award.

Results from the tournament are:
Diana Pop: 1st Place, U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking

Tanya Rajan: 1st Place, International Extemporaneous

Sarah Grace Withers: 1st Place, Lincoln Douglas Debate, 2nd Place Speaker Award, 2nd Place International Extemporaneous Speaking

Sam Winstel: 3rd Place, International Extemporaneous Speaking

The Newman Smith Debate Team is coached by Robert Martin and Chris Agee.

The team will compete on Sept. 3 in Plano, TX.