Smith Debaters Sweep UIL District Tournament

On Mar. 24, the Newman Smith High School Debate team competed at the UIL District 9-4A Speech and Debate tournament at Liberty High School in Frisco. The Trojans swept the District Championship, winning in every event.

Nine students advance to the region tournament. NSHS Debate took 5 of the 9 spots leaving only 4 open spots for the other 7 schools in the district. The region will be held in April at the University of North Texas.

Individual Results:
Lincoln Douglas Debate
1st place- Sarah Grace Withers
5th place-Diana Pop
6th place- Sam Winstel

Persuasive Speaking
1st place- Tanya Rajan
3rd place- Michael Schrag

Informative Speaking
1st place- Diana Pop
2nd place- Sarah Grace Withers
4th place- Sam Winstel

Smtih Debate is coached by Mr. Robert Martin and Mr. Christopher Michael Agee.