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Determination

Benefits

Debators

eeping a good record was difficult, but the
K sweepstakes first place in four separate
debate team managed it. They won over-all
tournaments.
What were these students debating about?
They were arguing about whether or not the
government should protect the quality of water.
"This year's topic was fun because of the wide
variety of subjects that fell under it." said Sopho-
more Chris Moorhead.
It wasn't as simple as it sounded, though.
Students had to write speeches supporting the
resolution as well as one opposing it. For most this
meant long hours of research.
"I think spending all that time in the library was
worth it because you get as much out of an activity '
as you put into it", was Junior Greg Brown's opinion
of the hard work. Brown felt that in order to enjoy
a debate, it was necessary to research a great deal.
Eventually, it was evident, the long hours were
worth it. Most debaters reaped the rewards of hard
work at the several tournaments they attended. The
team had several methods that helped them to do
well in rounds. One way that helped was psyching
themselves up before a tournament. Another way Debate: front row - Lynn Vickroy, Michelle Petersen, Jenny
was by squad evidence in which team members Rose, Mike Levine, Todd Doty , Dave letterman second row-
Mike LeMay, James Saker, Chris Moorhead, Leigh Patel, Paula
exchange evidence with each other to help their Cawthon, Heather Weekly, Bruce Heitbrink, Sponsor, Scott
cases. Seniors Brian Hill and Todd Wiltse donated Milliken back row - Jeff Glenn, Keith Hale, Greg Brown , Jim
a lot of evidence to the team. Peterson, John Kirk , John Koeing, Todd Wiltse, Bryan Hill (photo
by P. Long)
The debate team pulled their resources Students have to use their class time wisely to prepare
together and supported each other throughout the Concentrating on his partner, Mike LeMay's, speech, Sopho- for rounds. Here Sophomore Leigh Patel and Junior Jim
season. more Chris Moorhead develops his listening skills during this Peterson work on their cases. (photo by P. Long)
practice debate round. (photo by J. Riley)
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