Debaters Place At Olathe Northwest, Novice Tournaments

Last weekend, East debaters took place in two separate tournaments — one at Olathe Northwest, and a novice tournament at East. The varsity team is taking several weeks off before they begin out-of-state competitions in mid-October.

Olathe Northwest

Spencer Mitchell and Will Bledsoe — fifth place in varsity

Nina Andersen and Isabel Holloway — ninth place in open

Mary Beth Eddy and Julius Von Rautenfeld — ninth in novice

SM East Novice

4-1 Record
Aidan Holbrook and Cameron Patti

Katie Hanke (maverick)

3-2 Record
Taylor Ravere and Sam Palcher
Lucas Hagen and Cynthia Smith
John Gorman and Tyler Laughlin

Best Ballot
Casey Owen
Bhavish Dinakar