JV/ Novice State Results

Our first and second year debaters had a strong end to their season this past weekend at the JV/ Novice State Tournament at Bloomington Jefferson High School.

In the novice division, Kayla Dharampaul (sophomore, North) and Sarah Lunkenheimer (freshman, North) were both 4-1 and ended up placing 17th and 18th, respectively.

Anselmo Shim (freshman, South) was in the top sixteen.

Raffi Garnighian (freshman, South) was undefeated in preliminary rounds and lost in quarter-finals (top eight). Ruthie Nelson (freshman, South) was also in quarterfinals.

In Junior Varsity, Alex Ryan (sophomore, North)was 4-1 in preliminary rounds.

In Novice Public Forum, the team of Hayden Rutan and Jack Ryan (both freshmen, South)were in semi-finals, making them one of the top four Novice Public Forum teams-- a particular feat in Lakeville's first year competing in the event.

Congratulations to all debaters on an excellent season. I invite you all to join us on Wednesday, January 7 at 7 pm in the Lecture Hall at Lakeville South for an awards night to celebrate the season.

End of Season

As the season winds down for most of you, a few notes:

1. LETTERING: A worksheet will be available soon. Fill it out if you have met the requirements to letter.

2. CAPTAINS: There will be an application packet available on the website. Potential captains fill out the packet and coaches select the leadership.

3. AWARDS NIGHT: Save the date! Wednesday, January 7 will be our awards night. More details announced as they become available.

Practice Changes for December

There will be several changes for practices the next few weeks because your coaches all have exams.

Monday, 12/ 8: NO PRACTICE
Tuesday, 12/9: North IMC 4-7
Wednesday 12/10- North IMC 4-6
Thursday 12/11: NO PRACTICE

Monday 12/15: North IMC 4-?
Tuesday 12/16: North IMC 4-?