Village Student Named 1st Place National Champion in NSDA Speech and Debate Tournament

From June 21st - 23rd, the Village Middle School Speech and Debate Team competed at the NSDA National Speech and Debate Tournament in Birmingham, Alabama. This year's tournament was the largest so far - a total of 157 schools competed (representing 34 states and 5 countries). With 8 students competing, The Village Middle School placed 18th overall. In addition, 7th grader Isabella C. won the National Championship in Declamation.

Individual event/team results were as follows:

Declamation

1st Place National Champion - Isabella C.

25th Place - Kahani M.

Informative Speaking

4th Place - Dhruv S.

Storytelling

Semifinalist - 12th Place - Meera M.

Public Forum Debate

Double Octofinalists - Ani S. & Varun A.

Dramatic Interpretation

Quarterfinalist - 14th Place - Isabella C.

26th Place - Estee N.

Prose Reading

Quarterfinalist - 25th Place - Isabella C.

Duo Interpretation

30th Place - Kahani M. & Anjai G.

Congratulations on your great work, Vikings!

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