KWU Debate Team Shines at Cameron Tournament

Jennifer Lamer -

The KWU Debate and Forensics team commenced their debate season with an impressive showing at the Cameron University Christmas Classic tournament held earlier this month in Lawton, Okla.

The team secured second place in Overall Sweeps and attained third place in both Debate Team Sweeps and Individual Events Sweeps.

A comprehensive summary of KWU's results is outlined below:

Dec. 1-2:

  • Extemporaneous Speaking: Tiana Marion (Salina, Kan.), first; Savannah Bonilla (Salina, Kan.), fourth.
  • Individual Parliamentary Debate: Marion, second; Bonilla, quarterfinalist.
  • Impromptu Speaking: Bonilla, fourth; Gage Thompson (Lansing, Kan.), sixth.
  • After Dinner Speaking: Marion, fourth; Bonilla, sixth.

Dec. 3:

  • Extemporaneous Speaking: Bonilla, first; Marion, second; Thompson, fourth.
  • Impromptu Speaking: Bonilla, second; Marion, third; Thompson, fourth.
  • After Dinner Speaking: Marion, second; Bonilla, fourth.
  • Poetry Interpretation: Thompson, fourth; Marion, fifth.
  • Dramatic Interpretation: Bonilla, fourth.