Continued Success for Speech and Debate

U of A Speech and Debate Society competed in the Union University Revival of the Bulldogs virtual tournament this past weekend. After such a successful weekend at Dallas Baptist University the week prior, the team brought eight competitors, competing in four divisions. Debaters Hadley Adkison, Carter Stainton, Daisy Rehbock, Hannah Morris, Jaci Sabatini, Jonas Lansford, Matthew Cook and Megan Dial brought home four awards.

Jonas Lansford: Novice Octofinalist

Carter Stainton: Novice Finalist

Jaci Sabatini: Pro Semifinalist and Fifth Place Speaker

The Speech and Debate Society is now focusing on getting prepared for Nationals in April, held in Mississippi this year. 

The team would like to thank the Department of History for its continued support. If you would like to know more about the team or are interested in becoming a member, please contact President Megan Dial at mmdial@uark.edu.

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