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T his year the Pine Crest Debate team traveled across well-researched, and reputable debaters in the nation. This
the nation, competing at some of the most prestigious
year, Noah worked hard to master every argument, Divya
and competitive tournaments in the country, kept the team focused, and Imtiaz made things fun but
Individuals were awarded top honors at
tournaments including the University “AT THE END OF got serious when it counted. The younger
debaters on the team played their roles as
of Michigan Tournament, University of well, and without their support Pine Crest
Georgia Tournament, University of Texas THE DAY, PINE debate would not have had as much success

Longhorn Classic, St. Mark’s Heart of CREST DEBATE IS as it did. While they may have sparred over
Texas Invitational, and the Florida Forensic different ideas on arguments, or different
League State Championship. Headed by A FAMILY.” stylistic issues, they all took to heart that
Mr. Hammond and Mr. Lewis and seniors when one wins they all win, and when one
Noah Baker, Divya Bhansali, and Imtiaz Fatteh, the Pine loses they all lose. At the end of the day, Pine Crest debate
Crest debate team possesses some of the most persuasive, is a family, and they wouldn’t trade that for anything.

I. O Josh Jacobs (10) uses his
evidence to strengthen his arguments.
II. Divya
Bhansali (12) gets some advice From Mr. Lewis.
III. Imtiaz Fatteh (12)
presents his speech to his teammates during
practice.
IV. Tyler Shevin and
Emily Klimberg (11) lay out a plan to figure out the
affirmative side's argument.

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