Debate

Debating with the top collegiate Lincoln Douglas Debate team as a high schooler, I was successful at both the novice and JV levels before being the youngest ever member of the varsity team. The following are highlights of my career with Western Kentucky University:

- Steve Hunt Classic 2021 (JV Champion)

- WKU Rising Stars Challenge (2nd Speaker)

- WKU Fall Tournament 2021 (JV Finalist)

- NFA-LD Grand Prix 2021 (Novice Finalist)

- The Fall Finale 2020 (Novice Finalist)

My experience with debate has helped me become a strong public speaker. Pictured above is me as facilitator for a 650+ attendee festival on gifted education. Synthesizing evidence and presenting it to large audiences is one of my favorite challenges.