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Education March 30, 2023 - 11:58 am

KU debaters, Lawrence alumni prepare for National Debate Tournament

by Cuyler Dunn

Debaters from the University of Kansas, and former high school debaters from Lawrence, are set to compete in the biggest debate tournament in the country this weekend.

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Education April 25, 2022 - 11:08 pm

NATIONAL CHAMPS! Free State debate duo wins big tournament

by Mackenzie Clark

Free State High School seniors Serena Rupp and John Marshall won the final round of the Tournament of Champions late Monday on a 2-1 decision, becoming national champions.

Kelly Thompson / Contributed Photo
Education March 7, 2022 - 3:39 pm

Photo: Free State debate duo win school’s first Round Robin tournament

by Lawrence Community

The Free State High School debate team of John Marshall and Serena Rupp, both seniors, have added another first to the school’s résumé with their latest tournament win.

David McDermott/Contributed Photo
Education February 15, 2022 - 6:40 pm

Lawrence high school students outperform competitors in forensics, debate

by Andrea Albright

After a weekend of success, it’s hard to argue that Lawrence’s high school debate and forensics teams aren’t among the best, both regionally and nationwide.

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Education January 21, 2022 - 6:28 pm

Lawrence’s high school debate teams compete at State, reflect on season

by Emma Bascom

Lawrence high school debate teams recently competed at the State tournament, completing the season and another year of remote competitions.

Kelly Thompson
Education June 19, 2021 - 8:03 pm

Free State speech and debate students earn prestigious award as a top 10 school nationwide

by Mackenzie Clark

A debate duo and a speech student competed as national finalists, and Free State High School earned the School of Outstanding Distinction Award, given only to the top 10 programs nationwide, their coach said Saturday.

Education June 17, 2021 - 9:20 pm

Free State High School debate team takes 3rd place at nationals

by Mackenzie Clark

The Free State High School debate team of Ethan Harris and Aiden Basore took third place in the National Speech and Debate Association’s national tournament Thursday night.

Kelly Thompson
Education April 20, 2021 - 2:40 pm

Free State juniors take debate program to new competitive heights, break records

by Mackenzie Clark

Serena Rupp and John Marshall were the first Lawrence school district team to ever qualify for the Tournament of Champions, according to their debate coach.

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