Hackley Debate Teams Shine in December Middle and High School Tournaments
On Dec. 14, Hackley’s Middle and Upper School debate teams showcased their skills in two year-end events.
Middle School Debate Highlights:
Seventeen members of the MS debate team competed at a tournament hosted by Blind Brook. Representing Hackley were:
- Fifth graders: Jun Yang W., Tucker L., Hudson S., Agron K., Julia F. and Theodore B.
- Sixth graders: Ethan A., Leroy G. and Adam Y.
- Seventh graders: Ryan L., Sophie P., Neil D-S., James C., Henry B. and George P.
- Eighth graders: Rohan M. and Johannah H.
Highlights of the event included Ryan L. earning the distinction of Hackley’s top individual speaker and the team of Sophie P., Neil D-S. and James C. placing 4th in the varsity division. Additionally, several fifth graders achieved a major milestone by winning their first-ever debate rounds!
Upper School Tournament Highlights:
Hackley also hosted a high school tournament on the same day, with five teams participating in four rounds of debate. Notable achievements included:
- Vivek Malik ’25, Ben Iaderosa ’26 and Shreyas Kuniyil ’27 earned a 4-0 record and came in 3rd place overall.
- Sophomores Theo Anderson, Max Michael and Zack Reinmann concluded with an impressive 3-1 record.
- Vivek Malik ’25 won his first-ever HSPDP golden gavel.
Additionally, Hackley came in 3rd place overall for highest winning percentage.
Congratulations to all our debaters for their hard work and outstanding performances!
Congratulations to all our debaters for their hard work and outstanding performances!
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