US Speech & Debate wins at Colorado's Oldest Tournament 

Februrary 10, 2024 | Tournament Recap

The mighty tenth grade squad won accolades across three events at Mullen on Saturday, including a first place finish in US Extemp. The team is looking to continue it's momentum as we head down to Pueblo for the 4A CHSAA State Championship tournament next week. 

Salmon Toast

Kit Freeman wins 1st in US Extemporaneous

Adding another accolade to an incredible season, Kit won first in US Extemporaneous Speaking. Matched up against students from Kent Denver and Cherry Creek, Kit delivered a riveting speech on the future of the US agenda in outer space to win the final round. 

Granola Bowl

Katie & Emery make it to finals in Impromptu

In their first tournament, novices Katie Bergsieker & Emery Mikula advanced to the finals of Impromptu and earned 3rd & 4th place, respectively. 

Granola Bowl

Laura Noyes places 5th in Extemp Debate

Also competing for the first time in-person, Laura Noyes earned  5th place winning two of her three debates against students from DSST: Cedar.

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Kellen & Evan team up and earn a W in Public Forum

Debating the environmental impacts of single-use plastic, Kellen and Evan won their match against DSST. 

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Robert & Augie win against Rock Canyon

Arguing the harms of transitioning away from single-use plastics in the healthcare industry, Robert and Augie ended the day with a big win. 

CHSAA 4A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP | 2/23-24

Next up, we'll be heading to Pueblo Central for the state championship. The team will be heading out Friday morning and returning Saturday night. Daily practice sessions are happening during lunch in the Campus Center. 

JUDGE TRAINING WORKSHOP | 2/29

Interested in judging at future tournaments? We will be hosting a judge training workshop in partnership with Denver Christian on 2/29 at 6:00 pm in Knowles.

COLORADO ACADEMY HOSTING ON 4/19

We need all the help we can get to be great hosts on April 19th. We will be hosting middle school teams from across Colorado and need parents to help with judging and hospitality for the tournament. If you are interested in volunteering please email the coaches below. 

Interested in helping judge at a tournament? Sign-up below. 

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Nicholas Aranda

Assistant Debate Coach

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Randall Martinez 

Director of Debate

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Dr. Jon Vogels

Director of Speech