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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

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Debate students in a tournament earlier in the year. The biggest change to the tournament, like most activities this year, was the transition to an online format. “Last year, at the state tournament, it was really nice talking to people from other schools. I actually made a couple close friends that I still keep in contact with. This year, it felt a lot more isolated, although I did get to hang out with the coaches and Maya, Henry, and Jack,” junior Spencer Burris-Brown said.

State debate tournament takes place online

Liv Larsen, RubicOnline January 28, 2021
The 2021 State Debate Tournament brought growth, challenges, and friendship for 9th grader Henry Hilton, sophomore Maya Sachs, and juniors Spencer Burris-Brown and Jack Hlavka who competed.
Head of Debate, Tom Fones, teaches one of his many debate classes this semester.

Debate balance: success & “awesome”

Maddy Fisher, Staff Writer November 4, 2019
SPA's debate team is currently ranked second in state.
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