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The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

The student news of St. Paul Academy and Summit School

The Rubicon

Eight students from the debate team compete, four of whom wrote arguments for the rounds that have brought them to Elite 8 competition for International Public Policy Forum.  The students pictured are seniors Thomas Toghramadjian, Shaan Bijwadia, Afsar Sandozi, and Jordan Hughes,  junior George Stiffman, and sophomores Shefali Bijwadia, Sarah Wheaton, and Raffi Toghramadjian. The four seniors will compete in New York on May 2 . US Debate coach Tom Fones said, “[I am most proud of] their ability to work together to produce written materials that are so coherent which have gotten them to this point. I mean the blending of their research, their writing, and the four of them working as a group has been exceptional.”

Four debaters to argue for top spot in Elite 8

Emily Thissen, News Editor May 4, 2015
Four senior debaters make it to Elite 8 to compete in New York on May 2.
THE SPA Debate team  poses for a photo after the tournament at Blaine Oct. 11.  “It’s a fun thing to do and it really improves your public speaking skills, junior Liza Bukingolts said.  The teams have ranked first or second in every competition so far this fall.

Debaters argue their way to winning with early tournament success

Lexi Hilton, Staff Writer October 25, 2014

Debate, a fast paced, engaging competition serves as a popular elective among students at St. Paul Academy and Summit School. “It’s a fun thing to do and it really improves your public speaking skills,”...

Faculty tries to include Syrian crisis into classroom setting

Faculty tries to include Syrian crisis into classroom setting

Nina Zietlow, News Editor October 25, 2013

St. Paul Academy and Summit School prides itself on its rigorous curriculum, aimed at shaping active and curious global citizens. However, there is little to no discussion of global issues within the classroom,...

Spoken word poet Joyce Lee discussed shaping open and creative communities. “I don’t stay on shallow subjects for long, she said.

Spoken word poet Joyce Lee hosts workshop

Eva Perez-Greene, InDepth Editor September 11, 2013

Spoken word poet and instructor Joyce Lee hosted a creative and informative workshop on Sept. 9 after school. Juniors Bella Martinez and Emma Rodgerson asked Lee to visit St. Paul Academy and Summit School...

Teachers lend voices to Spartan athletics

Hannah Johnson, Sports Editor February 21, 2013

"Lets meet your Spartans!" Tom Fones roared at a recent girls basketball game.  In the Fall and Winter, two St. Paul Academy and Summit School teachers lend their voices to Spartan Athletics. Upper School...

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