<p>Speech & Debate Coach, Ms. Julie Sheinman shares that on October 2, 2021, 30 of our Speech and Congressional Debate members competed at a virtual tournament. The contest has traditionally been held at Stuyvesant, so even though we were virtual, it was held the name "Stuyvesant".</p><p>Many of the students competing were first timers. The response to joining the team has been wonderful.</p><p>Stuyvesant fielded two champions last weekend in addition to many finalists.</p><p></p><p>Highlights include:</p><p><b>Melia Moore</b> champion of Oral Interp</p><p><b>William Summitt</b> Champion of Congressional Debate <b><i>(</i></b><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fUXI-q8IZdCUNg8I3r4Ie31kN4w9lrN1/view?usp=sharing"><b><i>catch the video of the announcement of his National Title!)</i></b></a></p><p>Other finalists include <b>Kevin Zhang</b> and <b>Eshaal Ubaid</b> in Extemp</p><p><b>Michelle Wang</b> in Oral Interp</p><p><b>Zhaklene Saunders</b> and <b>Olivia Woo</b> in Congressional Debate.</p><p></p><p><i>Big shout out to the parents who volunteered and judges! We can't do it without you.</i></p>