Debate Students Earn D.C. Trip

Will Waller and Ayla Geoghagen in Washington, D.C.
Will Waller and Ayla Geoghagen in Washington, D.C.
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Will Waller and Ayla Geoghagen, from Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies, were awarded a civics immersion tour of Washington, D.C., after placing in the Top 5 in their respective events at the FDI National Civics and Debate Tournament in November 2023.

The tournament had more than 400 students competing in speech and debate events. Waller won seventh place in extemporaneous debate, first place in impromptu speaking and fourth place overall.  Ayla won fourth place in impromptu speaking.

Their trip included visits to the Capitol building, Arlington National Cemetery, the American History Museum, The National Archives, Library of Congress, the Supreme Court, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, and Florida House on Capitol Hill.

Tags: Ayla Geoghagen, FDI National Civics and Debate Tournament, Samuel Wolfson School for Advanced Studies, Washington DC, Will Waller


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