The Debate and Forensic Team at J.C. Harmon High School Continue on the Winning Track

The debate and forensics team at J.C. Harmon High School once again demonstrated their exceptional talent and dedication after securing another top-5 tournament win.

The team placed third overall in sweeps at the debate tournament held at J.C. Harmon High School on Tuesday, November 12.

It was all part of the Debate Kansas City Tournament circuit, which consist of six debate tournaments throughout the season.

The city championship will take place in January 2025 at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC).

J.C. Harmon also earned third place at the debate tournament held at Wyandotte High School on Tuesday, October 15.

In the latest competition, all five high schools from Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools participated, including Lincoln Prep, University Academy High School, and Center High School, located in Kansas City, Missouri.

First place went to University Academy while the magnet school Lincoln Prep finished second. F.L. Schlagle and Center High Schools tied for fourth place.

The debate tournament featured over 100 individual competitors, who focused on the subject of intellectual property, with each round of debate lasting about an hour.

Congratulations to all of the debate and forensic students, as well as for their coaches, for their hard work.