Richard H and Thomas S, incoming 8th-graders on the Sudie Debate team, took home Second Place at the NSDA National Speech & Debate Tournament in Richmond, Virginia, this June!

The NSDA National Tournament is the largest speech and debate competition in the world, bringing together competitors from all 50 states and several countries.

The duo advanced all the way to the final round, winning the second place trophy after nine hard-fought rounds debating the feasibility of opening the Arctic for exploration.

Thomas (1st) and Richard (2nd) also swept the top-two Speaker awards in the Middle School Policy Debate division.

The trip capped off a great season of hard work and strong performances by the whole Sudie team.

Students, coaching staff, and parents are already hard at work planning to bring a larger Sudie team to next year's Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona.

Is your 5th–8th grader interested in debate this school year? Keep an eye and ear out for more information from Middle School Head Coach Mr. Quadri at the August activities meeting.

Sudie Cheer gets a super shoutout for sweeping the middle school division of NCA cheer camp earlier in June at SMU! We are always so proud of how our cheer program builds skill, confidence and joy in the students who participate!