Carrollwood Day School Speech & Debate Shines in a Season of Success
Carrollwood Day School’s Upper School Speech and Debate team has had an exceptional start to the season, earning top honors across multiple tournaments and showcasing their skill, confidence, and dedication to the art of communication. Competing against some of the strongest programs in the region, our Patriots have demonstrated not only eloquence and critical thinking, but also the spirit of sportsmanship and perseverance that define CDS.
“What sets our team apart is their heart, they lift each other up, learn together, and leave it all on the floor.”
FGCCFL 1 – Strawberry Crest High School
The season opened with strong performances and powerful arguments.
- Gabriel L. took 1st Place in Lincoln-Douglas Debate, making a commanding start to the season.
- Parsa & Owen impressed with their teamwork and strategy, earning 3rd Place in Policy Debate.
FGCCFL 2 – Newsome High School
The momentum continued at Newsome, where CDS debaters and speakers once again rose to the challenge.
- Kaitlyn Nolt delivered a moving performance to earn 1st Place in Declamation.
- Bryce Nolt showcased sharp reasoning and composure in the arena, taking 4th Place in Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
- Lauren Anglim brought her dramatic talents to the stage, earning 4th Place in Dramatic Performance.
FGCCFL 3 – Hillsborough High School
The third tournament of the season brought an incredible turnout and an outstanding showing from the entire team. Every participant gave their all, with several students placing among the best in their divisions:
- Taksheel Ganji — 1st Place, Declamation
- Lauren Anglim — 2nd Place, Dramatic Interpretation
- Alyssa Chen — 2nd Place, Extemporaneous Speaking
- Skylar Rogers-Peters — 3rd Place, Congressional Debate (Chamber 2)
- Gabriel Lopez — 2nd Place, Lincoln-Douglas Debate
- Shania Bokhari — 3rd Place, Lincoln-Douglas Debate
From compelling speeches to powerful debates, each competition reflected the countless hours of preparation, practice, and passion that our students pour into their craft. The CDS Speech and Debate team continues to embody what it means to be articulate, thoughtful, and fearless communicators—skills that will serve them well beyond the podium.
Congratulations to all of our talented Patriots and their dedicated coaches for an inspiring start to the season. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish next!
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