MCHS Debate Team Scores At Big 8 Conference Tourney

RICK PECK/Special to McDonald County Press Eight students from McDonald County High School won medals at the recent Big 8 Debate Tournament, Payton Sargent (left), Ryleigh England, Luke Boze, Frank Valagran, Bo Pierce, Jessikah Lilly and Cylee Drake.

RICK PECK/Special to McDonald County Press Eight students from McDonald County High School won medals at the recent Big 8 Debate Tournament, Payton Sargent (left), Ryleigh England, Luke Boze, Frank Valagran, Bo Pierce, Jessikah Lilly and Cylee Drake.

Thursday, March 1, 2018

The McDonald County High School debate team recently had another successful Big 8 Conference Tournament, with eight students bringing home medals.

Leading the way were conference champions Bo Pierce (humorous interpretation); Jessikah Lilly (radio); and Cylee Drake (original oratory). McDonald County has won the original oratory title for five years running.

In addition to the team and individual championships, the following students brought home Big 8 medals: Pierce and Luke Boze, third place in duet acting; Frankie Valagran, third place in prose; Payton Sargent, second place in international extemporaneous; and Ryleigh England, second place in storytelling.

Community on 03/01/2018