Lynn's debate team, supported by coaches Eric Hamm and Kathryn Hamm, emerged victorious at the Bill Todd Debates—hosted by the University of Miami.
The tournament has a history of draws for teams outside of the state, making the competition more challenging. This year, teams attended from Loyola University Chicago and Wheaton University in addition to in-state teams from Florida Atlantic University, Southeastern University, Miami Dade College, Broward College, and the University of Miami. 24 teams competed, making it the largest British Parliamentary debate tournament in the state for the past five years. Two teams of two students from Lynn's team made the final four, and one won overall.
Team awards
Champions: Jonah Cole and Jonas D'souza
Finalists: Renee Barrett and Tal Argov
Individual awards
Third overall speaker: Renee Barrett
Fourth overall speaker: Tal Argov
Competitors
Jonah Cole and Jonas D'souza
Renee Barrett and Tal Argov
Gianlucca Lima and Drew Ironshield
Kaylynn Diebold and Katie Wagner