David Dempsey

Academic Debate, Political Science, & Running Enthusiast.

[David Dempsey @MrDempseyKC]

Tonight, Monday December 8th at 6PM EST (5PM CST) Kaylen King is competing in IU Indianapolis' 109th Speech Night!
This event requires students to advocate for a policy change with a 7-8 minute speech. I am especially proud of the work she put into crafting this speech.

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In conclusion of the NSDA national tournament, Kaylen King sets a new school record for individual awards earned at the national tournament!

3rd place speaker for Lincoln Douglas in the nation!
Elimination Round Qualifier - top 60 of 284
4x NSDA national qualifier

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Final results for the Class 2 Lincoln-Douglas Debate!

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Final results for the Class 2 Policy Debate!

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Final results for the Class 2 U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking!

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Final results for the Class 2 Dramatic Interpretation!

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Final results for the Class 2 Duet Acting!

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Final results for the Class 2 Humorous Interpretation!

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Final results for the Class 2 Informative Speaking!

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Final Team Results for the Class 2 Debate Championships! Congratulations to all the participating students!

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In conclusion of the national
qualifying district series-

Rocco Frizzo (Congress- House) and Bryson Comegys (Congress- Senate) have qualified for the national tournament!

Liberty takes 1st place in overall sweepstakes as a team through 5 days of competition.
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Raytown Central MS Results
DUO- Lilly/Rania 5th
IDA- Clara/Abby 2nd

1st Place Team Quality Sweepstakes

Bravo Blue Jays!

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It’s a posting party over here at Raytown Centrals Middle School tournament.
DUO- Rania/Lilly break to finals
IDA- Clara/Abby break to finals
DI- Lana finishes in prelims

Now we wait for awards!
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NSDA National Qualifier Results
PF- Herzog/Deal Top 16
LD- Petty Top 16, Shemwell Top 8, Meisel 3rd*, King 1st* District Champion
CX- Bixler/Rathore 1st* District Champion
1st Place Team Sweepstakes

*Denotes national qualification
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[David Dempsey @MrDempseyKC]

NSDA National Qualifying districts kicks off today with debate Thursday and Friday and Speech on Saturday.

Soak it up kiddos!

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Liberty Debate sets a new school record with 7 debate teams qualified to the MSHSAA State Tournament!

LD: Kaylen King, Caroline Shemwell, Ellie Meisel
PF: Rocco Frizzo/Noah Kern, Reece Cole/Zach Herzog, Bryson Comegys/Quinn Schulte
CX: Abby Bixler/Adnan Rathore

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[Mr. J. Barbosa @barbosaNCMC]

Our good friends at @nkcspeechdebate are hosting @MSHSAAOrg Districts so students can qualify to state in @speechanddebate

WE NEED JUDGES! Please consider joining us on March 7th for IE and March 8th for Debate

https://t.co/9Vb9txfaiu

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DMS Speech and Debate kicked off their season tonight at Pioneer Ridge.

Lots of funny stories and opportunities to learn and grow from! Bravo Blue Jays!

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Staley Varsity Results

DI- Gordon 2nd
DUO- Gordon/Bunnell 3rd, Plummer/Vallier 5th
OO- Kern 3rd
PR/PO- Heits 2nd, Comegys 3rd
ST- Ashby 3rd, Bunnell 5th
LD- Harman 4th
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Neosho Varsity Results
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