Debate team takes state title

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Photo courtesy of Aaron Cosner

(Left to Right) Ritt Culbreth, Phillip Duong, William Daniel and Sam Heie hold their medals from the competition.

Sam Heie, William Daniel, Ritt Culbreth and Phillip Duong traveled to the state debate tournament on April 21. at Randolph Macon College. Heie and Daniel placed first in Public Forum Debate and Culbreth and Duong placed fourth, with both teams competing against 5A competitors for the first time.