The debate and forensics team had their first meeting today after school from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. The meeting was an introduction to the competition season, which is called The Shenandoah Valley Forensics League (ShenVaFL). Junior Jumana Alsaadoon, who participated in debate for the last three years, introduced the team and competition. Head coach and English teacher Joshua Crigger introduced himself along with assistant coach and English teacher Audra Vasiliauskas. 

The team will meet every other Wednesday to prepare for the first ShenVaFL competition in October. There will be more ShenVaL competitions, and students will have many opportunities to compete in the team.  

Junior Addison Mason is competing in October as well as the competitions further in the season. 

“The meeting went great. Being a returning debater,  I thought the turnout was great. I can’t wait to get back and debate with friends and help the other debaters this season,” Mason said.