The Department of Social Studies and the Debate Clubs of the Uniontele School District recently organized the prestigious “Long Island Classic Debate Tournament”, sponsored by the American Debate League, an event developed at the Uniontele High School.
More than 650 debate students from the Long Island area, as well as from New York City and Westchester County, gathered to compete at primary, secondary and high school levels.
New York state senator, Siela A. Bynoe, and New York state assemblyman Michael Desido also attended the event, encouraging students while demonstrating their skills and skills in the debate.
“The debate develops the essential skills of the 21st century: critical thinking, communication, collaboration and civic literacy, while empowering students to get involved deeply with the problems that make up our world,” said David Hollander, director of Social Studies of Unionndale School District. “Transforms the content into action and students into informed and persuasive citizens.”
The event began with an opening ceremony, after which the students participated in 3 rounds of debate focused on various topics.
This was followed by an exciting closing ceremony, which celebrated the effort of all students and debate instructors, and recognized the outstanding performances of the day.
Unionale’s Parent and Teachers Association (PTSA) also sold snacks throughout the day and raised funds for scholarships of the Uniontele PTSE.
“Congratulations to all participants and winners,” said Hollander. «I want to thank all those who participated in this incredible event, from which they debated and their families to our safety and custody teams of the High SSchool, support staff and volunteers. We also express a special thanks to John O’Brien for his indispensable support with audiovisual technology and photography ».
It should be noted that the Unionale school district awarded 9 awards to individual speakers and 6 team awards in all educational degrees. The Walnut Street School obtained first place in the yellow beginner division, and Lawrence Road Middle School obtained second place in the general intermediate division.
“Congratulations to our fantastic debate coaches for their arduous work throughout the year supporting our debaters,” said Hollander.
«There are many incredible educators of the district who helped with this event, but we want to highlight our excellent coaches:
Felicia Lamboy of the Grand Avenue School, Yvonne Gonzalez de la California Avenue School, Roderick Peele de la Northern Parkway School, Michael Ambrogio of the Smith Street School, Alyssa Borkes of the Walnut Street School, Keith Colles of the Lawrence Road Middle Middle School, Jonice Scott of the Turtle Hook Middle School and Nina Saveth of the Unionle High School.
Below are the speakers and teams received by the students belonging to the Uniontele School District.
– Awards for primary school speakers (Elementary School):
Third Place: Madison Goodwin, by Walnut Street School
Fourth place: Xili Romain, by Grand Avenue School
Sixth place: Camari Coke, by California Avenue School
Seventh place: Jordan Fenner, by Grand Avenue School
Eighth place: Adelina Mercado, by Walnut Street School
Ninth place: Chase Semper, by California Avenue School
Tenth place: Mia Goodwin, by Walnut Street School
– Prize for primary school teams (Elementary School):
Third place: Xili Romain, Makenna Williams and Afeeyah Zafarali, by Grand Avenue School
Fourth place: Madison Goodwin, Mia Goodwin and Shayla Roberts, by Walnut Street School
Fifth place: Adrianna Ayala, Kaylee Baires and Gabriella Rodriguez, by Northern Parkway School
Sixth place: Ethan Aguilar Ampuero, Hazel Alvarado Chavez and Adelina Mercado, by Walnut Street School
Seventh place: Jordan Fenner and Brianna Molina Rodríguez, by Grand Avenue School
– Intermediate School Speakers Award (Middle School):
Seventh place: Kalissi Lleras, by Lawrence Road Middle School
– High School speakers (High School):
Third Place: Emily Ortiz Ramírez, UniDale High School
– Awards for the High School (High School):
Sixth Place: Emily Ortiz Ramírez and Alison Nieto, by UniDale High School
