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The E. L. Meyers Speech &amp; Debate Team earned second place at the Pennsylvania High School Speech League (PHSSL) District 8 Championship tournament held virtually on Saturday, Feb. 20.

District 8 is inclusive of all public and private secondary schools in Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley.

Junior Angel Estrella earned the district championship in Lincoln-Douglas debate and qualified to compete at the state championships on March 13-14, which will also be held virtually.

In the course of the tournament, Estrella debated both sides of the topic, “Resolved: States ought to ban lethal autonomous weapons.”

Senior Tio Marello and junior Michaela Barney competed in persuasive speaking. Marello placed third in the event and is the first alternate to the state championships. He presented his original speech,“What Does It Mean to Be a Model Minority?”

Barney presented her original speech, “Stan Less.”

Sophomore Brooke Chapple placed third in extemporaneous speaking and is the first alternate to the state championships.

Assisting the team in coaching and judging capacities were Christian Hernandez, John Monahan, Sarah Borland and Kim Borland.

Meyers Speech & Debate Team places second in district competition