Congressional Debate Champion and Six Tournament Of Champions Bids at The Florida Blue Key Speech & Debate Tournament
In the heart of Gator Nation at the University of Florida, our Speech & Debate team showcased their exceptional talents and determination at the prestigious Florida Blue Key Speech & Debate Tournament, one of the largest and most competitive forensics events in the nation. Their remarkable performances in various events and debates have not only earned accolades but have solidified their status as true champions.
One of the standout moments of the tournament came from Jordan Melamed, who emerged as the Congressional Debate Champion in the Round Robin. Eli Levy also participated with great enthusiasm in the Round Robin, showcasing the team's commitment to excellence.
The Individual Events and Speech category saw several remarkable performances, with AHS students making their presence felt.
Here are the Florida Blue Key Results:
ROUND ROBIN
Jordan Melamed - Congressional Debate CHAMPION!!!
Eli Levy - Performance Participant
INDIVIDUAL EVENTS/SPEECH
Eli Levy - Humorous Interpretation - 5th Place
Madeline McGriff - Dramatic Interpretation - Semifinalist
Migueal Lockhart - Humorous Interpretation - Semifinalist
Michael Mikati - Impromptu Speaking - Quarterfinalist
Caitlin Yaralli - Original Oratory - Quarterfinalist
PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE
Omar Dahabra and Ryan Rohit - Octofinalists (TOC GOLD BID)
NOVICE LINCOLN DOUGLAS DEBATE
Ella Shuter - 2nd Place and 3rd Place Speaker
Alexandra Savoy - Quarterfinalist and 5th Place Speaker
CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE
Finalists (TOC Bid)
Sebastian Asady
Rayan Kha
Seminfinalist (TOC Bid)
Ryon Jemail
Enan Khan
Jordan Melamed
Best Presiding Officer
Rayan Kha
Enan Khan
Jordan Melamed
About the Florida Blue Key Speech & Debate tournament
The Florida Blue Key Speech & Debate tournament is the largest forensics competition in the Southeast and one of the largest in the nation. The tournament features 12 competitive individual and debate events, including Public Forum, Lincoln Douglas, Congressional Debate, and all NSDA-sanctioned Individual Events.