Malvern Prep Speech and Debate Team Results

Malvern Prep Speech and Debate Team Results

On January 23, members of the Malvern Prep Speech and Debate Team competed in a debate tournament offered by the Pennsylvania High School Speech League at Sun Valley High School in Aston, PA. Alumnus Matthew Becket '23 was also in attendance serving as a judge. 

The topics covered in the debate included: Does the US have an unhealthy obsession with sports? Should public monies finance art? Should a person give money to the homeless? Should all US trials be broadcast or live-streamed? Is the right to die the ultimate personal freedom? Does political correctness do more harm than good?  

The DePolo brothers (Nick '26 and Mike '27) won both of their rounds, one against a Garnet Valley team and one against a West Chester East team.  

Jason Zurawski '27 and Sean McLaughlin '27 won against a team from Marple Newtown but lost against a team from Harriton. Seniors Alex March and Austin Trout scored well but lost out to teams from Shipley and Garnet Valley.

Congratulations to all student participants!