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Briana Johnston
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Briana Johnston of Cresskill Successful at Intercollegiate Debate Tournament

2013 May 9

The Dominican College Debating Society hosted a competition of the Public Forum Debate League the Spring. The tournament was attended by approximately 60 people and included participants from 5 colleges and universities (Dominican College, Baruch College, SUNY-Rockland, Yeshiva University, and Passaic County Community College).

New team member, Nathaniel McAuliffe, who had to compete without a partner, was the only debater in the tournament to go 3-0 during the course of hte day. This performance qualified him to compete in the championship round where he came just short of earing the top prize. He finished the day with a second place trophy for debating and a third place trophy for speaking.

Veteran team members, Christopher Bronson and his partner, turned in another strong performance, finishing the day at 2-1. New members, Bianca Tingson and her partner, also competed with distinction.

This tournament completed the team's fast-paced spring campaign. Senior team members Brian O'Connell and Michael Grieco are graduating and will be greatly missed.