The Berkner High School Speech & Debate Team kicked off their school year with impressive individual performances and strong team spirit at the Midway UIL Invitational in Waco on Saturday, October 24. Competing against standout programs from across the region, Berkner students demonstrated remarkable dedication, professionalism, and sportsmanship.
What makes their achievements even more compelling is the perseverance of these student-athletes—several team members participated in band performances late into Friday night before waking up early Saturday morning to make the trip to Waco. Despite tight schedules and competing commitments, the team showed up ready to excel.
Please join us in celebrating our individual placement award winners:
- Lilian Aldiwan – 3rd Place, Persuasive Extemporaneous Speaking
- Owen Trammell – 4th Place, Informative Extemporaneous Speaking
- Lola Martone – 4th Place, Prose Interpretation
- Seth Durell – 6th Place, Lincoln-Douglas Debate
- Nadia Aziz – 6th Place, Persuasive Extemporaneous Speaking
Congratulations to all our competitors on an outstanding start to what promises to be a memorable and successful season. Be sure to celebrate these incredible Rams when you see them around campus!
Go Rams!
