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September 9, 2025
Bandera High School speech and debate tournament results
By Emily E Huber
Bandera High School
UIL Coordinator
Director of Forensics
Director of Theatre
The Bandera High School speech and debate team had a great season opener at the La Vernia TFA tournament last weekend.
Individual congratulations to Junior Claudia Alameda, who earned 5th place in Prose out of a field of 37 competitors.
Of the 95 total entries in Congress, Sophomore Luke Parks was a semifinalist in Congressional Debate and a semifinalist Domestic Extemp. Junior Aiden Garcia and Senior Sydney McDaniel were also semifinalists in Congressional Debate. Senior Alyssa Ruch competed well in Lincoln Douglas debate, ending the day with a 2-1 record.
We also want to recognize and welcome our novice debate team members: Junior Tristan Boyes and Freshman Michael Ellingson, both of whom competed in Congressional Debate.
Individual congratulations to Junior Claudia Alameda, who earned 5th place in Prose out of a field of 37 competitors.
Of the 95 total entries in Congress, Sophomore Luke Parks was a semifinalist in Congressional Debate and a semifinalist Domestic Extemp. Junior Aiden Garcia and Senior Sydney McDaniel were also semifinalists in Congressional Debate. Senior Alyssa Ruch competed well in Lincoln Douglas debate, ending the day with a 2-1 record.
We also want to recognize and welcome our novice debate team members: Junior Tristan Boyes and Freshman Michael Ellingson, both of whom competed in Congressional Debate.