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April 22, 2010
Debate Team Finishes Season 10th in the Nation
The University of Rochester Debate Team finished their season ranked 10th in the nation. Notable performances throughout the year came from freshman Sean Delahanty, who was named the top new speaker in the United States at the Junior Varsity/Novice National Tournament and sophomore Vijay Kasschau, who placed 8th in the nation in the Junior Varsity Speakers division.
A complete report on the National Debate Tournament rankings can be found here. The debate team is open to any undergraduate on campus regardless of previous experience. If you know of an interested undergraduate, please have them e-mail Ken Johnson, director of forensics, at kjohns15@mail.rochester.edu.
About the University of Rochester
The University of Rochester (www.rochester.edu) is one of the nation's leading private universities. Located in Rochester, N.Y., the University gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty through its unique cluster-based curriculum. Its College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering is complemented by the Eastman School of Music, Simon School of Business, Warner School of Education, Laboratory for Laser Energetics, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and the Memorial Art Gallery.
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