Cross-examination debaters prepare for district on Wednesday

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Getting ready– Senior Jimmie Vaughn reads a case to his partner senior Kyle Rickman and junior Chris Arzate during ninth period debate class on Feb. 2. The three and three other SHS debaters will compete in district on Feb. 2.

Three cross-examination debate teams will compete for a chance to advance to state from the district rounds in Andrews on Feb. 4.

The topic for debate is “Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its non-military exploration and/or development of the Earth’s oceans.”

The top two debate teams will advance to the state meet on March 20-21 in Austin.