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Meet the 2005 Junior Debaters.
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Michael Cabot
1st Place Winner in 2004 Shosun Durham
1st Place Winner in 2004
Fredrika Hill
2nd Place Winner in 2003 (3rd time Debating)
Kacee Morton- Simons
2nd Place Winner 2004
Shaquille I.S. Smith
2nd Place Winner in 2004
Age: 10
School: Bermuda High School
Hobbies: Reading, sailing, piano, word games
"I have not been in a debate yet, but I like to argue a point when discussing my opinion on things I have heard and seen on the news."
Age: 12
School Clearwater Middle School
Hobbies: playing on the computer, talking to friends, writing stories & peoms, swimming
"I like to debate because it gives me a chance to argue without getting into trouble. Debating has many different topics to debate about. Some you can get lots of information from. Debating gives me something to do when I am bored." Age: 11
School: St. George's Prep
Hobbies:Football, baseball and reading
"I like to debate because it is fun and I enjoy doing it. I like to meet new people and we have a nice time researching topics."
Age: 11
School: St. George's Prep
Hobbies: Football, baseball and reading
"I like to debate because it is fun and I enjoy doing it. I like to meet new people and we have a nice time researching topics." Age: 10
School: Warwick Academy
Hobbies: cricket, football, ruby, sailing and reading
"I like to debate because I enjoy arguing and trying to get people to see my point of view. I have made good friends from the last time I debated. I enjoy being one of the older debaters and am looking forward to the contest. I hope my team wins again." Age: 10
School: Paget Primary
Hobbies: Music, computer and video games, online neopets and riding Yamaha Peewee 80.
"I like to debate becauselast year's competition was my first time and my team won. The experience taught me a lot about debating and I enjoyed making new frriends. I learnt there are two sides to an argument and both can be right." Age: 9
School: Paget Primary
Hobbies: Singing, swimming, netball, music and running
"I would like to debate because what I heard, it sounds very interestung. I want to voice my opinion. I also want to debate because if I want to become a politician I need to start learning now." Age: 12
School: Clearwater
Hobbies: Ballet, golf & reading
"I like to debate and I like to meet new people. debate opens up new ideas and offers new challenges." Age: 10
School: Bermuda High School
Hobbies: Ballet, field hockey, skiing, skating, playing the flute, cello and recorder.
"I like to debate because it is fun, enjoyable and exciting."
Age: 12
School: Saltus Grammar
Hobbies: Reading, braiding hair and playing with friends
"I like to debate because it is fun, but mainly because debating can take me far in life. I also like it because you meet new people."
Age: 12
School: Warwwick Academy
Hobbies: Cricket, football and long distance running
"I like to debate because am able to view both sides of an argument and learn to defend my side even if I don't believe it is right. Debating forces you to listen carefully to what is being said." Age: 11 years
School: Spice Valley Middle School
Hobbies: Reading, researching on the computer, cleaning, braiding hair, shopping and swimming
"I like to debate because it gives me a chance to challenge myself. When you debate you are not just arguing and BAM you're finished. You have to back up your arguments and justify your points and ideas." Age: 9
School: West Pembroke Primary
Hobbies: Reading, singing and dancing
"I like to debate because it is a great opportunity for me. I like a challenge." Age: 11
School: Sandy's Secondary Middle School
Hobbies: Football, running, drawing and reading
"I ilike to debate because I am a very good speaker and good arguer. I am very organized and used to speaking to a crowd." Age: 12
School: Dellwood Middle School
Hobbies: Age: 11
School: Victor Scott
Hobbies: Playing board and video games, acting in plays, salsa dance, bike riding and doing school work.
"I like to debate because I enjoy having a friendly argument and getting to know new people. Also debating helps to build character." Age: 10 years
School: Paget Primary
Hobbies: Dance, majorettes, reading, playing the steel pans, riding my bike and playing with my friends
"I love to debate because I can meet new people, learn new things and I can even have a shot at winning." Age: 10
School: Warwick Academy
Hobbies: Karate, dance, biking, drawing comics, listening to music, playing with my X-Box and friends
"I like to debate because I am a good arguer and my younger sister gives me good reasons to debate." Age: 11 years
School: Saltus Grammar
Hobbies: reading, playing football, dancing gombeys, listening to music and playing Yu-Gi-Oh.
"I like to debate because I enjoy having friendly duels with people. I meet new friends while debating and I have the opportunity to represent my school in competition." Age: 10
School: Paget Primary
Hobbies: Knitting, being on the computer, writing, cooking, watching TV and riding my bike.
"I like to debate because I think it is fun and exciting. It helps me to make the country a better place . Also debating is a challenge and I like a challenge because I think I am pretty intelligent." Age: 10 years
School: St. George's Preparatory School
Hobbies: Soccer, cricket, helping people, art, doing maths and playing.
"I like to debate because I like to try new things and try at them." Age: 9 years
School: Gilbert Institute
Hobbies: Reading and running
I Like to debate because I have a lot of good ideas to offer the team." Age: 12 years
School: Clearwater Middle School
Hobbies: Soccer and reading
"I like to debate because it is almost like having an argument with your friends. I also like to debate because you can learn about what's going on in our society." Age: 10
School: St. George's Prep
Hobbies: Playing the violin, knitting, talking, drawing, golf, maths, swimming, dancing, acting, computers and singing.
"I like to debate because I think it would be fun and good practice. I would like to be a member of Parliament and help my community." Age: 10
School: Whitney Middle School
Hobbies: Dancing, netball, talking, singing, acting, running and writing.
I like to debate because I like to know what is going on in the world and Bermuda. The best thing I like about debating is the competition." Age: 11
School: Warwick Academy
Hobbies: Reading, playing chess and sports like squash, baseball and cricket, and playing the piano.
"I like to debate because I enjoy discussong many subjects. I find competing exciting and always like to give my point of view." Age: 10
School: Paget Primary
Hobbies: Singing, dancing, acting, reading and speaking
"I like to debate because I have a gift for speaking. Through speech, I can make a difference in Bermuda and I love to have 'my say'." Age: 10 years
School: East End Primary
Hobbies: Collecting Yu-Gi-Oh cards, playing my Play Station 2, football, cricket, bowing, baseball and basketball.
"I like to debate because it challenges my knowledge on the topics researched. It is interesting to experience my opponent's different opinions on the same topic and how my points stand up to it."
Age: 10
School: Bermuda High School
Hobbies: Reading, sailing, piano, word games
"I have not been in a debate yet, but I like to argue a point when discussing my opinion on things I have heard and seen on the news."
This site was last updated
09/19/05
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