The NYCUDL/Wake Forest Dream Team had an incredible showing at last weekend’s Coolidge Tournament!
Hosted by the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation, this 1v1 tournament emphasizes strong public speaking and arguments that resonate with everyday audiences—similar to our League’s Public Forum format. This fall, students tackled the resolution: Resolved: The United States federal government should abolish its Department of Education.
Six NYCUDL Dream Team debaters—Mariah Griffin, Katherine Hernandez, Madison James, Ingrid Martinez, Mi Hoa Nguyen, and Ruslan Tairov—competed in the Varsity division across four rounds. Mariah and Ruslan both went undefeated, with Ruslan placing 3rd overall and Mariah taking home 1st place!
Huge congratulations to all of our Dream Team debaters and their coach, NYCUDL staff member Max Kornfeld—we’re so proud!
