LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Six members of the Mills Debate Team competed in the 55th Annual Arkansas Congress on Student Relations, better known as Student Congress. The competition took place November 12th at the Clinton Presidential Library, and November 13th and 14th at the Arkansas State Capitol.
Comet debaters made impressive achievements as they faced the top 20 debate programs in the state.
5th Place Delegation - House I
Jon Brady Hicks and Eddie Watkins
6th Place Delegation - House III
Jimiah Cooper and Chance Bradford
1st Place Best Bill - House I
Jon Brady Hicks and Eddie Watkins
SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS THAT
RELEASED FELONS WHO ARE CRIME-FREE FOR A MINIMUM OF FOUR YEARS BE GRANTED THE RIGHT TO VOTE, REGARDLESS OF PROBATIONARY STATUS.
2nd Place Best Bill - House III
Jimiah Cooper and Chance Bradford
SHORT TITLE: A BILL RECOMMENDING TO THE ARKANSAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY REQUIRING THE ARKANSAS ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION TO GUARANTEE FULL EQUITY TO
ACADEMIC COMPETITIVE ACTIVITIES AS THEY DO ATHLETICS.
Caucus Awards (Given for campaign and nomination speaking)
Excellent Rating -
Jimiah Cooper
Eddie Watkins
Madison Bowman
Jon Brady Hicks
Superior Rating
Chance Bradford
Committee Awards (Given for small-group debating and amending of bills)
Excellent Rating
Eddie Watkins
Chance Bradford
Superior Rating
Jahzeel Escudero Lopez
Floor Debate (Given for large group debating of bills)
Excellent Rating
Eddie Watkins
Chance Bradford
Parliamentary Procedure
Excellent Rating
Eddie Watkins
Superior Rating
Jon Brady Hicks
With 16 total awards, this is the most accomplished Student Congress delegation in school history. Eddie Watkins finished with the 6th highest point total out of 115 students who competed.
The Mills Debate Team is still taking in new members for the spring season! Contact Mr. Patrick Laxson, Coach, for details at plaxson7048@pcssd.org. All participating members must have at least a 2.0 GPA, good attendance and no major referrals to be on the team.