Scotland Wins World Schools Debating Championships
The United States vs. Scotland
SEOUL, Korea – The World Schools Debating Championships has concluded. Sixteen national teams advanced into the elimination rounds to compete for the world title. The final round matched sixth seed Scotland against fourth seed Singapore. On a 9-0 decision, Scotland defeated Singapore to claim the global championship.
The United States — represented by TeamUSA’s Stephanie Caravias, Mostafa Heddaya, Greg Hertz, Greg Nance, and Reid Spitzer — faced Scotland in octafinals. On a 2-1 decision, Scotland defeated the United States to advance to the quarterfinals. TeamUSA is coached by Phyllis Hirth, J.J. Rodriguez, and Cyndy Woodhouse.
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OCTAS
(16) South Africa def. (1) Ireland
(2) England def. (15) Greece
(3) Hong Kong def. (14) The Philippines
(4) Australia def. (13) Argentina
(5) Singapore def. (12) Israel
(6) Scotland def. (11) The United States
(7) Pakistan def. (10) Korea
(9) Canada def. (8) Slovenia
QUARTERS
(9) Canada def. (16) South Africa
(2) England def. (7) Pakistan
(6) Scotland def. (3) Hong Kong
(4) Singapore def. (4) Australia
SEMIS
(4) Singapore def. (9) Canada
(6) Scotland def. (2) England
FINALS
(6) Scotland def. (4) Singapore
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Posted from: 68.175.99.231
July 8th, 2007 10:17
Congratulations Greg, Greg, Mostafa, Reid, and Stephanie!
Posted from: 75.73.198.41
July 8th, 2007 11:00
doesn’t ireland always win? or finish really well?
Posted from: 205.170.14.231
July 8th, 2007 11:23
how are people selected for the team USA team?
Posted from: 67.67.11.246
July 8th, 2007 13:39
The team is chosen or at least was for this squad by a workshop/qualifier event. 20 were chosen from the applicants to be invited. You had to learn the format, style, and did many practice rounds. And yes, Ireland is an excellent squad.
Go Greg squared, Mostafa, Stephanie, and Reid!
Posted from: 124.2.184.2
July 8th, 2007 23:18
We are getting ready to oppose Scotland. The resolution is: This house would force organizations to place more women in senior positions.
Scotland is proposition and USA is opposition. Our lineup for the round is:
1st prop – Mostafa
2nd prop – Hertz
3rd prop – Reid
reply speech – Hertz
The judges are:
Clare Ryan – New Zealand (chair)
Elizabeth Sheargold – Australia
Samuel Lin – South Korea
Posted from: 59.10.124.245
July 9th, 2007 05:28
we lost on a 2-1
bs decision fyi
Posted from: 68.175.99.231
July 9th, 2007 05:30
As an honest question: was it controversial that Scotland came in with its team flag prominently displayed, or was that just seen as cute? I am sure accents give it all away, but I suppose that\’s not the point. I cannot imagine a student walking into a round at the Glenbrooks displaying her big team school logo in front of her desk.
Congrats on making it to octas! Pretty awesome stuff.
Posted from: 59.10.124.245
July 9th, 2007 05:55
it wasn’t controversial that they had a flag- we had an eagle for the majority of the tournament. this round was really close; we all thought that we won the round. it was a funny round- i opened the reply “don’t be fooled, just because scotland is wearing kilts doesn’t mean they represent women the best.”
Posted from: 38.118.12.10
July 9th, 2007 06:39
Congratulations on a great showing folks!
Posted from: 24.161.65.27
July 9th, 2007 07:17
Kilts
Posted from: 59.10.124.245
July 9th, 2007 09:04
HILARIOUS misspelling mr. hertz
Posted from: 205.170.14.233
July 9th, 2007 13:24
i detect hilarious revisionism
Posted from: 69.249.89.159
July 9th, 2007 14:26
congrats on making it this far!
Posted from: 71.104.124.233
July 9th, 2007 21:24
Not to be a sore loser about the US defeat, but I wonder if the US’s less-than-ideal standing with the rest of the world sometimes fostered bias against the American team.
Posted from: 71.104.124.233
July 9th, 2007 21:25
Good job to the American team, regardless!
Posted from: 70.56.22.2
July 10th, 2007 00:25
Way to go guys. Especially Nance and Most, representin the West Coast.
Posted from: 70.56.22.2
July 10th, 2007 00:26
Northwest coast, that is.
Posted from: 71.139.10.166
July 10th, 2007 07:36
Congrats to TeamUSA and to their coaches!
Posted from: 70.247.8.122
July 10th, 2007 10:36
how can we apply to be on the team for the next year and do they take people from all around the U.S. or from certain parts only?
Posted from: 97.81.111.179
July 10th, 2007 15:23
South Africa def. Ireland
England def. Greece
Hong Kong def. Phillipines
Australia def. Argentina
Singhapore def. Israel
Scotland def. United States
Pakistan def. South Korea
Canada def. Slovenia
Quarters:
Canada def. South Africa
England def. Pakistan
Scotland def. Hong Kong
Singhapore def. Australia
Semis:
Singhapore def. Canada
Scotland def. England
Finals:
Scotland v. Singhapore
Just… if anyone was interested…
And congrats to the USA team!
Posted from: 59.10.124.243
July 11th, 2007 18:16
Yesterday in the grand final, Scotland defeated Singapore on a 9-0 on “this house would abolish the NPT”
Posted from: 24.161.65.27
July 11th, 2007 20:29
9-0 …nice
Posted from: 70.189.215.213
July 11th, 2007 23:04
Was Scotland government or opposition?
Posted from: 172.190.234.219
July 12th, 2007 19:33
the scots opped
Posted from: 141.155.160.114
July 13th, 2007 10:53
“The final round matched ninth seed Scotland against fourth seed Singapore.”
Wasn’t Scotland sixth seed?