Debaters of the Day: Kathleen French & Ben Lewis
Kathleen French and Ben Lewis
LOS ANGELES, Cali. – I realize the Walt Whitman repeat may be a “little controversial,” but hey, the feature on Sydney Sivils and Devin Race generated thirty-one comments, so, what can I say.
Each day, I profile two upstanding young students at the Victory Briefs Institute. Today, let’s catch up with Kathleen French of the Hockaday School and Ben Lewis of Walt Whitman High School and subject them to the VBD interview treatment. To find out what they had to say when I caught up with them, please continue reading.
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KATHLEEN FRENCH
Affiliation: The Hockaday School (Texas)
Coaches: Stacy Thomas & Tom Evnen
Class: 2009 (Rising Junior)
NFL Degree: Distinction
Lab: Craven/Cooper/Scoggin
How did you first get involved in debate?
My favorite show when I was in first grade was the Practice, so I guess it was one of those destiny things….Actually, we had a fine arts rotation in eigth grade for debate at school and I instantly loved it, and they haven’t kicked me out yet.
What is your proudest achievement in debate thus far?
Probably learning how to read. [laughs] No, getting invited to the women’s round robin was a big achievement for me, and I really learned a lot from the experience.
What are your hobbies beyond debate?
I love hanging out with friends, running, writing, reading….and buying sweatshirts.
What are your main goals for VBI@LMU?
To improve at the flow game.
What is your favorite thing about camp thus far?
I’ve met a lot of really awesome people that I know I will keep in contact with throughout the years to come, and I think I’ve really improved debate-wise as well.
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BEN LEWIS
Affiliation: Walt Whitman High School (Maryland)
Coaches: Anjan Choudhury & Tanya Choudhury
Class: 2010 (Rising Sophomore)
NFL Degree: Distinction
Lab: Melin/Mahoney
How did you first get involved in debate?
I heard the coach was sweet and the people nice, and when I realized the extent of the community, I couldn’t help but take part in the activity.
What is your proudest achievement in debate thus far?
Semis at J.V. Columbia. The whole trip was just a bundle of laughter. It might have even been a rainbow of laughter.
What are your hobbies beyond debate?
I do some sports, but I just mostly sleep. Disappointingly, VBI comes into direct conflict with my 4 PM wake-up schedule, but I somehow found a way to persevere.
What are your main goals for VBI@LMU?
To own it up, soak in the sun, and stick it to those Negative Nancies.
What is your favorite thing about camp thus far?
The modules are brilliant and the lab leaders very accessible. But it is all dwarfed by becoming debater of the day. Oh me, oh my.
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Posted from: 157.242.220.159
July 25th, 2007 01:44
31 comments to 0… ouch
lol jk congratz on what will no doubt be one of many proud achievements
Posted from: 68.48.175.11
July 25th, 2007 04:59
Congrats Ben (and Frenchie!)
Keep working hard man! And stick it to that particular Negative Nancy in your lab!
Posted from: 199.94.95.149
July 25th, 2007 06:29
Ben,
Debater of the day…I have NO idea how we will ever top that one. Congrats kid! :)
Posted from: 199.94.95.227
July 25th, 2007 06:34
Oh me, oh my. Congrats Ben!
Posted from: 209.98.146.245
July 25th, 2007 06:47
I realize the Walt Whitman repeat may be a “little controversial”
More controversial might be the absence of students from the Midwest so far – where’s the love for the heartland, the breadbasket of debate, as it were?
Posted from: 157.242.221.190
July 25th, 2007 08:32
Oh, don’t worry, they’re on their way. :o)
Posted from: 64.12.116.76
July 25th, 2007 08:44
Ben…..Rainbows of laughter! Who woulda thought!? Congratulations to you. Great work you’re doing!
Posted from: 64.12.116.76
July 25th, 2007 08:56
Wow Kathleen! We are sooo proud! Don’t buy too many sweatshirts. Love ya!
Posted from: 157.242.222.150
July 25th, 2007 09:59
Ben – you are so weird. Congrats! :) Keep dominating!
Posted from: 157.242.222.196
July 25th, 2007 10:10
congrats ben!
Posted from: 157.242.222.201
July 25th, 2007 10:13
Way to go Ben!!
We are all so proud of you! I knew you could do it!
Posted from: 12.216.160.171
July 25th, 2007 11:05
congrats Ben! I’m really excited to meet you/work with you this year : )
Posted from: 72.66.67.109
July 25th, 2007 12:06
Nice glasses Ben
Posted from: 83.130.189.189
July 25th, 2007 14:43
Ben!
You made it to the top. It must feel good to be a gangster. Keep up the great work man and congratulations.
Posted from: 66.167.144.115
July 25th, 2007 15:36
Ben! Congrats and NICE job! “rainbows of laughter…” haha
Posted from: 124.105.168.242
July 27th, 2007 02:58
Congratulations Ben!!! I’m erwin from the philippines. I’m also a debater in my school like you, but I guess compared to you I’m not that good. Anyway congratulations again! Good luck.
Posted from: 65.126.221.67
July 27th, 2007 09:43
Congratulations you guys! Glad to see you rocking the Michigan sweatshirt, Ben…
Keep up the good work!
Posted from: 71.62.13.194
August 1st, 2007 17:39
Tears of joy. We’re so proud of you, Ben.
Posted from: 64.12.116.206
August 2nd, 2007 07:09
I am speechless, which probably explains why I was never debater of the day. Congrats Ben. We are all glowing with a rainbow of pride!