Emily Osborne Wins Massachusetts State Title
KINGSTON, Mass. — This weekend’s Massachusetts Forensic League State Debate Tournament was something special: not only were students in the presence of champion debaters from across the Bay State, they were in the presence of a squadron of reigning beauty pageant queens — led by former champion Lincoln-Douglas debater Amanda Liverzani — who were called to service to adjudicate Public Forum rounds. Liverzani also found time to submit the results of the tournament to VBD.
Congratulations are in order for Manchester Essex Regional High School’s Emily Osborne and Sacred Heart High School’s Shadman Zaman, the finalists at this year’s tournament! On a 2-1 decision, Emily defeated Shadman to win the state title.
Emily is coached by Jonathan Peele; Shadman is coached by Beena Koshy and Chetan Hertzig.
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Posted from: 98.217.61.95
April 12th, 2008 02:59
But Jonathan Peele and I will be the winners in the swimsuit competition for those who can stomach it.
Posted from: 70.111.82.157
April 12th, 2008 09:02
I think the next Ask Cruz should answer the question of how many debaters have gone on to win beauty pageants.
Posted from: 75.222.103.136
April 12th, 2008 18:31
They were, and I promise I’m not just being nice, excellent judges one and all. Their ballots were great and they were great all through the day.
Posted from: 146.115.112.73
April 12th, 2008 18:47
jon/chris/whoever knows:
Was there a particular rationale/story behind the presence of the pageant queen squadron? it sounds like it could be really interesting….
Posted from: 70.111.138.156
April 12th, 2008 21:29
From what I can gather (ie, typing “Amanda Liverzani” and “pageant” into Google), apparently Amanda Liverzani won some kind of beauty pageant.
Posted from: 66.65.110.61
April 13th, 2008 12:27
Amanda is Miss Pioneer Valley, and I believe one of the messages of her reign has been “Breaking Down Barriers through Communication.” She’s raised a lot of money for charities, including the Children’s Miracle Network, and is active on the Miss America circuit. She also made an appearance in her role as Miss Pioneer Valley at last year’s VBI!
Tim Averill’s post — comment #1 — will rank high in the annals of the Great VBD Posts of All Time. I’m still laughing.
Congratulations to Emily and Shadman! I had a chance to work with Emily, albeit indirectly, this winter at Pinnacle and I think she’s just great. And so, obviously, is Shadman. Nice work!
Posted from: 24.218.151.79
April 13th, 2008 15:52
Don’t hate us because we’re beautiful, Jon.
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April 14th, 2008 07:22
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April 14th, 2008 12:25
Jonathan is awsome, congrads. Winning LD he can do it all.
Posted from: 172.167.174.42
April 15th, 2008 14:38
I’m guessing the judging panel for the swimsuit contest will be the same as it was for PF finals…
Posted from: 206.251.74.247
April 19th, 2008 20:00
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Posted from: 69.134.16.205
April 24th, 2008 19:12
Those poor PF judges.
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May 1st, 2008 13:16
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