Honoring Eric Di Michele
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Tonight, I had the honor of joining a group of New York coaches — and hundreds of Regis High School alumni — as we took part in a celebration honoring Eric Di Michele on the occasion of his twenty-fifth anniversary as coach of Regis’s Hearn Speech and Debate Society. Di Michele has been an incredible force in forensics since his first days as the “Boy Wonder” at Regis to his continued presence as an active and influential coach of one of the nation’s largest programs. Our younger readers in particular should know that Di Michele was one of the most successful early coaches in early Lincoln-Douglas debate and not only helped shape the activity, but helped it reach the level of recognition and competitive quality it enjoys today. (It goes without saying that he has done the same for Public Forum debate today.)
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Posted from: 208.120.131.125
November 20th, 2008 21:18
congratulations Mr. Di Michele!
Posted from: 69.74.169.2
November 21st, 2008 07:01
I enjoyed looking at the old pictures of Regis that they were displaing, back when freshmen looked about 48 years old (why did everybody look so ancient back in the 40s and 50s?). Then there were old pictures of Eric, who when he had a dark beard sort of looked like Jim Henson (except the Regis never looked much like Muppets). It was quite an event, and a well-earned honor. Eric is smart and nice and a true gentleman. I always love doing our CFL tournaments down at Regis, and I love that he stocks the judge lounge not only with food but with judges (half of them from the federal judiciary!). 25 years… Well done!
Posted from: 24.128.200.207
November 22nd, 2008 03:49
Eric has been at the vanguard of debate for the past 25 years, and it is wonderful to see him honored for his service. Congratulations, Eric!
Posted from: 69.203.74.68
November 23rd, 2008 21:43
The nicest guy in forensics, and the funniest guy in the world. Congratulations on 25, Eric.
It’s just the beginning!
Posted from: 99.255.88.175
November 28th, 2008 19:22
Congratulations, Eric. Thank you for all you have done, for me, and for so many others.