UTSA debaters win at Central Oklahoma, carrying 10th rank in nation
(Nov. 17, 2009)--The UTSA debaters recently had a banner weekend at a regional tournament at the University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond. The UTSA debate team currently ranks 10th in the nation.
Novice debaters Jessica Mendez and Bennett Grimes placed first. Mendez won fifth speaker. Fellow novices Brianna Roberts and Emil Calhoun placed third and Calhoun won third speaker.
UTSA debaters Austin Montee and Michael Tahmoressi won the junior division. Tahmoressi won fourth speaker and Montee won second speaker.
Chris Thomas and Andy Montee placed third in the open division (championship level). Thomas won third speaker and Montee won sixth speaker. Thomas and Montee will travel to Wake Forest for their next outing. After that, the team will not travel again until January.
The competition featured 26 colleges and universities including Trinity University, University of Texas at Austin, University of Kansas, University of Oklahoma and Southern Methodist University.
Events
This event will acknowledge graduating seniors from the McNair Scholars program at UTSA before inducting the new cohort of scholars into the program.
North Paseo Building (NPB 5.140), Main CampusAt this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusRoadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.