Fred Speirs Memorial Interschool Debate Competition kicked off last Friday

Posted by Sandy Cram 
on Nov 4, 2011
 

The Fred Speirs Memorial Interschool Debate Competition kicked off last Friday with passionate and rousing arguments from students representing most high schools on the island.  The moot, suggested by Rotarian Kevin Butler, was "Convicted Sex Offenders should be registered in the Cayman Islands".  With 8 high schools participating, there were four debates in the first round of knockout competition. 

        1.  Cayman Prep vs. John Gray B
        2.  Triple C vs. Cayman Academy
        3.  Cayman Brac vs. Grace Christian Academy    
        4.  John Gray A vs. Clifton Hunter

The winners were Cayman Prep, Cayman Academy, Cayman Brac and John Gray A.  Rotarians from the Central Club and Sunrise assisted with the 3 Grand Cayman debates and the Cayman Brac club coordinated the debate held there with the team from Grace Christian Academy flying over for the day. 

The next round (two debates) will likely be held in the later part of November with a final debate planned for February.  This is the 20th year of this Rotary sponsored debating compeition and it is gaining in popularity among students, coaches and teachers.  It is great to watch these students competing in an intellectual sport.  Please make every effort to volunteer or just come out and watch the 50 minute debate.  It is sure to entertain you and inspire you.