It is with immense pride in our Hawkeye debaters that I reach out to update you on the remarkable achievements and milestones of the current members of the A. Craig Baird Debate Forum. As we reflect on Iowa Debate’s rich legacy and tradition of excellence, I am excited to share the latest triumphs that continue to define and elevate the stature of Iowa Debate. Your ongoing support and connection to Iowa Debate have played a crucial role in our success, and we are eager to celebrate these accomplishments with you. From prestigious tournament victories to individual accolades, the following updates reflect the unwavering commitment to excellence that characterizes Iowa Debate.
Sunflower Swing Pt. 1 hosted by Kansas University
Rose Bilicki and Grey Parfenoff – 3rd Place
Sunflower Swing Pt. 2 hosted by Kansas State University
Maeve Ella and Nate Weimar – 3rd Place
Maeve Ella – 7th Speaker
Nate Weimar – 18th Speaker
Kathryn Klassic at the Beach hosted by Cal State Fullerton
Ryan Cavanaugh – 15th Speaker
Hoosier Invitational hosted by Indiana University
Spencer Anderson-McElligott and Ryan Cavanaugh – 5th Place
Ryan Cavanaugh – 2nd Speaker
Spencer Anderson-McElligott – 11th Speaker
Texas Open hosted by University of Texas at Austin
Spencer Anderson-McElligott and Ryan Cavanaugh – 17th Place
Ryan Cavanaugh – 14th Speaker
President’s List
awarded to students with a 4.0 gpa for a minimum of two consecutive semesters.
Maile Huffman
Dean’s List
awarded to students with a 3.5 gpa for the given semester.
Spencer Anderson-McElligott
Rose Bilicki
Grey Parfenoff
Nate Weimar
Our remaining schedule includes the National Debate Tournament qualifier on February 23-24; the Cross Examination Debate Association’s National Debate tournament hosted by Cal State Fullerton on March.