Loyola Speech & Debate Shines at Dallastown Wildcat Invitational
Our Speech & Debate Dons rolled at the Dallastown Wildcat Invitational this past Saturday, Nov. 14. The Dons gave several award-winning presentations, sweeping the podium in Prose Reading. Please congratulate the following students: Brendan Fanzone '22
Champion in Prose Reading
Kevin Wallner '21
2nd Place in Prose Reading
2nd Place in Program Oral Interpretation
Josh Zacharia '22
Semifinalist in Original Oratory
3rd Place in Prose Reading
Thomas Nickel '21
6th Place in Informative Speaking
David Ruiz '21
4th Place in Poetry Reading
Also, congratulations to senior Jakob Taylor, who was recently named an Academic All-American by the National Speech & Debate Association. The award recognizes academic rigor, competitive speech and debate success, and personal excellence. Fewer than 2% of all members of the NSDA honor society are recognized with this award.
The Dons have two tournaments coming up this weekend, the Villiger Invitational hosted by St. Joseph’s University and BCFL Tournament #2.