Loyola Speech & Debate Scores Well at Third BCFL Tournament
The following Dons had award-winning performances during the third Baltimore Catholic Forensics League (BCFL) Tournament of the season, held at Arundel High School on Nov. 18:
Jakob Taylor Gold Medal in Congressional Debate
Mateen Kane Honorable Mention in Declamation
Marlo Lacson Gold Medal in Declamation (perfect score) Silver Medal in Individual Sweepstakes (triathlon)
Jon Pejo Silver Medal in Children’s Literature Silver Medal in Impromptu Speaking
Will LaMoure Silver Medal in Children’s Literature Gold Medal in Impromptu Speaking (perfect score)
Joey Ghirardelli Gold Medal in Extemporaneous Speaking (perfect score) Gold Medal in Dramatic Performance Gold Medal in Individual Sweepstakes (triathlon)
Jon Pejo & Will LaMoure Silver Medal in Duo Interpretation
Collin Branam & Joey Ghirardelli Gold Medal in Duo Interpretation
Zach Durkin Honorable Mention in Oral Interpretation of Literature Honorable Mention in Dramatic Performance Bronze Medal in Individual Sweepstakes (triathlon)
The day’s successes give the team good momentum as they gear up for the largest regular-season speech and debate tournament in the country—the George Mason University Patriot Games, held the weekend after Thanksgiving.