Loyola Speech & Debate cleaned house this past weekend at the fifth Baltimore Catholic Forensics League (BCFL) Tournament of the school year, hosted by Catonsville High School. The Dons swept the podium in the individual sweepstakes, tallied three perfect scores, and earned many other accolades. Congratulations to the following students for their award-winning performances:
Joey Ghirardelli'19 Gold Medal in Extemporaneous Speaking (perfect score) Gold Medal in Oral Interpretation of Literature Gold Medal in Individual Sweepstakes (Triathlon)
Rob Vail '18 Silver Medal in Impromptu Speaking Honorable Mention in Lincoln-Douglas Debate
Mateen Kane '21 Honorable Mention in Declamation
Marlo Lacson '20 Gold Medal in Declamation (perfect score)
Collin Branam '19 Honorable Mention in Children’s Literature
Will LaMoure '19 Silver Medal in Dramatic Performance Silver Medal in Extemporaneous Speaking Silver Medal in Individual Sweepstakes (Triathlon)
Zach Durkin '20 Gold Medal in Dramatic Performance (perfect score) Silver Medal in Individual Sweepstakes (Triathlon)
Jon Pejo '18 Silver Medal in Extemporaneous Speaking Bronze Medal in Individual Sweepstakes (Triathlon)
Will LaMoure & Jon Pejo Silver Medal in Duo Interpretation
Zach Durkin & Marlo Lacson Gold Medal in Duo Interpretation
Up next for the team are two tournaments this week: the BCFL Congressional Debate at Notre Dame Prep and the Ridge Invitational in New Jersey.