Miami Lakes K-8 Center’s debate team wins trophies
Education
By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter
Thursday, January 2, 2025
The Miami Lakes K-8 Center’s debate team took trophies back to campus after three different competitions.
During the Nov. 16 competition at Florida International University, the Owls won three top speaker awards and three top team awards.
Earlier in the season, the young debaters won second place at the Oct. 19 competition held at the University of Miami.
During a Sept. 14 contest at Miami Dade College’s North Campus, they earned two speaker awards.
The contests are run by Miami Dade Urban Debate League.
Shown in the photo, front row from left: Aaralyn Martinez; Grace Mazzorana; Layla Ojito and Sophia Peydro. In the middle row are Jayden Sampedro; Joshua Rodriguez; Matthew Toledo; Solangel Lorenzo; Teacher Jennifer Simeon; Jayden Rodriguez; Lucas Gonzalez; Amanda Velazco; Tristan Bland; Lis Marrero and Emma Camber. In the back row are Brian Hing; Tyler Vazquez; Antonella Rios-Garcia; Ryan Martinez; Alejandra Caballero-Gomez; Daniella Ordonez; Daniel Pla; Sophie Tineo and Emily Nuñez.