Debate teams compete at Chase High

Coach J. Patrick Moss, Seraphim Raziel, and Kandra Leach

Over 300 students and 100 judges representing 18 schools from across North and South Carolina traveled to Chase High School on Saturday, October 26. The East Rutherford Speech and Debate team had a good start to their season. Placing first or second in single rounds of individual events was Executive Officer James Cope-Hubbard.

The Duo Interpretation team of Kandra Leach and Seraphim Raziel placed 3rd overall in Duo Interpretation in what was their very first outing. Due to the efforts of these Cavaliers, East Rutherford placed in the top 10 overall sweepstakes.

"It was a good start to the season, considering Helene kept us from competing a couple of weeks ago. My Chase students and parents put on a great tournament, and my East Rutherford team showed up and brought home some hardware. It was a good day," Coach J. Patrick Moss said.

The Rutherford County Speech and Debate teams travel to Charlotte Latin on Nov. 9.