St Joseph’s Academy wins inter-school debate

Tribune News Service

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Mussoorie, April 17

St Joseph’s Academy, Dehradun, was declared the winner of the 3rd TW Phillips Memorial Inter-School English Debate-2016 held at Wynberg Allen School, Mussoorie, yesterday. Around 18 schools from across the state participated in the debate.

The topics for the final rounds of the debate were “Swachch Bharat is an imaginary place” and “The returning of national awards is not the right way to protest”.

After an intense battle in the first round, St Joseph’s Academy, Dehradun, Mussoorie International School (MIS), Mussoorie, Sherwood College, Nainital, and Doon International School, Dehradun qualified for the final. In the final round, Sherwood College was represented by Apoorva Shah, Himani and Akshata. St Joseph’s Academy was led by Kshitiz Bist.

Arnav Sharma of St George’s College, Apoorva Shah of Sherwood College, and Kartikeya Chamola of Doon International School were adjudged the best speakers. Shivang Uniyal of Asian School, Saket Raturi of Oak Grove, Arya Rao of Unison World, Kumaraditya Gupta of Kasiga and Noah Douglas of Woodstock School were awarded certificates for being the most promising speakers.

Guest of honour Dr Venu Sanon gave away trophies and certificates to the winners. The winning trophy for the debate was awarded to St Joseph’s Academy. Sherwood College was the first runners up and MIS, Mussoorie, stood third. L Tindale, Principal, Wynberg Allen School, thanked the participants and the judges.