The Andrew Johnson Debate Team at Tusculum had another strong showing over the Easter weekend.
Alex Rolison, a senior museum studies major from Afton, and River Donnelly, a sophomore psychology major from Kingsport, finished in fifth place at the 12th Annual Spring Sensation tournament at Northeast State Community College in Blountville.
There were 13 pairings representing six schools at this competition. Rolison and Donnelly had only one loss during the round-robin portion of the tournament, but finished just outside the top four pairings, who went on to the elimination phase of the tournament.
According to faculty sponsor Dr. Kurtis Miller, assistant professor of communication at Tusculum, “This is a very impressive finish considering that this tournament is only the second competition since the club was founded this spring.”
From left, Dr. Kurtis Miller, Alex Rolison and River Donnelly of the Tusculum Debate Team.