Academy Speech & Debate closed out the 2025 New Mexico State Tournament with seven state champs and the highest honor a team can receive – Overall School of Excellence!
With 39 students competing across 10 different styles of events, the Academy had 34 entries vying for a shot at the state title in 10 events (the second-highest entry in the state).
Congratulations to these state champions!
- Elizabeth Hiller ’25: International Extemp AND Varsity Public Forum Debate
- Sowmya Sankaran ’27: Varsity Lincoln Douglas Debate
- Akilan Sankaran ’25, Jaycee Sanchez ’26, Anagha Devarakonda ’26, and Elizabeth Hiller ’25 (co-champions): Varsity Public Forum Debate
- Lillie Grace Rosen ’29 and Athena Hanna ’29 (co-champions): Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate
