
April 2025 – Nysmith Teams Shine at USA Forensics Olympiad Championship
Nysmith Teams Take 2nd, 4th, & 6th At Competition
Three Nysmith teams placed in the top six at the USA Forensics Olympiad Championship this past weekend! Competing in the Middle School Public Forum Open Division, students debated the complex topic: Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its investment in domestic nuclear energy.
With 134 competitors from 23 schools across 11 states and 3 countries (U.S., China, and India), the tournament brought together top talent in middle school debate. Ronald H. and Manvik C. earned an impressive 2nd place finish, followed by Vreni R. and Prisha S. in 4th place, and Murielle T. and Srinika V. in 6th. Congratulations to all of our debaters for their outstanding performance on the international stage!
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