Pictures!

The ladies at Oxford IV. When we're not debating, we love touring the city and making friends :) 

Ciera and I at the USAFA vs. West Point debate. 

We won! The Dean congratulates us on earning the "Commander's in Speech" trophy for the Air Force Academy 
Ciera and I at a tournament in Greece! Sometimes debating isn't too bad.  
The Team in Slovenia celebrating a no-so-traditional Thanksgiving. 



We're champions! Ciera and I won our first title at the International Debate Academy, Slovenia tournament! 
Fun times with Dr. Iberri-Shea at the Glasgow Ancients Tournament 

Sometimes we can get classy :) Formal English Banquet 2018

Partner Pic! San Diego 2018 -- Finalists!

Hawaii 2k17! First BP debate tournament 

Glasgow 2018

throw back! Freshman year San Diego 2016

Finals in action at San Diego 2018

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