High School debate brings out the local area competition at Antonian High School-Friday, March 30th

L-R: Competitors in the debate

I want to thank all the teachers, administrators, and parents from Antonian College Preparatory High School, John Paul Stevens High School, Alamo Heights High School, Saint Mary's Hall, The Atonement Academy, St. Anthony Catholic High School, and Central Catholic High School who helped make our speech/debate competition on Friday a wonderful success for the kids.

I also want to give a special thanks to the emcee, distinguished judges, and award presenters who took time out of their busy schedules to make the event a wonderful success. Your support of education in our community serves as an inspiration to young people throughout San Antonio:

MC:
Aubrey Mika - WOAI Television

Award Presenters:
Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott
Lamont Jefferson - President of the San Antonio Bar Association
Sr. Carla Lusch - Superintendent of the Archdiocese School District
County Court Judge Tim Johnson
U.S. Congressman Charlie Gonzalez
District Court Judge Carmen Kelsey

Judges:
Dr. David Jurenovich - The University of the Incarnate Word
Dr. Mary Francine Danis - Our Lady of the Lake University
Francine Romero - The University of Texas at San Antonio
Carla Vela - Chairwoman of the Bexar County Democratic Party
Dr. Dale Davis - The University of Texas at San Antonio
Dr. Paul Paese - Texas State University, San Marcos
Jennifer Litz - Scene in SA Monthly magazine
Chris Thompson - Principal of Madison High School
Gerardo Marquez - Principal of John Jay High School
Ken Mercer - Texas State Board of Education
Judge Steve Hilbig - 4th Court of Appeals