Debate Coordinator says "Thanks" to those involved

Dan Corbett (photo)

Debate Coordinator

Antonian High School

I want to thank all the teachers, administrators, and parents who helped make our high school 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 be part of the event. Your commitment to education and young people in our community is inspiring:

Emcee:
*Dr. Felix Almaraz - The University of Texas at San Antonio

Award Presenters:
1. Mayor Phil Hardberger
2. Sr. Carla Lusch - Superintendent of the Archdiocese School District
3. State Representative Joaquin Castro
4. U.S. Congressman Charlie Gonzalez
5. District Judge Peter Sakai
6. Ted Cruz - Solicitor General of Texas

Distinguished Judges:
1. City Councilman Philip Cortez
2. Dr. Paul Paese - Texas State University at San Marcos
3. Keith Toney - President of the Board of Trustees of the Ft. Sam I.S.D.
4. Dr. Jo Ann Gonzalez - Texas A&M University at San Antonio
5. City Councilman John Clamp
6. District Judge Laura Parker
7. former City Councilwoman Patti Radle
8. Brenda Farias - Principal of Cable Elementary School
9. Richard Langlois - Chairman of the Bexar County Republican Party
10. Carla Vela - Chairwoman of the Bexar County Democratic Party
11. City Councilman Justin Rodriguez
12. former City Councilman Chip Haass
13. District Judge Tim Johnson