College of the Mainland hosts debate

College of the Mainland student Sonia Hernandez medaled as the fourth-best varsity speaker in a recent debate hosted by the school.

The College of the Mainland recently hosted a debate with Stephen F. Austin State University, Louisiana College and East Texas Baptist University.

According to a press release from College of the Mainland, "Debating sports, politics, pop culture and debate itself, students from four colleges participated in the College of the Mainland’s Duck Debates. During the two-day tournament, students from College of the Mainland, Stephen F. Austin State University, Louisiana College and East Texas Baptist University participated in both varsity and novice levels of debate. Students from all the participating colleges helped judge the many rounds of debates covering more than 75 topics."

"It was exhausting but a lot of fun," said Dr. Nakia Welch, debate tournament director and College of the Mainland speech professor, in the release.

College of the Mainland is at 1200 Amburn Road, Texas City.

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