Varsity Top Speaker Award at North Texas

Sophomore Beth Mendenhall from Saint Thomas Acquinas blistered the competition at the North Texas debate tournament and earned TOP VARSITY SPEAKER honors. After giving a practice speech a week for the entire Fall semester, Beth showed that hard work and talent can pay off. With a prelim record of 5-2 and multiple compliments from judges, Beth and the entire Kansas State debate team was overcome with pride at the collection of her award.

Announcing the MCCOLLUM SCHOLARSHIP

The family of former national champion Kansas State Debater Rich McCollum has announced its support for a 100% scholarship to a student from Kansas who needs financial assistance. The McCollum family noted that they wished to give back to the debate community who has given so much to them. After coming from rural Kansas, Rich attributes debate to help him have a fine career in law. The Wildcat family is very appreciative of this gift.