Greetings, I am a current junior at Corona del Mar High School. I am a member of the speech and debate program, class council, Human Relations Council, editor for the school Journalism program, and a co-founder of Youth Prose Scholars. I have published over 20 articles for my school newspaper, the CDM Trident and last year won the California Association of Teachers of English Regional 1st place contest winning entry, with my work being published in the statewide journal California English. Additionally, in my free time, I research human rights at the UCI Ethics Center and have been awarded with the Easton Family Members Distinction and David Rosten Scholars Award.

Hi, I am a current senior at Sage Hill School in Newport Beach, California, earning qualifications from 3 years of debating at Fairmont Private Schools, serving as debate captain my 8th grade year when I placed in the top 10 at 5 tournaments up until my junior year in high school. In my free time, I enjoy playing Basketball, Hockey, and Table Tennis. In the future, I hope to study mathematics in college.

Hello, I’m a senior at the International School of Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam. After living abroad for over 13 years, I developed a strong interest in international relations and advocacy. My involvement in my school’s Model United Nations club fueled my passion for debate and social policy. Some of my memorable experiences include taking a Legal Reasoning and Argumentation course at USC, teaching biracial Korean-Vietnamese children expressive language, and helping DECA members improve their persuasive business pitches. I’m excited to bring valuable skills to the team and look forward to my tenure.

Hi there, I am an incoming Economics and International Relations major at Stanford University. I was the President of MUN, the Student Council, and Debate, and am a co-founder of Youth Prose Scholars. I am a prolific World Schools debate and have debated at NSDA nationals in 2021 and 2023 and have placed Best Delegate in multiple MUN conferences. In my free time, I enjoy biking, swimming, and spending time with friends.

Hello, I am currently a sophomore at Sage Hill High School. I have a profound passion for speech and debate, and I am committed to using my skills to advocate for public expression and equal opportunities for all. Through my involvement in speech, I aim to empower those who are less fortunate and amplify their voices. In my free time, I enjoy reading books and playing basketball with friends.

Hello, I am a senior at The Webb Schools of California. As Co-Chief Operating Officer, I help manage operations across multiple states. With 6 years of debate experience, I’ve applied my skills to leadership and environmental projects. As Head Day Student Prefect, I organize events and oversee the Prefect Council. I’ve conducted research on human-shark mitigation and Orectolobiformes in the Mesaverde Formation, with my work currently in the process of publication. I won the Rogers Scholar Award for my Advanced Studies Museum Research, culminating in a presentation at the Geological Society of America conference. In my free time, I enjoy reading, family time, and running.

Hello, I am a current sophomore at St. Margaret’s Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, California. As a debater, my team placed third in the nation competing in Parliamentary, and as an individual speaker, I placed in the top ten. I enjoy spreading my knowledge and access to resources to the underprivileged. Personally, I love playing basketball, lifting, and spending time with my friends.

Hello! I’m currently a junior at Arnold O. Beckman High School. I absolutely love anything speech and debate related, from Model United Nations to Mock Trial. In MUN, the highlight of my journey so far has been attending the National High School MUN conference in New York, where my team won the Award of Distinction in both Research & Preparation and Overall Performance. Mock Trial is another activity that I’m so passionate about. Last year, I received the MVP award in a preliminary trial and my team made it to the playoffs round. Generally, I love reading, writing, dance, and spending time with my friends.

Hello my name is Angus Boundy and I currently attend Crean Lutheran High School, where I am a junior. My passions include soccer, where I enjoy both playing and watching the sport, and law, which has sparked my interest in advocacy and justice. I recently completed a Stanford debate course, which improved my skills in critical thinking and public speaking. In addition, I also have earned the Presidential Service Gold Award for my dedication to community service. Through my experiences, I hope to inspire and support students in debate as YPS Chapter Head for Crean Lutheran High School.

Hello my name is Davin Sharifi and I am a student at Laguna Hill High School and I have great experience with public speech and advocacy. I have given multiple speeches on Cancer Awareness and have won awards such as Best Delegate participating in Modeled United Nations. In my free time, I enjoy playing on my school’s basketball team and going to the beach with friends.