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LT debaters prove strong showing at State meet
Ten students from Lyons Township High School qualified for and participated at the IHSA Congressional Debate State tournament in Springfield. Two sophomores, Krupa Patel and Abby Zabrodsky, advanced to the semifinal round, and junior Anika Ranginani advanced to the finals. In the final chamber of 16 debaters from around the state, Anika Ranginani finished in fourth place and was named to the All-State Debate Team for the second consecutive year.
The Team is coached by Social Studies teacher Tom Swiontek and assisted by fellow teacher Jessica Lee and Joan Cushing.
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Abigail Cundiff -Freshman (Western Springs)
Abigail King -Sophomore (Western Springs)
Max Medlock -Senior (LaGrange Park)
Faith Medlock -Junior (LaGrange Park)
Krupa Patel -Sophomore (Western Springs)
Anika Ranginani -Junior (Burr Ridge)
Dheeksha Ranginani -Freshman (Burr Ridge)
Jaime Saucedo -Junior (LaGrange Park)
Soumya Yallapragada -Junior (Burr Ridge)
Abigail Zabrodsky -Sophomore (Brookfield)