Student Testimonials

Picture from 2008 PDI
Victoria Blazejewski, Franklin Towne Charter School, 10th Grade
"This program was a fun experience. It was also a learning experience but not [a] bore. I had fun. I feel everyone had fun."
Joe Cicale, Franklin Towne Charter School, 11th Grade
"If you put your mind to it, you can do it."
Zahara Farrar, West Catholic High School, 10th Grade
"I really love this, it was an excellent experience for me"
Jake Gardner-Rosen, Friends Select School, 9th Grade
"The afterschool program offered extremely insightful information."
Kadeem Gordon, West Catholic High School, 10th Grade
"Debate is like camp. You never want it to end."
Dan Lee, PA Leadership Academy, 10th grade
"I started out knowing absolutely nothing about debate except that it sounded incredibly scary. It was one of those experiences, though, that is far better than I could imagine. I'm glad I got the experience, it certainly dispelled most if not all of my negative preconceptions. The volunteers were extremely helpful!"
Vania Liang, Franklin Towne Charter School, 12th Grade
"This program was so helpful! It has improved my debating skills so much."
Yong Lin Lee, Franklin Towne Charter School, 11th Grade
"Our volunteers are the best. They are the best debaters in my eyes, and I'll strive to be just like them."
Andrew Pitts, PA Leadership Academy, 9th Grade
"I loved everything about my first debate!"
Rubin Rhodes, Parkway Center City HS, 11th Grade
"I love this program and this school, I think everyone should try it"
Ryan Rudolph, Parkway Center City HS, 11th Grade
"Students should enjoy enrich[ment] programs such as this."

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