"Debate is not about 'You're wrong, I'm right. It's 'I'm right, but here's why'," says junior Laud Olufade, highlighting the essence of productive dialogue in debate.
When they saw each other around school over the next four years, there was no communication. Ms. Welch told people she didn't like Mr. Page, but after a friend who dated him said he was an OK guy, Ms. Welch developed a curiosity.
"Tottenville is a great program and they're well coached, so they match up very well with us. These games can really go either way at any time for us and we came out on top this time."