BDL IS HEADED TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP!

Our top debaters will be competing at the National Championship in late May! Help us cover:

  • Transportation & accommodation: Nationals is in KENTUCKY this year, so we’re flying down with our top kids and staying at a hotel.

  • Registration & judges: BDL subsidizes the cost of registration fees and provides judges for partner schools that need them.

  • Meals: This adds up pretty quickly since we’re leaving Friday and returning Monday…especially since, you know, teenagers love to eat!

  • Professional attire: It’s customary for students to wear professional attire at national-level tournaments, and we’ll make sure all of our kids are dressed for success!

BDL Debaters Headed to States & Nationals

  • "I'm excited to grow as a debater."

    Gabby, 9th grade

    Headed to States!

  • "I’m excited about States because I know have come so far in my debate journey this year and I can’t wait to put it all together at this big tournament."

    Nachbi, 9th grade

    Headed to States!

  • "I am most excited for the idea of all of our hard work culminating into a really big tournament in a city that I hold extremely close to my heart."

    Karl, 10th grade

    Headed to States and Nationals!

  • "I am most excited for making my name known so that I can help my siblings when they go to college."

    Marc, 12th grade

    Headed to States and Nationals!

  • "I’m excited to go to States because I like a challenge and this should one of my biggest"

    Jade, 10th grade

    Headed to States and Nationals!

  • “Since this is one of the last tournaments I'm going to be competing in, I'm excited for States to be one of the best tournaments I compete in before I graduate.”

    Yazmin, 12th grade

    Headed to States and Nationals!

  • "I'm excited to meet new people!"

    Kevi, 9th grade

    Headed to States!