Blog Five

(everything in this post is fictionalized- names have been changed)
In the style of CNN's Kevin Liptak

Debate coach Leonard Polognia brought 24 debate teams to Imangi High School in Dallas, Texas on Friday, saying that "this was the most promising group of kids we've had in a long time."

"Our debate team is at its best when we champion the creativity and work ethic of every debater," Polognia said in a video produced by the Texas Forensic Association.

The former policy debater, football player, and National Forensic League council member had previously advocated for drill-and-kill procedures, but stopped short last year when results dwindled. That was the position of many debate coaches in the region, including Indal coach Ricardo Demitrius.

During his term as National Forensic League's council member, Polognia avoided taking a strict stance for teaching debate, as is customary for most coaches.

"A few years ago, I would have never thought it possible to let my students do what they want," he said. "Now I realize the benefits of giving them their freedom- awards galore!"