Name: Mary Mosley, Varsity

Major: Communication Studies, Religion Minor

Joined Debate because... I think that an understanding of argumentation and government process are critical to being a politically and socially consious member of society. Plus, I'm competitive.

Name: Tiffany Pryce, Junior Varsity

Major: Biotechnology

Joined Debate because...My friend invited me to a meeting years ago, and the rest is history. It has been a wonderful balance of social and intellectual activity.

Name: Shruti Chagnati, Varsity

Major: Political Science and Philosophy

Joined Debate because...I wanted to talk about politics with smart people and have fun

Name: Tory Federwisch, Varsity

Major: Political Science

Joined Debate because... I wanted to expand my public speaking skills, stay informed, and make my mark on the university.

Name: Chris "Karl" Grey, Varsity

Major: History, Political Communication Minor

Joined Debate because...I started debating my freshman year of high school. Debate teaches you so much, class gets easier, coaches are awesome, and its great being part of a family at JMU. Peace.

Favorite Success: 3rd in States (high school), too many in college to count!

Name: Jeremy Lawson, Varsity

Major: Sociology and Rhetoric Studies

Joined Debate because... of the exposure to social theory and the opportunity to critically test my knowledge of the outside world, which grants me the ability to evaluate my own assumptions and schemas.

Name: Sean Lowry, Varsity

Major: Economics and International Affairs

Joined Debate because... I always wanted to debate in high school, but my school didnt offer a policy program. When I came to college I wanted to increase my knowledge of global affairs and improve my research skills.

Name: Sohrab Najafabadi, Junior Varsity

Major: Biology

Joined Debate so... I could have a well rounded education

Name: Kaitlyn Haynal, Junior Varsity

Major: Communication, Studio Art and Environmental Studies, Minor

Joined Debate ... back in my freshman year of HS, having no idea what I had gotten myself into. 6 years later, the competitive environment, always engaging conversations and never boring van ride conversations have kept me involved.

Name: Collin Dewberry, Novice

Major: English, Pre-Law

Joined Debate because... My older brother debated in college and I remember going to see him at debate tournaments when I was still a wee lad, and I became interested in debate and debating and joined debate in my first semester

Name: Marie Eszenyi, Junior Varsity

Major: Philosophy and Theatre, Pre-Law

Joined Debate because... I did debate in HS and wanted to debate in college.

Name: Matt Hudson, Novice

Major: Media Arts and Design

Joined Debate because...I heard people who debated in college made better grades and earned more money in their jobs

Name: Demitry Pompee, Novice

Major: Political Science

Joined Debate because... At the arguing of our assistant coach (a.k.a. my communications professor) I looked into debate. Through his masterful persuasion, I went to my first tournament, got my behind kicked, and throughly enjoyed it. Thus, I remain.