1999 Phoenix Nationals
Lincoln Douglas Debate
Resolved: Capitalism is superior to socialism as a means of achieving economic justice.
Affirmative: Steve Davis, Des Moines Roosevelt HS (IA), Coached by David Huston
Negative: Max Clarke, San Antonio HS (TX), Coached by Paul J. Wexler
On a vote of 7-2, the affirmative debater, Steve Davis became the 1999 National Champion.
Foreign Extemporaneous Speaking
1. Bryan Bertram, Canton-Glen Oak HS (OH), Coached by Tom Mosberger
Do economic sanctions make good foreign policy?
Fifth Place
2. Brian Garfield, Dowling Catholic HS (IA), Coached by Timothy Sheaff
Do changes in Iran mean we need to change our policies?
Sixth Place
3. Edward Murphy, Milton Academy (MA), Coached by Randy Cox & Debbie Simon
Is the US really acting like a superpower?
Third Place
4. Lucas Kline, Blacksburg HS (VA), Coached by Karen Finch
Is the free market an effective foreign policy tool?
National Runner up
5. Jessica Bailey, Apple Valley HS (MN), Coached by David Singh
Do unilateral sanctions undermine US interests?
National Champion
6. Sean Yom, Kingwood HS (TX), Coached by Rhonda Bell
China and the US: How important is Taiwan?
Fourth Place
United States Extemporaneous Speaking
1. Gregory Zecko, Munster HS (IN), Coached by Don Fortner
What laws should be enacted to control guns?
National Runner up
2. Jay Cox, Milton Academy (MA), Coached by Randy Cox
Is bioterrorism a threat to the health and safety of US citizens?
Third Place
3. Robin Cook, Roosevelt HS (TX), Coached by Jill Howard
Should the Social Security system by privatized?
Sixth Place
4. Ed Tulin, Marquette HS (MO), Coached by Kim Cranston
What can be done about the low respect with which Congress is held?
National Champion
5. Peymon Momeni, Alief-Hastings HS (TX), Coached by Teresa Lee
What will raise the public’s level of trust in government?
Fifth Place
6. Joseph Kim, James Logan HS (CA), Coached by Steve Wilson
Should we fine citizens for not exercising their right to vote?
Fourth Place
Original Oratory
1. Stephen Buettler, Holy Ghost Preparatory School (PA), Coached by Tony Figliola and John Buettler
As Real As It Gets
Second Place
2. Nina Billmoria, Munster HS (IN), Coached by Mary Yorke
Obsession by Americans
Fourth Place
3. Josh Gad, University School (FL), Coached Brent Pesola
Hoo-Ah
National Champion
4. Gabe Rosenberg, Brebeuf Jesuit HS (IN), Coached by Bill Hicks
Living the Fat Life
Fifth Place
5. Jon Gandomi, Dobson HS (AZ), Coached by Simon Navarro
Ultimate Neglect
Sixth Place
6. Jared Weiss, South Plantation HS (FL), Coached by Richard Weiss
Whatever
Third Place
Policy Debate
Resolved: The United States should substantially change its foreign policy towards Russia.
Affirmative: Travis Swearingen & Raja Gaddipati, Montgomery Bell Academy (TN), Coached by William Woods Tate Jr.
Negative: Shawn Powers & Dan Shalmon, Glenbrook North HS (IL), Coached by Ted W. Belch
On a 6-5 decision, the negative team of Powers & Shalmon from Glenbrook North was declared the 1999 Policy Debate National Champions.
This is wrong for Original Oratory. Josh Gad won the National Championship
It is listed correctly. Below Josh’s name, school, and coach is his title. Below that is his place.
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What is it like to be a national champion in speech and debate?…
tl;dr I felt excitement, elation, and a searing pain from burning my face on an iron because I hate wearing dirty socks. The National Tournament I won the high school Lincoln Douglas Debate National Championship[1] in 1999.[2] The first four days had s…