A big Mountaineer congratulations to our exceptional middle school debate team for their remarkable achievement at the 2023 Seattle University Speech and Debate tournament. BASIS Independent Bellevue students placed first and second in the team competition. In the individual competition, our Mountaineers also placed well.

Their outstanding performance and dedication earned them a well-deserved place among the top contenders. With their eloquence and critical thinking, our talented students have proven themselves as formidable debaters in a highly competitive arena.

Team Competition:

First Place Overall:
Angelina J.
Sophia T.

Second Place Overall:
Rhea G.
Peggy L.

In the team competition, students had to debate the topic: The United States Federal Government should ban the collection of personal data through biometric recognition technology.”

Our students also experienced success in individual competitions.

Individual Competition:
Angelina J., 3rd Place
Howard H., 3rd Place
Sophia T., 4th Place
Rhea G., 6th Place
Peggy L., 7th Place

We commend their hard work, tireless preparation, and exceptional debate talent. This is an impressive accomplishment and a testament to their abilities and the guidance of their dedicated coach.

Join us in celebrating their success and applauding their achievement as they continue to shine brightly in the world of debate.

BASIS Independent Bellevue, a private school, opened with Grades 2 – 7 to start and will add a grade level each school year as we expand to a full middle and high school (Grades 5 – 12).