Debate Teams
Teams Archive
2023-24
The 2023-24 debate team, coached by Seth Brake, received the International Public Debate Association's First Place Founders Season-Long Award and the Season-Long Scholastic Championship Award.
Alex Bope
Caleb Stubbs
Caleb Starkey
Daisy Murfey
Elaine Csoros
Grayson Harris
Hannah Dyer
Jacob Little
Katie Mullins
Maisyn Price
Marcel VanderWel
Micah McGee
Nathan Nuulimba
Nick Truitt
Olivia Shaw
Ryan Wagy
Seth Blair
Tabitha Keylon
Zoe Leatherwood
2022-23
March 29, 2023 - Union Debate wins multiple national championship and season-long championship awards
Ben Murray
Michael Kirk
Alex Bope
Caleb Starkey
Sarah Copolla
Eston Yandell
Elaine Csoros
Grayson Harris
Maisyn Price
Hannah Dyer
Olivia Shaw
Micah McGee
Jack McDonnell
Seth Blair
David Sheilley
Tabitha Keylon
Ryan Wagy
Jacob Little
Noah Reid
Logan Shreve
Nick Truitt
Zoe Leatherwood
Marcel Van der Wel
Grace VanLiere
Faith Behrens
Jenny Link
2021-22
April 26, 2022 - Union debate wins consecutive national championship and season-long championship awards
Caleb Atkins (Fall Captain)
Seth Blair
Alex Bope
Cameron Champine
Sarah Coppola
Elaine Csoros
Hannah Dyer
Emma Enoch
Hannah Freeland
Merry Ashlyn Gatewood
Grayson Harris
Anna Kangas (Fall Only)
Tabitha Keylon
Michael Kirk
Jack McDonnell
Micah McGee (Fall and Spring Captain)
Ben Murray
Charis Murrey (Fall and Spring Outreach Coordinator)
Megan Niju (Fall Only)
Danielle Popson
Maisyn Price
Carter Schrum
Olivia Shaw
David Sheilley
Macie Smith (Fall Only)
Caleb Starkey
Katherine Anne Thierfelder (Fall and Spring Captain)
Sarah Beth Thierfelder (Fall Only)
Hattie Thomasson (Fall Only)
Ryan Wagy
Jackson Waters (Fall Only)
2020-21
Award Tally (.pdf)
Akhasa Young
Alex Bope
Amily Huddleston
Andie (Hannah) Anderson (Data Entry Specialist)
Anna Kangas
Ashlyn Jones (Co-Captain)
Ben Murray
Caleb Atkins
Caleb Starkey
Charis Murrey (Data Entry Specialist)
Danielle Popson (Social Event Coordinator)
David Sheilley
Grant McLemore
Hannah Freeman
Eunice Tan
Hattie Thomasson-Social Media Specialist
Jack (Jonathan) McDonnell
Jack Waters
Josh Johnson (Chaplain)
Katherine Anne Thierfelder
Matt Randall
Megan Niju
Merry Ashlyn Gatewood (Outreach Coordinator)
Micah McGee
Myrah Guthrie
Nick Bitterling
Raelen VanDuzer
Steven Errico
Tabitha Keylon
Takiya Britton
2019-20
Award Tally (.pdf)
| Name |
| Caleb Atkins |
| Jacob Collins |
| Josh Johnson |
| Danielle Popson |
| Raelen VanDuzer |
| JD Logan |
| Anna Thompson |
| Merry Ashlyn Gatewood |
| Ashlyn Jones |
| Grant McLemore |
| Charis Murrey |
| Benjamin Murray |
| Hattie Thomasson |
| Caroline Hinrichs |
| Maria Wentley |
| Andrew Geary |
| Kendall Short |
| Josie Carrier |
| Jack Waters |
| Josh Swafford |
| Amily Huddleston |
| Spencer McCloy |
| Hannah (Andie) Anderson |
| Nicholas Bitterling |
| Takiya Britton |
| David Sheilley |
| David Mott |
2018-19
| Name |
Hometown |
Major |
| Briley Ray | Ledbetter, KY | Biblical Languages/Philosophy |
| Caleb Atkins | Jackson, TN | Computer Science |
| Caroline Hinrichs | St. Louis, MO | Creative Writing |
| Danielle McInturff | Murfreesboro, TN | Accounting |
| David Mott | Jackson, TN | Political Science |
| Emily Baer | Hillsboro, MO | Undecided |
| Emily Swope | Joice, IA | Business Administration |
| Grant McLemore | Jackson, TN | English |
| Hannah Anderson | LaGrange, KY | Biochemistry |
| Hattie Thomasson | Belknap, IL | Accounting |
| Jack Waters | Alexandria, VA | History |
| Jacob Collins | Fairhope, AL | Philosophy |
| John David Logan | Flower Mound, TX | Political Science/Philosophy |
| Josh Swafford | Goodlettsville, TN | Political Science/Spanish |
| Joshua Johnson | Copperhill, TN | Computer Science |
| Josiah McGee | Kansas City, MO | Political Science |
| Josie Carrier | Bristol, TN | Sociology/Math |
| Kendall Short | Glasgow, KY | Graphic Design |
| Korey Adams | Jackson, TN | Spanish/French |
| Maria Wentley | Maryville, TN | Pre-Medicine |
| MiKayla Simpson | Memphis, TN | History |
| Rachel Smith | South Riding, VA | Intercultural Studies |
| Raelen VanDuzer | Argyle, TX | Linguistics |
| Spencer McCloy | LaGrange, KY | Economics |
| Steven ErricovNolensville, TN | Spanish |
| Sydney Beaver | Lafayette, TN | English/Christian Studies |
| Takiya Britton | Eldorado, IL | Political Science |
| Tal Wooten | Hoover, AL | Business |
| Will Breedlove | Farragut, TN | Political Science |
2017-18
Award Tally (.pdf)
| Name |
Hometown |
Major |
| Ben Noland | Pensacola, FL | Political Science |
| Clark Hubbard | Franklin, TN | Political Science |
| Courtney Wright | Bartlett, TN | Social Work |
| Jacob Collins | Fairhope, AL | Business Management |
| Jacob Mathis | Nashville, TN | Economics |
| John David Logan | Dallas, TX | Political Science |
| Josh Swafford | Goodlettsville, TN | Political Science/Spanish |
| Josiah McGee | Kansas City, MO | Political Science |
| Josie Carrier | Bristol, TN | Sociology/Math |
| Juliana White | McEwen, TN | Nursing |
| Katie Kelly | Minot, ND | Biology |
| Kendall Short | Glasgow, KY | Film Studies |
| Korey Adams | Jackson, TN | Spanish/French |
| MiKayla Simpson | Jackson, TN | Philosophy |
| Olivia Coffman | Milan, TN | Biology |
| Russell Richardson | Knoxville, TN | Business |
| Ryan Sinni | Germantown, MD | English |
| Seth Graves | Rossville, TN | Political Science |
| Spencer McCloy | LaGrange, KY | Economics |
| Susannah Murphine | Kennesaw, GA | History |
| Sydney Beaver | Lafayette, TN | English/Christian Studies |
2016-17
Award Tally (.pdf)
| Name |
Hometown |
Major |
| Beau Williams | Nashville, TN | English |
| Bryanna England | Whiteville, TN | Psychology/Theater |
| Clark Hubbard | Franklin, TN | Political Science |
| Courtney Wright | Bartlett, TN | Social Work |
| David Bannister | Paducah, KY | Intercultural Studies |
| Graham Gardner | Cantonment, FL | Economics |
| Jacob Collins | Fairhope, AL | Business Management |
| Jacob Mathis | Nashville, TN | Economics |
| Jonathan Hall | Gaithersburg, MD | Linguistics |
| Josh Swafford | Goodlettsville, TN | Political Science |
| Josiah McGee | Kansas City, MO | Political Science |
| Josie Carrier | Bristol, TN | Family Studies |
| Katie Kelly | Minot, ND | Physical Therapy |
| Kendall Short | Glasgow, KY | Computer Science |
| Korey Adams | Jackson, TN | Pre-Med |
| Lauren Butler | Colorado Springs, CO | PoliSci/History |
| Luke Brake | Denver, NC | English |
| Madison Short | Glasgow, KY | Biology |
| Nathan Chester | Collierville, TN | Journalism |
| Nicole Snover | Cherryville, PA | Theater |
| Olivia Coffman | Milan, TN | Pre-Med |
| Russell Richardson | Knoxville, TN | Business |
| Ryan Sinni | Germantown, MD | English |
| Sarah Phillips | Three Way, TN | Engineering |
| Seth Graves | Rossville, TN | Political Science |
| Shelbi Barritt | Murfreesboro | Communication |
| Spencer McCloy | LaGrange, KY | Economics |
| Susannah Murphine | Kennesaw, GA | History |
2015-16
Award Tally (.pdf)
| Name |
Hometown |
Major |
| Korey Adams | Jackson, TN | International Business |
| Blair Barao | Woodbine, MD | Biology |
| Luke Brake | Denver, NC | English |
| Lauren Butler | Colorado Springs, CO | Political Science |
| Bryanna England | Whiteville, TN | Psychology/Theater |
| Graham Gardner | Cantonment, FL | Economics |
| Thomas Gray | Little Rock, AR | Broadcast |
| Jonathan Hall | Gaithersburg, MD | Linguistics |
| Blake Hodges | Smyrna, TN | Marketing |
| Clark Hubbard | Franklin, TN | Political Science |
| Katie Kelly | Minot, ND | Biology |
| Daniel Keylon | Maryville, TN | Physics/Math |
| Amy Knack | Bartletty, TN | TESL/Spanish |
| Daniel Langley | Bethpage, TN | Political Science |
| Danielle Lisk | Fort Mill, SC | Business |
| Jacob Mathis | Nashville, TN | Business Administration |
| Ian Maupin | | Political Science |
| Josiah McGee | Kansas City, MO | Political Science |
| Diamond Milan | Trenton, TN | Speech |
| Alex Northcut | Jackson, TN | Broadcast |
| Allison Pulliam | Granger, IN | Broadcast/PoliSci |
| Russell Richardson | Knoxville, TN | Management |
| Madison Short | Glasgow, KY | Marketing |
| Ryan Sinni | Germantown, MD | English |
| Nicole Snover | Cherryville, PA | Graphic Design |
| Sam Strickland | Vina, AL | Christian Thought and Tradition |
| Sarah Troxel | Jackson, TN | Intercultural Studies |
| Beau Williams | Nashville, TN | English |
| Christian Winter | Palmer, AK | Christian Studies |
2014-15
Award Tally (.pdf)
| Name |
Hometown |
Major |
| Luke Brake | Denver, NC | English |
| Courtney Brown | Bolivar, TN | Graphic Design |
| Katherine Burgess | Lookout Mountain, GA | Journalism |
| Michael Cochran | Springdale, AR | Physics/Math |
| Bryanna England | Whiteville, TN | Broadcast/Theater |
| Graham Gardner | Cantonment, FL | Intercultural Studies |
| Thomas Gray | Little Rock, AR | Political Science |
| Blake Hodges | Smyrna, TN | Marketing |
| Katie Kelly | Minot, ND | Physical Therapy |
| Daniel Keylon | Maryville, TN | Physics |
| Amy Knack | Memphis, TN | TESL |
| Daniel Langley | Bethpage, TN | Political Science |
| Jacob Mathis | Nashville, TN | Economics |
| Diamond Milan | Trenton, TN | Public Speaking |
| Kallan Parker | Union City, TN | Public Relations |
| Allison Pulliam | Granger, IN | Broadcast/Political Science |
| Russell Richardson | Knoxville, TN | Business |
| Vicki Searl | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | Music/Math |
| Madison Short | Glasgow, KY | Biology |
| Ryan Sinni | Germantown, MD | Political Science |
| Sam Strickland | Vina, AL | Christian Studies |
| Sarah Troxel | Jackson, TN | Intercultural Studies |
| Beau Williams | Nashville, TN | English |
| Christian Winter | Palmer, AK | Christian Studies |
2015 Bulldog Invitational Finals
2013-14
Award Tally (.pdf)
| Name |
Hometown |
Major |
| Luke Brake | Denver, NC | English |
| Seth Brake | Denver, NC | Political Science |
| Courtney Brown | Bolivar, TN | Graphic Design |
| Katherine Burgess | Lookout Mountain, GA | Journalism |
| Hunter Cochran | Springdale, AR | Physics/Math |
| Bryanna England | Whiteville, TN | Broadcast/Theater |
| Lacie Fink | Mobile, AL | Accounting |
| Anna Goodman | Kansas City, KS | Broadcast |
| Thomas Gray | Little Rock, AR | Political Science |
| Blake Hodges | Smyrna, TN | Marketing |
| Ali Holcomb | Springdale, AR | Social Work |
| Daniel Keylon | Maryville, TN | Physics |
| David Knack | Bartlett, TN | Christian Studies |
| Daniel Langley | Bethpage, TN | Political Science |
| Zach McLeod | Montgomery, AL | Biblical Studies |
| Kevin Moss | Collierville, TN | Marketing |
| Janie Owen | Jackson, TN | Social Work |
| Kallan Parker | Union City, TN | Public Relations |
| Allison Pulliam | Granger, IN | Broadcast/Political Science |
| Vicki Searl | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | Music |
| Madison Short | Glasgow, KY | Biology |
| Cassandra Solis | Union City, TN | Biology |
| Sam Strickland | Vina, AL | Christian Studies |
| Caleb Valentine | Aurora, IL | Christian Studies |
| Lowell Van Ness | Hoover, AL | Political Science |
| Abby Williams | Springdale, AR | Music |
| Beau Williams | Nashville, TN | English |
| Christian Winter | Palmer, AK | Sports Management |
2012-13
Award Tally (.pdf)
Photo Essay
| Name |
Hometown |
Major |
| Amanda Bennett | Cleveland, TN | English/Philosophy |
| Seth Brake | Denver, NC | Political Science |
| Courtney Brown | Bolivar, TN | Graphic Design |
| Katherine Burgess | Lookout Mountain, GA | Journalism |
| Leeana Cargile | Wichita, KA | Theater |
| Bryanna England | Whiteville, TN | Theater, Broadcast |
| Lacie Fink | Mobile, AL | Accounting |
| Jordan Hayes | Glen Carbon, IL | Business |
| Nicole Haynes | Springdale, AR | Psychology |
| Blake Hodges | Smyrna, TN | Undecided |
| Ali Holcomb | Springdale, AR | Social Work |
| David Knack | Bartlett, TN | Biblical Studies |
| Amelia Krauss | Naples, FL | Journalism |
| Daniel Langley | Bethpage, TN | Political Science |
| Kylie McDonald | Fort Mill, SC | Political Science |
| Kevin Moss | Collierville, TN | Computer Science |
| Janie Owen | Jackson, TN | Political Science |
| Daniel Pierson | Milan, TN | DMS |
| Allison Pulliam | Granger, IN | Broadcast Journalism |
| Vicki Searl | Fort Leonard Wood, MO | Music |
| Sam Strickland | Vina, AL | Biblical Studies |
| Caleb Valentine | Aurora, IL | Biblical Studies |
| Lowell Van Ness | Hoover, AL | PoliSci/History |
| Abby Williams | Springdale, AR | Music |
| Christian Winter | Palmer, AK | Sports Management |
2011-12
Award Tally (.pdf)
| Name |
Hometown |
Major |
| Amanda Bennett | Cleveland, TN | English/Philosophy |
| Seth Brake | Denver, NC | Political Science |
| Courtney Brown | Bolivar, TN | Graphic Design |
| Katherine Burgess | Lookout Mountain, GA | Journalism |
| Hunter Cochran | Springdale, AR | Physics |
| Jed Dugger | Pleasant View, TN | Music |
| Jessica Haas | Texarkansas, TX | Christian Studies |
| Jordan Hayes | Glen Carbon, IL | Business |
| Nicole Haynes | Springdale, AR | Psychology |
| Ali Holcomb | Springdale, AR | Business |
| Jordan Hughey | Little Rock, AR | Biology |
| David Knack | Bartlett, TN | Biblical Studies |
| Amelia Krauss | Naples, FL | Journalism |
| Kylie McDonald | Fort Mill, SC | Political Science |
| Rachel Morgan | Elkhart, TX | Business |
| Kevin Moss | Collierville, TN | Engineering |
| Kaleb Noblett | Henderson, KY | Political Science |
| Janie Owen | Jackson, TN | Political Science |
| Vicki Searl Fort | Leonard Wood, MO | Music |
| Caleb Valentine | Aurora, IL | Biblical Studies |
| Lowell Van Ness | Hoover, AL | Political Science |
| Emily Welborn | Harrisburg, IL | Social Work |
| Abby Williams | Springdale, AR | Music |
2010-11
Award Tally (.pdf)
| Name |
Major |
Hometown |
| Abby Williams | Music/DMS | Springdale, AR |
| Ali Holcomb | Business | Springdale, AR |
| Amanda Bennett | English/Philosophy | Cleveland, TN |
| Amelia Krauss | Journalism | Naples, FL |
| Andrew Roberts | Political Science | Hendersonville, TN |
| Bethany Hogg | Political Science | Millington, TN |
| Betsy Davis | English/History | Henderson, KY |
| David Knack | Biblical Studies | Bartlett, TN |
| Emily Welborn | Social Work | Harrisburg, IL |
| JD Cressman | Philosophy | Jackson, TN |
| Jed Dugger | Music | Pleasant View, TN |
| Jessica Haas | Biblical Studies/Art | Texarkansas, TX |
| Jordan Hayes | Business | Glen Carbon, IL |
| Jordan Hughey | Biology | Little Rock, AR |
| Kaleb Noblett | Political Science | Henderson, KY |
| Kevin Moss | Engineering | Collierville, TN |
| Kristin Tisdale | Nursing | Hendersonville, TN |
| Kylie McDonald | Political Science | Fort Mill, SC |
| Lowell Van Ness | History | Hoover, AL |
| Nicole Haynes | Business/Psychology | Springdale, AR |
| Rachel Morgan | Business | Elkhart, TX |
| Seth Brake | Political Science | Denver, NC |
2009-10
Award Tally (.pdf)
| Name |
Major |
Hometown |
|
Web Drake
|
|
|
|
Amanda Bennett
|
English/Philosophy
|
Cleveland, TN
|
|
Amelia Krauss
|
Undecided
|
Naples, FL
|
|
Andrew Roberts
|
Political Science
|
Hendersonville, TN
|
|
Ben Fulton
|
Business
|
Evansville, IN
|
|
Bethany Hogg
|
Political Science
|
Covington, TN
|
|
Betsy Davis
|
English/History
|
Henderson, KY
|
|
Emily Welborn
|
Social Work
|
Harrisburg, IL
|
|
Jed Dugger
|
Music
|
Pleasant View, TN
|
|
Jessica
Haas
|
Christian Studies
|
Texarkansas, AR
|
|
John David Cressman
|
|
Jackson, TN
|
|
Jonathan Skagfield
|
Philosophy
|
Tallahassee, FL
|
|
Jordan Hughey
|
Biology
|
Little Rock, AR
|
|
Kaleb Noblett
|
Political Science
|
Henderson, KY
|
|
Kristin Tisdale
|
Biology
|
Hendersonville, TN
|
|
Kylie McDonald
|
Political Science
|
Fort Mill, SC
|
|
Mandisa Wofford
|
English/Economics
|
Atlanta, GA
|
|
Nicole Haynes
|
Art
|
Springdale, AR
|
|
Rachel Morgan
|
Business
|
Elkhart, TX
|
|
Will McClure
|
Business
|
Huntingdon City, TN |
2009-10 Union Debate Schedule
- Sep 19-20 - HSU Caddo Classic Winter Warm Up
- Oct 9-11 - UAM Weevil Wars
- Nov 6-8 - LSUS Red River Classic
- Nov 20-21 - UU Bulldog Classic
- Dec 4-5 - MC Deep South
- Feb 5-7 - LSU Mardi Gras Classic
- Feb 27-28 - HSU Reddie to Rumble
- Mar 12-14 - UCA End of Hi-Bear-Nation
- Mar 26-29 - IPDA Championships at UCA
2008-09
Award Tally (.pdf)
| Name |
Hometown |
Major |
| Aaron Brown |
Owensboro, KY |
Theater |
| Kate Conkling |
Evansville, KY |
French |
| Betsy Davis |
Henderson, KY |
English and History |
| Ben Fulton |
Evansville, IN |
Business |
| Bethany Hogg |
Covington, TN |
Political Science |
| Jordan Hughey |
Little Rock, AR |
Chemistry |
| Andrew Roberts |
Hendersonville, TN |
Political Science |
| Jonathan Skagfield |
Tallahassee, FL |
Philosophy and Ethics |
| Jessikah Stahl |
Springfiled, TN |
Psychology |
| Kristin Tisdale |
Hendersonville, TN |
Undecided |
| Emily Welborn |
Harrisburg, IL |
Social Work |
| Mandisa Wofford |
Atlanta, GA |
English and Business |
