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From left, Chelmsford H.S. Speech and Debate Coach Peter Zopes, sophomore Prateek Motagi, sophomore Arjun Lingala, sophomore Divya Sambasivan, junior Vishant Raajkumar, sophomore Avaneesh Mallela and sophomore Rishi Ajmera. (Chris O Donnell, courtesy)
CHELMSFORD, MA A Chelmsford High School team is advancing to compete in the Massachusetts Speech and Debate League finals April 10 and 11. They ve also qualified for the renowned UK Tournament of Champions and the prestigious NCFL Grand National.
The students have taken part in nearly two dozen debates and have had more practice than usual, thanks, in part, to how the debates have adapted to an online environment amid the pandemic.