There is no debating the young talent at Waltrip High School, at least when it comes to making arguments.
Freshmen Meredith Moreland and Evan Weltin, while making their competitive debuts in high school debate, teamed up to win first place in the public forum category during a virtual Houston Urban Debate League tournament on Jan. 16. They and their Waltrip teammates were subsequently recognized for their performance by State Rep. Penny Morales Shaw, who wrote a congratulatory resolution that was approved by the Texas House of Representatives earlier this month.
The Waltrip debate team has yet to receive a copy of the resolution, according to teacher and coach Marsha Jump, who said sheâs been asked to pick out a frame.