On the evening of Saturday June 30th, the New Young Progressive Debaters (NYPD) of the ALHCS Campus B hosted their debating finals. Announcing the moot and delivering opening remarks was the moderator, Mr. Colin Johnson. The moot was: “Technological advancement has had a more negative than positive impact on the Anguillian Society.”
Representing the proposition were Shakaila Carty and Juron Dupis. In delivering the opening arguments, Shakaila stated that modern technology such, as the cell phone, was infectious to all walks of life in Anguilla and made individuals anti-social. Juron Dupis, in the second round for the proposition, he used detailed examples inAnguillato show how the advancement of modern technology had promoted the spread of false and negative communication among Anguillians. He also hinted that the development of cyber communication, such as omg and lol, has led to a general decline in the number and level of passes at CXC andCAPE. Dupis concluded that people inAnguillahave no respect for how, where and when to use the modern advancements in technology.
Opposing the moot, Arielle Gaskin highlighted the fact that technology was an absolute necessity. Supporting her, with this claim, Prisca Ogolo’s argument outlined the benefits of cost reduction and time-saving which are attributed to the advancement of modern technology. She pointed out that online shopping and distance learning were good examples of such.
There were no rebuttals for the debate and as the judges deliberated on the results, members in the audience were given an opportunity to air their opinions on the moot.
Arielle and Prisca of the opposition emerged victorious as they defeated the proposition with a score of 138.5 to 126 points. Arielle was also adjudged best speaker.
The following persons also received prizes and awards:
3rd Place- T’sani Rogers and Miggy LLorera
Most improved – Eldesa Brooks
Best New Debater – Jeralyn Harrigan
Most Helpful – Nester Brooks
Outstanding Participation Year 1 – T’arahNiles
Outstanding Participation Year 2 – Chastiva Weatheroy
Best Speaker Year 1 – Juron Dupis
Best Speaker Year 2 – Arielle Gaskin
The impromptu speech awards were given as follows:
1st Place- Arielle Gaskin
2nd Place- Jayda Hughes
3rd Place- Chastiva Weatheroy
4th Place- Prisca Ogolo
5th Place- T’saniRogers
The NYPD thanked the following sponsors:
Mr. Peron Sepersaud, Mr. Lowell Hughes, Sunset Homes, Exotic Hair and Beauty Supplies, M.V. Mr. Rey, Anguilla Air Services, Alex Richardson and Associates, Mr. Lynwood Belle, Ashley and Sons, Mr. Samuel Webster, Mr. Victor Banks, Premier Taxi and Tours, Mrs. Paula Connor, Ms. Annette Duncan and Lime.
(Article and photos by Arthur D. Ward)
