The Teachers Resource Centre (TRC) was alive and buzzing as the curtains came down on the NYPD Debate Finals.
On Saturday 1st of July in an absorbing and entertaining finals, Shaleah Paul and Tamiyah Brooks narrowly squeezed past Senaiyah Richardson and Kishanece Edwards to win the 2023 NYPD Debating Competition.
Nikaima Medina and Aaliyah Webster captured 3rd place. Aaliyah also was named most improved debater, while Tsehai Carty was named Best New Debater. Shaleah Paul was awarded Best Speaker year one and Best Overall Speaker and Best Speaker year two went to Kishanece Edwards. Kishanece also received the 2023 Best Speaker of the NYPD Finals.
In the Impromptu Speech contest, Michaela Connor placed 5th, Delicia Harrigan placed 4th, while Aaliyah Webster and Timothy Monsanto placed 3rd and 2nd respectively. The 2023 NYPD Impromptu Winner was Barry Telemaque.
The NYPD Debating Club wishes to thank the various individuals and establishments for their kind contributions and assistance: KCW Carty and Rogers Attorneys at Law, for sponsoring the Finals Best Speaker Trophy, Anguilla Air services, Mr. Jaime Hodge, Hon. Premier, Dr. Ellis Lorenzo Webster, Hon. Kenneth Hodge, Hon. Quincia Gumbs Marie, Hon. Merrick Richardson, Hon. Jose Vanterpool, Jack @ Sunny Time Supermarket, Bass Car Rental, Anguilla Lottery, Mrs. Mary Smith, KCW international Computer System, Bush Boys and Bevon Lake, Ms. Raquel Fleming, Kool FM, Radio Anguilla, GAF, In Anguilla Live Streaming, The Anguillian, The Anguilla Football Association, Ruthy’s, Yum Yum, The staff and Principal of the Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School (ALHCS), The staff of TRC Ms. Denicia Niles, Ken’s BBQ, The Juice Bar, DJ Kue, Kel’s Candy and Ice Cream, Omega Car wash and Auto Detailing, Changes Bar and Restaurant, Train Smart (Marissa Rey), Jay and J’s Catering and Tashoo (for Digicel Topup).
Thanks also to Caterers; Gweneth Johnson, Barbara Webster Bourne, Monica Guishard and Ms. Angele Richards. Thanks also to the trainers; Rhonica Conner, Cece Walker, Aaivor Adams and Samisha Connor. A great big thank you to all.
