Posts Tagged ‘H.Y.P.E.’

Great Debaters (a prequel)

Friday, June 22nd, 2012
Isaaq Miller of MPH responds to an audience question after arguing the negative of social media

Isaaq Miller of MPH responds to an audience question after arguing the negative of social media

Believe the Hype.

Future stars of debate met Thursday evening at Bethany Baptist Church for the Heightened Youth Perpetuating Excellence (H.Y.P.E.) Program. Students from area schools argued the pros and cons of social media with an emphasis upon areas subjects such as education and politics.

Christy Muok, debate team captain for the affirmative

Christy Muok, debate team captain for the affirmative

The program was coordinated by media personality George Kilpatrick and the debate was moderated by Donna Satcher-Jackson.

Joshua Turnquest

Joshua Turnquest of SAS makes a final point during his speech

Amina Kilpatrick of MPH argues that coverage of politics using social media can lead to horserace reporting and negative targeting of candidates.

Amina Kilpatrick of MPH argues that coverage of politics using social media can lead to horserace reporting and negative targeting of candidates.