2A State Cross Examination Debate Competition

Ari Livingston (senior) and Carter Hinson (senior) placed third at the 2A State Cross Examination (CX) Debate Competition on March 15th and 16th. Ari Livingston also earned the most speaker points, winning the Golden Gavel Award, the top speaker award at the state level. Carter and Ari’s medals recently arrived from the UIL state office and were presented to them in a ceremony at Olney High School on Friday, April 23, 2021. Ari and Carter have competed in CX debate since their freshman year. Coach Lani Caffey stated, “These students have been integral members of the OHS Speech and Debate team. They set a standard for excellence and a tradition for winning. They will be missed next year.”