Acton-Carlisle students storm the Hawkeye State for great debates
The CCHS speech and debate team brought four students to Nationals this year after a season of success.
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The CCHS speech and debate team brought four students to Nationals this year after a season of success.
Concordian Leanne Bateman launched and funded the scholarship and served as administrator of the first awards.
Elsa Couvillon, who had never rowed before college, became the Scholar-Athlete of The Year.
Known for his indomitable enthusiasm, the Stoneham native is retiring from the Acton-Carlisle Regional School District.
“We’ve raised the standard in the last three years,” she said. “What we want to do is surpass it and go to another level.”
The Class of 2024 had a particularly rocky start to their high school experience, with the Covid pandemic hitting their freshman year.
For some Acton students, summer is a time for hard work — and in some cases, the chance to be their own boss.
Words of encouragement, empowerment, advice, and especially congratulations filled the stadium throughout the morning — and there were a few tears, too.
“This is a community that I’ve loved for over 20 years, and to experience this… I’m just hurt and disgusted.”
“We get such great involvement from the school, the kids, and our sponsors.”
They want to combat stereotypes about the Deaf community and educate others on the value of learning American Sign Language.
Photo gallery: It was a beautiful day for a milestone moment.