The official speech and debate national rankings were recently released on debaterankings.com for the 2015-2016 competition season.

Despite being awarded second place at the National Speech and Debate Tournament this June, Southside High School duo Chase Garrett and Drew Samuel’s cumulative success throughout the season earned them 1st place in the nation in Duo Interpretation.

The performance that won them the title of national champions follows the journey of the black man throughout the course of American history.

Watch their rendition of “Strands “ by Eric Wilson.



