Liberty was represented well this weekend at the Pattonville Speech and Debate Tournament. Sanjana Anand became a Quarterfinalist in Lincoln Douglas debate. We had seven students attend the tournament this weekend. The topic was Resolved: In a democracy, the public’s right to know ought to be valued above the right to privacy of candidates for public office. We had two students who participated as a team in Public Forum debate where the topic was Resolved: The United States federal government should impose price controls on the pharmaceutical industry. Sanjana was the 4th (out of 42) seed going against a 5th seed student from Kansas City. She lost her quarterfinal round. Sanjana's attitude throughout the entire tournament was "I just want to learn something....I'm ok if I don't win a single round." After she found out she advanced to quarterfinals, her team rallied around her, helped her prepare and all sat in her round as a unit of solidarity to show her support. She had a 3-1 record, which only eight other debaters in her division could boast. Way to be an Eagle!