3279: Young Champions Rise Through Debate

About this episode

Students from St Mary's Academy discuss their experiences and insights gained from participating in a competitive debating platform.

Aker Deng Yak, Adiu Majok Deng and Awuol Chol of St Mary's Academy Secondary School share their journey to victory, reflecting on the discipline, resilience and teamwork required to succeed in one of the country’s most competitive debating platforms. They speak candidly about overcoming setbacks, building confidence and using debate as a tool for personal growth and opportunity. The discussion also highlights the role of teachers, parents and peer support in nurturing young talent, as well as the broader value of debate in shaping critical thinking, leadership and communication skills among youth.

People in this episode

Guests: Aker Deng Yak, Adiu Majok Deng, Awuol Chol

Topics covered

• debate
• youth empowerment
• personal growth
• teamwork
• education
• critical thinking

Keywords

• debate
• youth
• teamwork
• resilience
• education
• personal growth
• critical thinking

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: St Mary's Academy Secondary School

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