On November 16-18, Belmont University’s speech and debate team competed at the “Tennessee Porch Swing” tournament held by Carson-Newman University and Berry College. Results from the weekend were as follows:
- Sophie Lamkin – After Dinner Speaking, Top Novice
- Marissa Avnaim – Extemporaneous Speaking, Top Novice
- Alexander Baynum – Informative Speaking, 3rd Place; Impromptu Speaking, 3rd Place
- Alex Jordan – Programmed Oral Interpretation, 5th Place
- Tyler Redmon – Extemporaneous Speaking, 3rd Place; Impromptu Speaking, 5th Place