Nick Lepp of Ashburn Contributes to JMU Debate Team's success

2012 Dec 19

Nick Lepp of Ashburn, VA is a member of James Madison University's nationally-ranked policy debate team.

Out of 127 schools in its category, JMU is currently ranked third by the National Debate Tournament and fifth by the Cross Examination Debate Association. The rankings are based on team members' performances in tournaments throughout the year.

The JMU Debate Team competes with teams from Harvard University, Northwestern University, Liberty University, the University of Kansas and other traditional powerhouses. The policy issue governing this year's NBT and CEDA debate schedule is whether government should increase incentives or decrease regulations to spur the use of alternative energy sources.

JMU debaters are coming off strong showings at the Franklin R. Shirley Classic at Wake Forest University as well as at the Appalachian State University Debate Tournament.

At Wake Forest, Lepp and his partner went 4-for-4 in preliminary rounds. Their records keep them in good standing as they seek to qualify for nationals in the spring.