Our 2025 Winter Classic Tournament is officially a wrap, and wow—what a day!
Thank you to every student, coach, volunteer, staff member, and guest who made this event such a success.
On Saturday, December 6, more than 300 students from 11 PPS schools gathered at Elise Ford Allen Academy for the Speech & Debate Winter Classic. Students delivered powerful performances on topics like self-love, technology, justice, climate change, and more—showcasing tremendous skill, heart, and creativity.
The next tournament is March 21st!
Congratulations to all our champions and team winners!
Middle School Champions:
Dramatic: Khamari (Annie Jo Gordon)
Humorous: Serenity (Lincoln)
Declamation: Genesis (Annie Jo Gordon)
Informative: Marvin (Trewyn)
Original Oratory: Eleanor (Liberty)
Poetry: Harlow (Lincoln)
Prose: Rocsxylia (Von Steuben)
Storytelling: Chancelia (Von Steuben)
Elementary Champions:
Declamation: Justice (Annie Jo Gordon)
Informative: Barbie (Liberty)
Original Oratory: Nova (Whittier)
Poetry: Marley (Franklin)
Prose: Langston (Trewyn)
Spanish Interpretation: Virginia (Annie Jo Gordon)
Storytelling: Layla (Franklin)
Team Sweepstakes
Small Schools: 1st Liberty, 2nd Von Steuben, 3rd Trewyn, 4th Franklin
Large Schools: 1st Annie Jo Gordon, 2nd Sterling, 3rd Glen Oak, 4th Whittier
Finalists by School:
Annie Jo Gordon (18), Sterling (11), Elise Ford Allen (10), Whittier (8), Lincoln (8), Glen Oak (7), Trewyn (6), Liberty (6), Von Steuben (5), Franklin (4), Maude Sanders (1)