05-05-2025
Westwood High School debate team competes in international competition
AUSTIN (KXAN)– The Westwood High School debate team spent the weekend competing in the 24th annual International Public Policy Forum in New York City.
The competition gives high school students from around the world the opportunity to engage in written and oral debates on issues of public policy.
The Westwood High School team earned a spot among the final eight teams competing in finals.
The team consists of students Chaaya Annamreddy, Sristi Guduru, Amrita Josyula and Saanvi Mittal. The team is coached by Dominic Henderson.
The competition started in October 2024 with 283 teams from 26 countries and 30 U.S. states.
This year teams discussed and debated the topic, 'Equitable access to pharmaceuticals should be prioritized over protecting intellectual property rights.'
Westwood made it to the semi finals taking home a cash prize for their hard work.
This international contest is open to all schools, both public and private and it's free.
Teams compete for awards and scholarships. The IPPF World Champion wins a $10,000 grand prize!
This year the winner was Carroll Senior High School out of Southlake, 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
