We are delighted to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our student Kaelyn Y. (SAS) at the Hangzhou Northeast Asian Debating Championships (School Category) 2025, held from 13-17 November.
U16 Finalist
Kaelyn Y. (SAS) delivered an outstanding performance throughout the tournament, advancing to the U16 Grand Final and competing at the highest level against top debaters from across Northeast Asia.
Outstanding Speaker Awards
Kaelyn’s individual speaking achievements were truly remarkable. She was named the Best Speaker from North America and Best Speaker from the USA, while also earning 7th place Overall and 2nd Best U14 Speaker—a testament to her exceptional skill and poise competing against older opponents in the U16 division.
We are immensely proud of Kaelyn for representing our community on the international stage in Hangzhou. This result reflects her dedication, hard work, and passion for debate. Congratulations!
Tournament record
- Tournament
- Hangzhou Northeast Asian Debating Championships (School Category) 2025
- Format
- Format To Confirm
- Dates
- 13-17 November, 2025
Team and elimination results
| Result | Division | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Finalists | U16 | Kaelyn Y. (SAS) |
Speaker awards
| Award | Student |
|---|---|
| North America 1st Best | Kaelyn Y. (SAS) |
| USA Best | Kaelyn Y. (SAS) |
| Overall 7th Best | Kaelyn Y. (SAS) |
| U14 2nd Best | Kaelyn Y. (SAS) |