On Thursday, March 28, YCQ was awarded the First Place School at the Debate Tournament hosted by the Yeshiva of Central Queens. YCQ students Sophie Sisser and Aiden Olsen were awarded First Place Team, and Aiden won First Place Speaker as well.
All of the YCQ students performed phenomenally as they defeated tough opponents from SAR, Flatbush, and Kushner. Students debated whether or not tobacco products and vaping should be federally banned and made excellent points on both sides of the topic.
It was a particularly special win for Coach Mr. Ehrenkranz, as the debate was dedicated in memory of his friend and mentor, the late Senator Joseph Lieberman a”h, who had passed away the evening before. Mr. Ehrenkranz worked with Senator Lieberman early in his career when he had the opportunity to serve as one of his aides. He described how special the Senator was, stressing that he never met someone who had a smaller ego and how kind and sincere Senator Lieberman always acted.
Thank you to Mr. Ehrenkranz, Ms. Ellen Zakin, and Mr. Jacob Grossman for organizing and leading the team to victory!
