Monthly Archives: September 2010

Top Five GOP Presidential Contenders to Watch

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Once the midterm elections end, the next big political campaign will be the 2012 presidential election.  While President Obama will likely be nominated by the Democrats for a second term, the Republican opposition has no clear frontrunner.  Based on the … Continue reading →

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R&D: Pakistan Closes Afghanistan Border Crossing, McDonald’s Threatens to Drop Health Coverage, and the EU Launches Legal Action Against France

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here is your R&D for September 30th: Pakistan Halts NATO Supplies to Afghanistan After Attack from the New York Times After a NATO cross-border attack on a Pakistani security post, Pakistan has closed the most important border crossing that supplies … Continue reading →

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Local Results: The 2010 Warrior Invitational (Mississippi)

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here are the results of the 2010 Warrior Invitational held at Oak Grove High School on September 24th. Champion:  Maria Vasser (Ridgeland High School) 2nd:  Alex Wilkinson (Pascagoula High School) 3rd:  Paul Green (Hattiesburg High School) 4th:  Joshua Von Herrmann … Continue reading →

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Local Results: The Sandra Day O’Connor Tournament (Texas)

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here are the results of the Sandra Day O’Connor High School Tournament, held at Sandra Day O’Connor High School on September 24th and 25th. United States Extemp Champion:  Hannah Beck (MacArthur High School) 2nd:  Sydney Scott (Claudia Taylor “Lady Bird” … Continue reading →

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Local Results: The Rex Fleming Memorial Tournament (Texas)

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here are the results of the Rex Fleming Memorial Tournament, held at Memorial Senior High School on September 24th-25th United States Extemp Champion:  Lauren Tolat (Westfield High School) 2nd:  Tirhakah Love (Alief Hastings High School) 3rd:  Sheela Varadhan (Plano East … Continue reading →

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Local Results: The Creek Classic (Texas)

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here are the results of the Creek Classic, held at Clear Creek High School on September 24th and 25th. U.S. Extemp Champion:  Steven Palasi (Hightower High School) 2nd:  Thomas Ray Trevino (J. Frank Dobie High School) 3rd:  Tyler Thompson (Cy-springs … Continue reading →

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Local Results: The Bel Air High School Tournament (Texas)

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here are the results of the Bel Air High School Tournament, held at Bel Air High School on September 24th and 25th. U.S. Extemp Champion:  William White (Eastwood High School) 2nd:  Brian Gutierrez (Coronado High School) 3rd:  Julian De La … Continue reading →

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Local Results: Spontaneity 31 Tournament (Texas)

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here are the results of the Spontaneity 31 Tournament, held at Newman Smith High School on Sept. 24th and 25th. U.S. Extemp Champion:  Joshua Yun (Flower Mound High School) 2nd:  Sandra Silea (Frisco High School) 3rd:  Alessandro Pauri (Flower Mound … Continue reading →

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Local Results: The Texans at Mountain View Invitational (Texas)

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here are the results from the first annual Texans at Mountain View Invitational, held at Mountain View College on September 24th and 25th. U.S. Extemp Champion:  Megan Schippmann (Southlake Carroll High School) 2nd:  Darrian Carroll (Mansfield Summit High School) 3rd:  … Continue reading →

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Local Results: Mary Carroll High School Tournament (Texas)

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Logan Scisco

Here are the results of the 2010 Mary Carroll High School Tournament, held at Mary Carroll High School on September 25th. U.S. Extemp Champion:  Hailey Bearden (Dripping Springs High School) 2nd:  Taylor Cavazos (Harlingen South High School) 3rd:  Lindsey Weber … Continue reading →

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