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Harrison
President
Howdy! It's Harrison (he/him), founder and president of Leigh Debate. I have 3 years of experience in Lincoln Douglas Debate: recent successes include championing Lakeland 2025 in the Varsity Lincoln Douglas division and placing 2nd in Cal Berkley 2024. Find me on the Varsity Policy circuit this year reading the K alongside my partner, Michelle.
Sean
Vice President
I first joined Leigh Debate as a sophomore with 0 experience but, Coach Barlos and my fellow members were able to prep me well enough to go undefeated at my first CFL Super Debate tournament. I'm honored to be vice president this year and will organize debate workshops throughout the year.
Krishna
Treasurer
" Hi! I'm Krishna, and I've been a part of the Debate Club for all four years at Leigh and Treasurer since Sophomore year. I joined the club because of my interest in debate, and I love all of the opportunities it offers. I'm super excited for what this next year has to offer and all of the new people I look forward to meeting! "
Anushka
Secretary
Hi! I’m Anushka, and I'm the debate team's secretary. I'm currently a sophomore and have been doing debate for the last two years. I look forward to working with the debate team this year as well!
Cindy
Social Media Manager
Hi! I’m Cindy, your Leigh Debate creative, alongside Sarah! Together, we handle everything you see on our social media and all the creative projects for the club. I’ve been part of the Leigh Debate since my freshman year, and now I am going on to my junior year! Outside of debate, you can usually find me baking something sweet, diving into DIY projects, or enjoying the outdoors. I can’t wait to keep bringing our ideas to life and, of course, debate competitions!
Sarah
Creative Director
Hi! I’m Sarah, currently a junior at Leigh High School and I’ve been in Leigh Debate since freshman year. I joined the club because I had so many friends in this club and over the years, I’ve grown to love debate. From attending competitions to just doing spar debates on discord, debate club has been such a big part of my high school life. During my free time I enjoy baking, drawing, and playing badminton!
Michelle
Mentor
Hi! My name is Michelle and I'm super excited to be one of the mentors for Leigh's Debate Team. I've competed in various events, such as Congressional Debate to extemp to Lincoln Douglas. Looking forward to a fun debate year!
Sophie
Treasurer
Hi! My name is Sophie Bae, and I am a current sophomore. I am excited to serve as the co-treasurer of Leigh Debate this year and to plan fun fundraisers while learning more about debate!
Arhan
Team Captain
My name is Arhan Pamecha, and I am a sophomore here at Leigh High School. I participated in Debate at Leigh last year for the first ever time to explore my interests and instantly became interested. I ended up competing in all the major tournaments last year that Leigh was signed up for. I really like how anyone can start debate, and how it improves your public speaking skills, as well as reasoning skills.
Ema
Team Captain
Hi, my name is Ema and I’m a sophomore and I joined the club because I really enjoyed the community and the unique tournament style. In my free time I enjoy skiing and listening to music.
Sahasra
Mentor
Hi! My name is Sahasra, and I’ve been in debate for nearly 2 years. Over the course of these years, my debate skills have developed, and I’ve participated in multiple tournaments, both online and in-person. I’m thrilled to be a Team Mentor and introduce more people to the fundamentals of debate. I truly enjoy persuasive argumentation, and I hope to bring this passion to fellow students.
Nia
Mentor
Nia is a current sophomore who is passionate about taking on new challenges in PF debate and as a mentor this school year! She joined speech and debate club in 2024, and is excited to continue uplifting other club members and learning about new world issues through debate while having a great time along the way ;)
Harrison
President
Howdy! It's Harrison (he/him), founder and president of Leigh Debate. I have 3 years of experience in Lincoln Douglas Debate: recent successes include championing Lakeland 2025 in the Varsity Lincoln Douglas division and placing 2nd in Cal Berkley 2024. Find me on the Varsity Policy circuit this year reading the K alongside my partner, Michelle.
Sean
Vice President
I first joined Leigh Debate as a sophomore with 0 experience but, Coach Barlos and my fellow members were able to prep me well enough to go undefeated at my first CFL Super Debate tournament. I'm honored to be vice president this year and will organize debate workshops throughout the year.
Krishna
Treasurer
" Hi! I'm Krishna, and I've been a part of the Debate Club for all four years at Leigh and Treasurer since Sophomore year. I joined the club because of my interest in debate, and I love all of the opportunities it offers. I'm super excited for what this next year has to offer and all of the new people I look forward to meeting! "
Anushka
Secretary
Hi! I’m Anushka, and I'm the debate team's secretary. I'm currently a sophomore and have been doing debate for the last two years. I look forward to working with the debate team this year as well!
Cindy
Social Media Manager
Hi! I’m Cindy, your Leigh Debate creative, alongside Sarah! Together, we handle everything you see on our social media and all the creative projects for the club. I’ve been part of the Leigh Debate since my freshman year, and now I am going on to my junior year! Outside of debate, you can usually find me baking something sweet, diving into DIY projects, or enjoying the outdoors. I can’t wait to keep bringing our ideas to life and, of course, debate competitions!
Sarah
Creative Director
Hi! I’m Sarah, currently a junior at Leigh High School and I’ve been in Leigh Debate since freshman year. I joined the club because I had so many friends in this club and over the years, I’ve grown to love debate. From attending competitions to just doing spar debates on discord, debate club has been such a big part of my high school life. During my free time I enjoy baking, drawing, and playing badminton!
Michelle
Mentor
Hi! My name is Michelle and I'm super excited to be one of the mentors for Leigh's Debate Team. I've competed in various events, such as Congressional Debate to extemp to Lincoln Douglas. Looking forward to a fun debate year!
Sophie
Treasurer
Hi! My name is Sophie Bae, and I am a current sophomore. I am excited to serve as the co-treasurer of Leigh Debate this year and to plan fun fundraisers while learning more about debate!
Arhan
Team Captain
My name is Arhan Pamecha, and I am a sophomore here at Leigh High School. I participated in Debate at Leigh last year for the first ever time to explore my interests and instantly became interested. I ended up competing in all the major tournaments last year that Leigh was signed up for. I really like how anyone can start debate, and how it improves your public speaking skills, as well as reasoning skills.
Ema
Team Captain
Hi, my name is Ema and I’m a sophomore and I joined the club because I really enjoyed the community and the unique tournament style. In my free time I enjoy skiing and listening to music.
Sahasra
Mentor
Hi! My name is Sahasra, and I’ve been in debate for nearly 2 years. Over the course of these years, my debate skills have developed, and I’ve participated in multiple tournaments, both online and in-person. I’m thrilled to be a Team Mentor and introduce more people to the fundamentals of debate. I truly enjoy persuasive argumentation, and I hope to bring this passion to fellow students.
Nia
Mentor
Nia is a current sophomore who is passionate about taking on new challenges in PF debate and as a mentor this school year! She joined speech and debate club in 2024, and is excited to continue uplifting other club members and learning about new world issues through debate while having a great time along the way ;)
Harrison
President
Howdy! It's Harrison (he/him), founder and president of Leigh Debate. I have 3 years of experience in Lincoln Douglas Debate: recent successes include championing Lakeland 2025 in the Varsity Lincoln Douglas division and placing 2nd in Cal Berkley 2024. Find me on the Varsity Policy circuit this year reading the K alongside my partner, Michelle.
Sean
Vice President
I first joined Leigh Debate as a sophomore with 0 experience but, Coach Barlos and my fellow members were able to prep me well enough to go undefeated at my first CFL Super Debate tournament. I'm honored to be vice president this year and will organize debate workshops throughout the year.
Krishna
Treasurer
" Hi! I'm Krishna, and I've been a part of the Debate Club for all four years at Leigh and Treasurer since Sophomore year. I joined the club because of my interest in debate, and I love all of the opportunities it offers. I'm super excited for what this next year has to offer and all of the new people I look forward to meeting! "
Anushka
Secretary
Hi! I’m Anushka, and I'm the debate team's secretary. I'm currently a sophomore and have been doing debate for the last two years. I look forward to working with the debate team this year as well!
Cindy
Social Media Manager
Hi! I’m Cindy, your Leigh Debate creative, alongside Sarah! Together, we handle everything you see on our social media and all the creative projects for the club. I’ve been part of the Leigh Debate since my freshman year, and now I am going on to my junior year! Outside of debate, you can usually find me baking something sweet, diving into DIY projects, or enjoying the outdoors. I can’t wait to keep bringing our ideas to life and, of course, debate competitions!
Sarah
Creative Director
Hi! I’m Sarah, currently a junior at Leigh High School and I’ve been in Leigh Debate since freshman year. I joined the club because I had so many friends in this club and over the years, I’ve grown to love debate. From attending competitions to just doing spar debates on discord, debate club has been such a big part of my high school life. During my free time I enjoy baking, drawing, and playing badminton!
Michelle
Mentor
Hi! My name is Michelle and I'm super excited to be one of the mentors for Leigh's Debate Team. I've competed in various events, such as Congressional Debate to extemp to Lincoln Douglas. Looking forward to a fun debate year!
Sophie
Treasurer
Hi! My name is Sophie Bae, and I am a current sophomore. I am excited to serve as the co-treasurer of Leigh Debate this year and to plan fun fundraisers while learning more about debate!
Arhan
Team Captain
My name is Arhan Pamecha, and I am a sophomore here at Leigh High School. I participated in Debate at Leigh last year for the first ever time to explore my interests and instantly became interested. I ended up competing in all the major tournaments last year that Leigh was signed up for. I really like how anyone can start debate, and how it improves your public speaking skills, as well as reasoning skills.
Ema
Team Captain
Hi, my name is Ema and I’m a sophomore and I joined the club because I really enjoyed the community and the unique tournament style. In my free time I enjoy skiing and listening to music.
Sahasra
Mentor
Hi! My name is Sahasra, and I’ve been in debate for nearly 2 years. Over the course of these years, my debate skills have developed, and I’ve participated in multiple tournaments, both online and in-person. I’m thrilled to be a Team Mentor and introduce more people to the fundamentals of debate. I truly enjoy persuasive argumentation, and I hope to bring this passion to fellow students.
Nia
Mentor
Nia is a current sophomore who is passionate about taking on new challenges in PF debate and as a mentor this school year! She joined speech and debate club in 2024, and is excited to continue uplifting other club members and learning about new world issues through debate while having a great time along the way ;)
Harrison
President
Howdy! It's Harrison (he/him), founder and president of Leigh Debate. I have 3 years of experience in Lincoln Douglas Debate: recent successes include championing Lakeland 2025 in the Varsity Lincoln Douglas division and placing 2nd in Cal Berkley 2024. Find me on the Varsity Policy circuit this year reading the K alongside my partner, Michelle.
Sean
Vice President
I first joined Leigh Debate as a sophomore with 0 experience but, Coach Barlos and my fellow members were able to prep me well enough to go undefeated at my first CFL Super Debate tournament. I'm honored to be vice president this year and will organize debate workshops throughout the year.
Krishna
Treasurer
" Hi! I'm Krishna, and I've been a part of the Debate Club for all four years at Leigh and Treasurer since Sophomore year. I joined the club because of my interest in debate, and I love all of the opportunities it offers. I'm super excited for what this next year has to offer and all of the new people I look forward to meeting! "
Anushka
Secretary
Hi! I’m Anushka, and I'm the debate team's secretary. I'm currently a sophomore and have been doing debate for the last two years. I look forward to working with the debate team this year as well!
Cindy
Social Media Manager
Hi! I’m Cindy, your Leigh Debate creative, alongside Sarah! Together, we handle everything you see on our social media and all the creative projects for the club. I’ve been part of the Leigh Debate since my freshman year, and now I am going on to my junior year! Outside of debate, you can usually find me baking something sweet, diving into DIY projects, or enjoying the outdoors. I can’t wait to keep bringing our ideas to life and, of course, debate competitions!
Sarah
Creative Director
Hi! I’m Sarah, currently a junior at Leigh High School and I’ve been in Leigh Debate since freshman year. I joined the club because I had so many friends in this club and over the years, I’ve grown to love debate. From attending competitions to just doing spar debates on discord, debate club has been such a big part of my high school life. During my free time I enjoy baking, drawing, and playing badminton!
Michelle
Mentor
Hi! My name is Michelle and I'm super excited to be one of the mentors for Leigh's Debate Team. I've competed in various events, such as Congressional Debate to extemp to Lincoln Douglas. Looking forward to a fun debate year!
Sophie
Treasurer
Hi! My name is Sophie Bae, and I am a current sophomore. I am excited to serve as the co-treasurer of Leigh Debate this year and to plan fun fundraisers while learning more about debate!
Arhan
Team Captain
My name is Arhan Pamecha, and I am a sophomore here at Leigh High School. I participated in Debate at Leigh last year for the first ever time to explore my interests and instantly became interested. I ended up competing in all the major tournaments last year that Leigh was signed up for. I really like how anyone can start debate, and how it improves your public speaking skills, as well as reasoning skills.
Ema
Team Captain
Hi, my name is Ema and I’m a sophomore and I joined the club because I really enjoyed the community and the unique tournament style. In my free time I enjoy skiing and listening to music.
Sahasra
Mentor
Hi! My name is Sahasra, and I’ve been in debate for nearly 2 years. Over the course of these years, my debate skills have developed, and I’ve participated in multiple tournaments, both online and in-person. I’m thrilled to be a Team Mentor and introduce more people to the fundamentals of debate. I truly enjoy persuasive argumentation, and I hope to bring this passion to fellow students.
Nia
Mentor
Nia is a current sophomore who is passionate about taking on new challenges in PF debate and as a mentor this school year! She joined speech and debate club in 2024, and is excited to continue uplifting other club members and learning about new world issues through debate while having a great time along the way ;)
LEIGH DEBATE is the fastest growing progressive debate team in the Campbell Union High School District.
Founded in 2023, our members have won prestigious awards at local and national circuit level tournaments including Cal Berkeley, Stanford, Georgetown, Lakeland, and Western JV.
The team is coached by Carlos Carrasco, a decorated debater hosting nearing a decades worth of experience. As a competitor, Carlos competed in the finals rounds at the famed Harvard, Kentucky, and Weber State tournaments.
Weekly meetings on WEDNESDAY at Leigh High School in the LEADERSHIP ROOM, after 7th period (3:30-5p).
LEIGH DEBATE is the fastest growing progressive debate team in the Campbell Union High School District.
Founded in 2023, our members have won prestigious awards at local and national circuit level tournaments including Cal Berkeley, Stanford, Georgetown, Lakeland, and Western JV.
The team is coached by Carlos Carrasco, a decorated debater hosting nearing a decades worth of experience. As a competitor, Carlos competed in the finals rounds at the famed Harvard, Kentucky, and Weber State tournaments.
Weekly meetings at Leigh High School in the Leadership Room, after 7th period.
LEIGH DEBATE is the fastest growing progressive debate program in the Campbell Union High School District.
Founded in 2023, our members have won prestigious awards at local and national circuit level tournaments including Cal Berkeley, Stanford, Georgetown, Lakeland, and Western JV.
Weekly meetings at Leigh High School in the Leadership Room, after 7th period.
TOURNAMENTS
TOURNAMENTS
TOURNAMENTS
Coming Soon •
October 2025
Cal Invitational UC Berkeley •
February 2025
CFL Super Debate 2 •
January 2025
James Logan MLK Invitational •
January 2025
College Prep •
December 2024
CFL Super Debate 1 •
October 2024
Coming Soon •
October 2025
Cal Invitational UC Berkeley •
February 2025
CFL Super Debate 2 •
January 2025
James Logan MLK Invitational •
January 2025
College Prep •
December 2024
CFL Super Debate 1 •
October 2024
Cal Invitational Berkeley •
October 2025
Cal Invitational Berkeley •
February 2025
CFL Super Debate 2 •
January 2025
James Logan Invitational •
January 2025
College Prep •
December 2024
CFL Super Debate 1 •
October 2024
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