In it's first year of awarding a scholarship the Minnesota Debate Teachers Association (MDTA) has awarded Junior Chyenne Thibodo with a scholarship to attend a debate camp this summer.  The MDTA took applications for the Scholarship from Mid-March to Mid-April for the $1500.00 scholarship.  Those who applied were evaluated on responses to the student application and coaches recommendation.

This gift from the MDTA does more than just give one student at Cooper the opportunity to attend an exclusive summer debate camp, but gives the entire team important insight to the current trends of the national and local circuits that can be shared with everyone.  This gives our team an opportunity to attend a camp that our team would typically happen.  And for this Chy, our captain, to be able to gain experience that she can use to help lead the team for next year is simply invaluable.

Thank you to the MDTA and it's donor for this wonderful opportunity.