DUDL was made with one simple mission, give students an environment where they can grow and build essential skills to help them through college and be successful in their career. Here you can read stories from our graduated students about how they got involved with DUDL and what lasting impact it has left for them.

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"I am not afraid to struggle."

Larrisa's Story

"It was this community that helped shape and mold me into the adult I am now.”

Andy's Story

“I can't imagine my high school career without debate."

Viviana's  Story

“The debate community also gives me the space to let my voice be heard"

Brandon's  Story

"Thanks to DUDL, I can say: I am a debater, hear me roar.”

Selene's  Story

"Debate not only prepared me to speak with conviction but it also prepared me to listen, understand, and organize."

Thailia's  Story

"I learned and developed character traits and skills that no book or class could ever teach me"

Adolfo's  Story

"I didn't know it at the time, but my rounds of debating were much more than fun. I was being lead to right here and now."

Jessica's  Story

"I am extremely grateful for...and the effort that is put forth every year to keep the program alive for future high school students"

Christina's  Story

“The opportunity to participate in debate was crucial to developing the skills that made...my career as an attorney possible..."

Reuben's  Story