
Sam debated for Flintridge Prep for four years, amassing 6 gold and 2 silver bids to the TOC. His competitive accomplishments include reaching quarters at James Logan and Yale, reaching semis and championing Jack Howe, breaking at the TOC his sophomore year, reaching top 15 at Nationals two years in a row, and championing the California State Tournament. He is headed to UCLA in the fall to study Applied Mathematics. Sam was captain of his high school's debate team, focusing on lay and tech substance debate, and he is excited to teach at NSD this summer!