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Bear Middle School debate team seeks $2,500 from city; commissioners pledge private donations but decline routine city funding
Summary
Two Bear Middle School students asked the City Commission for $2,500 to attend the National Speech & Debate Tournament. Commissioners praised the students and several pledged personal donations, but the commission declined to authorize city funds, citing precedent and fairness concerns.
Two Bear Middle School students told the City Commission they had qualified for the National Speech & Debate Tournament and asked the city for $2,500 to help meet a $6,500 fundraising deadline this week.
Student leaders Michaela Sekou (head of speech and debate) and Naomi Levy described late starts, limited resources and fundraising efforts that had generated roughly $3,000 to date, including a recent car wash. "We have a chance to make our city proud," Sekou said, urging commissioners to…
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