John Cook is
a Senior from Winfield, Kansas. John and his debate partner Ashley Morgan advanced to the Quarterfinals of the 2011 National
Debate Tournament. During the 2009-2010 season, Cook and his partner won the District 3 tournament, where Cook was also
the 3rd-ranked speaker. He was the 19th speaker at CEDA Nationals. John was also a double-octafinalist at the 2010 NDT.
Ashley Morgan is
a Senior from Omaha, Nebraska. Ashley was a Quarterfinalist at the 2011 NDT, her first appearance at the tournament. Ashley's
run to the 'Elite 8' is historic, as it marks the deepest tournament run for a female debater from Baylor. The late Texas
Governor Ann Richards, who debated for Capp in the 1950s and helped to break down the gender barriers in intercollegiate debate,
would be proud.
Nathan Ford is a
Senior from Corsicana, TX. Nathan was a 2011 NDT qualifier. Highlights of Nate's 2010-11 season include making a run to the
Octafinals at Northwestern, posting a 6-2 record at the District 3 Championships, and posting a win over the eventual CEDA
National Champs from Kansas State.
Sam Hogan is a Senior from Des Moines,
Iowa. Highlights of Sam's season included posting a 5-2 record in a strong division at UNLV while debating with a freshman.
Sam has cleared at numerous college debate tournaments.
Grant Nelson is a Senior from Des Moines, Iowa. Grant cleared at several tournaments last season, including Wichita State,
Oklahoma, North Texas, and UMKC.
Kendall Kaut is
a Junior from Olathe, Kansas. Kendall was a qualifier to the 2011 NDT. Other highlights of the his season included a run to
the Sweet 16 at Northwestern, and a 6-2 record at the District 3 Championships. In his spare time, Kendall is an avid KC Royals
and Chiefs fan.
Eli Bacon
is a Junior from Austin, Texas. Eli's 2011 season was nearly derailed by injury and illness, but he
still cleared at a tournament (UNT), and emerged as one of the most valuable researchers on the squad.
Katelin Morey is a Sophomore from Hutchinson, Kansas.
Katelin reached the elimination rounds at several tournaments during her first year, including Wichita State, Oklahoma,
and North Texas.
Garrett Morrell is a Sophomore from Smithville, Texas. Garrett cleared at the UNLV tournament as a freshman, and also has
the distinction of being far and away the best athlete on the Baylor debate team.