03/09/2011Debate Tourney Lauds Virtues of ListeningMore than 100 enthusiastic Westmont students, faculty, staff and community members, including President Gayle D. Beebe and acting Provost Rick Pointer, attended the finals of the 15th annual Speech and Debate Tournament March 3 in Page Hall. The tournament, which was funded by the Westmont College Provost’s Office and Montecito resident Jean Svoboda, was emceed by Allen Hopkins, Westmont trustee and ESPN sportscaster. The tournament awards several cash prizes and gifts to winners and participants.Westmont Senior Jacob Miller won the annual debate contest and $500 Senior Jacob Miller won the annual debate contest and $5001 Column Content Background Color White Ali...