Ivy League College Acceptances and Georgetown University Tournament Results April 6, 2025 Congratulations to our incredible debate students on their acceptance into Ivy League and excellent schools! Their dedication, critical thinking, and hard work helped pave the way for their remarkable achievements. The skills they have honed in debate—persuasive argumentation, resilience, and intellectual curiosity—will undoubtedly serve them well in their next chapter. We are so proud of you all and can’t wait to … Read more
IBA Fall 2024 Local Tournament Results September 29, 2024September 29, 2024 Happy Fall! Ivy Bridge Academy hopes everyone stayed safe from Hurricane Helene. Please check for an email from your Coach for last Thursday’s class makeup schedule. IBA Local Tournament Results Junior Varsity/ Varsity Topic: “Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially expand its surveillance infrastructure along its southern border.” Novice Topic: “Resolved: The penny should … Read more
IBA Students Shine at National Debate Tournament August 2, 2024May 16, 2024 Ivy Bridge Academy students shine at the 2024 IPPF National Tournament! Ivy Bridge Academy students won 2nd Place in the finals and Won the Speaker Award of the 23rd annual International Public Policy Forum (IPPF). This global debate competition, organized by the Brewer Foundation and NYU, took place on May 4, 2024, in New York … Read more
Spring Elementary ASP Tournament Results & Summer Camp Information August 2, 2024May 7, 2024 Spring 2024 End of Semester Tournament Results for Elementary School Team Awards: 1. Fulton Science Academy (FSA) Asha Singh & Sanjana Gondi and Mt. Bethel Lila Saraswat & Parker Tuttle (Tie)2. East Side: Gianna Sitaf & Sherlyn Li4. FSA: Aaliya Charania & Olivia Smith5. Wilson Creek: Arya Arayathur & Max Xu6. Wilson Creek: Kishan Jayanthi & Isaac Marmer7. State Bridge Crossing: … Read more
Debate Student Info from Georgetown University Update August 2, 2024October 19, 2023 Georgetown University Debate Tournament Results October 6-8 2023 The prior newsletter (available HERE) erroneously left out the High School Varsity students and results. Please forgive my error. We are so proud of these students as well and all their hard work! High School Varsity (Bid) PF 9th place Lakshmi Jojjavarapu & Yaashmita Senthilnathan 17th place … Read more
Ivy Bridge Academy Fall 2023 News Includes Recent Tournament Results and Upcoming Tournament Information August 2, 2024October 19, 2023 50th Harvard University National Debate Tournament IBA is excited to announce that our students are working hard in preparation for the Harvard University National Tournament: Tournament Information: Grades 6-12 JV and Varsity Students Only Place: Harvard University Campus Tournament Dates: 2/17-2/19/2024 (7 a.m. – 8 p.m.) Travel Dates: 2/16-2/20/2024 (Friday 11 a.m. to Tuesday 8p.m. … Read more
Ivy Bridge Academy News and 2023 Fall Registration for All Programs! August 2, 2024August 7, 2023 Ivy Bridge Academy looks forward to seeing new and returning students this Fall in our After School Program classes at local schools and weekend debate program! We hope you have had a wonderful summer and wish a safe return to school for everyone! Register for Public Speaking & Debate in our After School Programs this … Read more
Ivy Bridge Academy Updates and Summer 2023 News August 2, 2024May 23, 2023 Ivy Bridge Academy will be closed over the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend5/27-6/2/2023 Summer Debate Class Schedule Important Note: IBA weekend classes run year long. Debate and SAT classes have the same schedule during the summer SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! ELEMENTARY- Registration LinkMIDDLE SCHOOL- Registration LinkHIGH SCHOOL- Registration Link Debate | Math | Coding | English IBA’s End of Semester … Read more
Ivy Bridge Academy Upcoming Tournaments and Harvard University Results August 2, 2024March 2, 2023 Register for Upcoming Tournaments Registration Link: https://ivydebate.com/academic-camps/debate-tournament-registration/ Harvard University Tournament Results – February 2023 Middle School Speaker Awards 2-Allen Liu5-Aanya Baddela6-Ayanna Das8-Siri Nuthalapati12-Isabel Chen14-Alyssa Chen17-Rajveer Nadkar Team Awards 3rd: Dalton Sun & Aanya Baddela 5th: Alyssa Chen & Arsheya Singh 9th: Allen Liu & Rajveer Nadkar Ayanna Das & Ayati Yadav 17th: Mei Kumaran & … Read more
Happy New Year 2023 From Ivy Bridge Academy! August 2, 2024January 9, 2023 REGISTER FOR IBA SPRING DEBATE & PUBLIC SPEAKING! Elementary Schools | Middle Schools Register for Spring Debate!!Classes for Spring Public Speaking & Debate Start in a Few WeeksRegister Today To Reserve Your Child’s Spot! Spaces Are Limited! ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS: MIDDLE SCHOOLS: Register for Upcoming Tournaments Registration Link: https://ivydebate.com/academic-camps/debate-tournament-registration/ Congratulations! IBA students accepted to Harvard University and … Read more