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The 2026–27 team

Now We
Compete.

Congratulations to all of our newcomers joining the Cooper Debate Team this season. The team is selected, and now the season begins — with five tournaments ahead, it’s time to prepare, compete, and make every round count.

Meet the 2026–27 team About the team
50Debaters7th & 8th graders
5TournamentsOct — Feb
One
teamLearn. Compete. Grow.
A stronger
communityIdeas. People. Impact.

01 / The roster

Meet your team.

Fifty students. One Cooper team. The official 2026–27 roster is ready for a season of competition, growth, and opportunity.

Leadership
Team

Returning
Debaters

New 8th
Graders

New 7th
Graders

Looking for the full roster? View all 50 debaters

The 2026–27 team

Meet the team

Four groups. One Cooper team.

A

The standard-setters

Leadership Team

09 students
  • Ella C
  • Jacob G
  • Hannah S
  • Maya N
  • Eliza S M
  • Sasha L
  • Alika D
  • Ahana S
  • Anya V
B

Back for another season

Returning Debaters

07 students
  • Anshu P
  • Radha B
  • Alicia N
  • Jennifer X
  • Anna W
  • Sofia L
  • Eddie K
C

A new voice at the table

New 8th Graders

18 students
  • Dominik
  • Bahram O
  • Serena L
  • Lindsey P
  • Sofia N
  • Brandon Z
  • Evan C
  • Srinija R
  • Andy M
  • Oliver H
  • Olivia J
  • Allison T
  • Leila B
  • Aeris C
  • Penny Z
  • Yiru L
  • Alexander G
  • Aidan E
D

The next chapter

New 7th Graders

16 students
  • Abby B
  • Cali G
  • Linna L
  • Emma C
  • Kim H
  • Owen C
  • Sander N
  • Kaylee Z
  • Viola F
  • Wael T
  • Alexander O
  • Ori K
  • Aliza A
  • Ellie J
  • Olivia B
  • Annika B

02 / The season ahead

Five chances
to show up.

Compete, learn, and grow. We have five tournaments this season. Each debater is required to attend 3 of 5 tournaments.

View full schedule
Tournament trophy, season calendar, medal, and debate books

Tap a neighboring milestone or use the arrows to move through the season.

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Nov 14 MS PF #2 · Cooper hosts Cooper Middle School · McLean

Next steps (if qualified)Top-performing debaters may advance to Metro Finals and Nationals.

Metro FinalsSpring 2027
NationalsSummer 2027

03 / Speak · Reason · Lead

Make every
word count.

Develop your skills as a speaker, writer, and thinker. Access team resources, briefs, flows, schedules, and more. Learn from each other, challenge yourself, and make an impact.

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Books labeled Ideas, Arguments, Research, and Community beside writing supplies