A group of debaters from the Rochester squad kicked off the year 2005 with a nine-day trip to Texas for a pair of tournaments known as the Swing. Five UR teams made the trip, including two teams of first-year debaters that had been debating in novice.
Dan Schatz, 9th Place Speaker
Pat Hitchcock and Chris Lavin, Quarterfinalists
3-3 record in prelims
Dropped to Texas-San Antonio in Quarterfinals
Pat Hitchcock, 10th Place Speaker
Pat Hitchcock and Chris Lavin, Quarterfinalists
5-1 in prelims
Dropped to Texas-San Antonio in Quarters