Twelve members of the Wellington Speech and Debate Team competed at the 41st Annual Florida Blue Key Tournament in Gainesville November 1-3, with senior Patrick McDermott advancing to the semifinal round in Congressional Debate.Four students earned advanced National Speech & Debate Association degrees. Both Kai Cartwright and Gilberto Quintanilla Chapa passed 250 points, earning the Degree of Distinction, while both Aliah Oliva and Colten Pride earned their varsity debate letter, earning the Degree of Honor (75+ points).