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14 The Courier sun • SEPTEMBER 10, 2015 for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com Maspeth High School’s summer debate camp gets visit from councilwoman BY ANTHONY GIUDICE agiudice@ridgewoodtimes.com @A_GiudiceReport Maspeth High School is still leaving Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley speechless. This summer the school held a two-week debate camp for students from fourth through 12th grades. During the session, members and participants of the Queens Debate Institute introduced interested students to the art of debate. Crowley, who dedicated $5,000 for the Maspeth High School debate team in this year’s budget, paid a visit to the camp at the school on Aug. 31 prior to its culminating tournament. “The community is so proud to have a first-class debate team right here at Maspeth High School, and I enjoy seeing the team share their talents with other youth in New York City,” Crowley said. “Debate is used in so many everyday situations, and I’m pleased so many students are developing that skill so early in life.” The Queens Debate Institute summer camp is a “two-week boot camp, teaching the fundamentals of debate from public speaking, ending with a full debate tournament on the last Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley visited Maspeth High School during its summer debate camp. day of camp,” said Erik Fogel, director of the New York City Urban Debate League. “Debate teaches every academic subject including current events, philosophy, critical theory, economics, geography, political science — many subjects that students normally do not learn until college or graduate school. As a result, every study shows Photo courtesy Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley’s office that students that participate in debate have higher graduation rates, college acceptance rates, grades, test scores and every other academic indicator,” Fogel added. “Thank you to Council member Crowley for supporting Queens’ great debaters and inspiring them to apply their debate skills to real life to change the world around them.” Alpha Care Supply Accessibility Solutions Specialist Serving NYC Metro Area for 20 years Ramps of every type and application Stairlifts - Interior and Exterior Wheelchair Vertical Platform Lifts ADA Bathroom Remodels Residential Elevators Fully Insured and Properly Licensed Call Alpha Care Supply for all your ADA & Accessibility needs 516.568.3010 www.aplhacaresupply.com 21 Stringham Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580 New and Used Rentals Protect your stuff. A burglary occurs about every 13 seconds. Not only does Allstate Renters Insurance protect you from theft, it also protects you from fire and vandalism. Get the quality protection you need for as low as $4 a month when added to an Allstate Auto Policy. Why wait? Contact me today! Martin Levy 718-268-1700 149395 103-20 Metropolitan Avenue Forest Hills martinlevy@allstate.com Call or stop by for a free quote. Insurance and discounts subject to terms, conditions and availability. Premium based on the national average net cost (premium less discounts) when added to a Standard Allstate Auto Policy. Savings vary based on state and coverage selected. © 2014 Allstate Insurance Company.


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