Word: bannon
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Nicholas C. Alpers '89 and Patrick J. Bannon '89 argued through eight rounds until they defeated a pair of Yalies in the finals to clinch the tournament for Harvard. Jason M. Cogan '90 and Andrew B. Clubok '90 placed fourth in the competition...
Debaters in the tournament at Smith College were assigned topics at the beginning of each match, leaving them no time for prior preparation. Prohibition was the topic of the last debate which Alpers and Bannon...
Alpers said he would miss debating after he graduates. "[Bannon and I are] roomates, and debating has basically become a way of life for us," said Alpers. "Unlike something like art or music which you can continue throughout your life, there is no real opportunity for competitive debate after college...
...last time we won was in my sophomore year, so I'm really thrilled," said Patrick J. Bannon '89. "It's pretty discouraging when the audience votes you down week after week...
...Bannon, who has a broken ankle, said he was forced to wear bermuda shorts with his coat and tie, and added that his injury may have helped Harvard's standings. "I figure I got us some sympathy votes," he said...