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VIDEO: Speech and Debate members compete at the Clark County tournament

Three awards given to the team
Coyote Digital
March 10, 2020

While at the Clark County Tournament held at Desert Pines High School, the Speech and Debate team was awarded three awards. County was held from Feb. 27 – 29.

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