GA SR938

Cedartown High School Debate Team (Armando Penaloza, Anna Vainrib, and Ande Kate Roper) won First Place Overall at the 2026 Parliamentary Debate World Competition held February 6-8, 2026 in Kumagaya City, Japan

The team represented the United States and achieved a perfect 6-0 record, defeating Hungary in the championship finals

Competition included 10 teams from 6 countries: Japan, Hungary, Mongolia, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States

The Georgia Senate commends the team, their coach Mrs. Jennifer Cupp, and their families for this achievement

Secretary of the Senate directed to distribute copies of the resolution to Cedartown High School, Polk School District, team members, coach, and families