...This is Pritschet's first year to go to nationals but also her first year on the high school varsity debate team. BHS debate coach Dave Pritschet - Miriam's dad - said he knew his daughter had some natural talent when she was 5 and didn't want...

...debate tournament at Macalester. "Steffen is a very talented enthusiastic and highly dedicated debater," remarked BHS debate coach Doug Johnson. 30 years ago (1977) Sebeka High School had the top play and Pillager's Mary Strzelecki was named...

...12A candidates, Rep. John Ward, DFL-Brainerd and Republican David Allan Pundt of Baxter. David Borash, the BHS debate coach, was moderator of the debates. MIKE O'ROURKE may be reached at mike.orourke@brainerddispatch.com or 855-5860...