MagnetIQ Debate Teams Shine on the National & Borough Stage!
📸 Check out some highlights from the tournament below!
By Ruhi Mahajan
Our MagnetIQ debate students have once again demonstrated their exceptional skills, dedication, and competitive spirit, achieving outstanding results in both national and borough-level tournaments!
Harvard National Debate Tournament
We are extremely proud of our high school students for their amazing performances at the prestigious Harvard National Debate Tournament! Competing against some of the best debate teams from across the country and around the world, our students showcased their poise, analytical thinking, and powerful argumentation skills.
⭐ A special congratulations to Johanna and Ayman, who advanced to the Double Octafinals, an incredible achievement in this highly competitive tournament!
🏅 Our students also defeated top teams like Bronx Science and Stuyvesant, proving that MagnetIQ debaters are a force to be reckoned with on the national stage!
American Debate League Queens Borough Championship
On March 8th, our talented MagnetIQ middle and elementary school debaters competed in the American Debate League Queens Borough Championship—and their hard work paid off in a big way!
Top Honors & Team Achievements
🥇 1st Place Debate School Award – Middle School Division
🥉 3rd Place Debate School Award – Elementary School Division
Team Awards
🥇 1st Place Middle School Team: Ayman Mahajan & Cory Rosenberg
🏅 4th Place Elementary School Team: Eva Thakkar & Shivaani Ramkumar
🏅 5th Place Middle School Team: Sehaj Ahuja, Matthew Palakkadan & Saheb Kakar
🏅 6th Place Middle School Team: Kaitlyn Augustine & Maya Purohit
Individual Speaker Awards
🗣️ Middle School Division
🥉 3rd Place: Ayman Mahajan (MS Novice)
🏅 5th Place: Cory Rosenberg (MS Novice)
🏅 5th Place: Kaitlyn Augustine (MS Beginner)
🏅 6th Place: Sehaj Ahuja (MS Beginner)
🏅 8th Place: Maya Purohit (MS Beginner)
🗣️ Elementary School Division
🏅 5th Place: Veer Patel
🏅 7th Place: Dhruv Jajoo
🏅 8th Place: Veer Sawhney
🏅 9th Place: Zayna Khan
🏅 12th Place: Eva Thakkar
🏅 13th Place: Nina Patel
Celebrating Our Future Leaders
We couldn’t be prouder of our students for their commitment, resilience, and excellence in debate at both the national and borough level. Their success is a testament to their hard work, critical thinking, and ability to confidently articulate their arguments against top competitors.
A huge thank you to our students, parents, and the entire MagnetIQ team for your unwavering support and dedication to fostering a culture of excellence in debate and public speaking.
Congratulations to all of our participants! Keep up the incredible work—we can’t wait to see what you achieve next!
Ruhi Mahajan, Founder & Program Director of MagnetIQ, is passionate about shaping young leaders through debate, public speaking, and critical thinking. Through MagnetIQ, she empowers students to develop confidence, articulate ideas effectively, and engage in meaningful discussions.
