Bhawan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh won 29th Col Frank Von Goldstein Memorial Debate

Bhawan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh won 29^th Col Frank Von Goldstein Memorial Debate

Jasbir kapoor/ royalpatiala.in/ Patiala

The final round of 29^th Col Frank Von Goldstein memorial debate held at YPS,Patiala. As many as 15 teams from across India participated in this debate. Bhawan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh team bagged the first and Yadavindra School, Patiala bagged the second position.

The final round of the battle of words culminated with much excitement. Four teams had qualified for the finals and hardliner debate after defeating other 11 teams in preliminary and quarter final rounds held earlier.

The debates were held in a modified Parliamentary form. The esteemed panel of Judges included the revered board member of YPS, Ramneetinder Kaur, Kumkum Bajaj, Retired HOD and Dean of language department of Punjabi University and a Soft Skill trainer at INFOSYS, Dr. Hartej Tiwana, HOD and Associate Professor for English in GCG, Patiala.

The two teams to reach the final round of debate were Yadavindra Public School, Patiala and Bhawan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh. The topic for last deciding round was “WOMEN INTEREST STANDS SUBJUGATED IN A MALE DOMINATED SOCIETY”.

There was a Hardliners debate prior to the final round of debate. Vivek high School, Chandigarh and MGD Girl’s School, Jaipur were the participants of the Hardliners debate. The topic was “RESERVATION IN A PLURALISTIC SOCIETY IS A TRAVESTY OF JUSTICE”. After speaking against the motion, Vivek High School, Chandigarh won the Hardliner debate.

In the final round of debate, Yadavindra Public School, Patiala and Bhawan Vidyalaya, Chandigarh gave each other a tough competition but the arguments made by Bhawan Vidyalaya students in the favour of the topic helped them clinch the prestigious 29^TH COL FRANK VON GOLDSTEIN MEMORIAL DEBATE.

During this event, the first ever ROCK BAND of YPS named CAFFEINE was introduced. After the heated battle of words, the venue came alive with the melodious and lively rock music.

The chief guest congratulated the Rock Band singers for a wonderful show and gave away trophy to the winning team.