MLK Basketball Tournament Final Standings

Thank you so much to all the teams that participated in FirstLine Schools' first annual MLK Weekend Basketball Invitational. The event was a huge success, and we can't wait to do it again next year!

Please see below for final standings.

Boys Final Standings                       

1. John Dibert
2. LHA
3. Esperanza Charter School
4. Green
5. Fannie C. Williams Charter School
6. Arthur Ashe

Girls Final Standings   

1. KIPP NOLA
2. LHA
3. Arthur Ashe
4. John Dibert
5. Green

Dibert's Debate Team Takes 4th Place!

The Dibert Middle School Debate Team spent last Saturday at Tulane University competing in a debate tournament. During a tournament, teams of 3 are given a topic and time to prep before debating. After 4 rounds of debating, scores are tallied and points are awarded to both individuals and teams based on performance.

Dibert had 3 debaters place in the top 20, with top overall scores for all four rounds. Additionally, a team of three Dibert scholars, Kayla Short, Karrie Short, and Kennadi Robinson, went undefeated for the day. A total of eight Dibert scholars participated in the tournament, and collectively place 4th out of all competing schools.

The debate team formed in the fall of 2012. Led by teacher advisors, Ms. Specht and Mr. Carter, and a team of Tulane undergraduate students, 5th through 8th grade meet twice a week to prepare for tournaments.

A big congrats to Dibert and Kayla short who placed 1st overall!