CHS debaters earn 18th state championship: The Chesterton High School debate team brought home state championship honors for the 18th time this weekend, beating last year’s champions West Lafayette 73-63 in final rounds. Team members pictured here are, front row, left to right, Syed Shah, Ankur Chawla, Erika Mihalek, Aris Ringas, Megan Adamczewski and Chasity Mottinger. Middle row, Alex Stecuich, Greg Gentry, Tristen Comegys, Jessica Povlinski, Arlan Brooks, Kailey Paglia and Tom Geairn. Back row, Anthony Zeese, Mike Hadley, Tyler Fabbri, Nathan Erxleben, John Poracky and Manhar Grewal. Absent from photo are team members Siva Muthusamy, Jordan Hoover, Kathleen O'Keefe and Aaron Allshouse. (Photo provided)

Posted 2/20/2008