HSLP's Mark Harris Wins State Debate Tournament

Congratulations to Mark Harris, a graduate of the High School Leaders Program Class of 2007. Mark was recently appointed to Virginia Beach City Public Schools' Compass to 2015 Steering Committee.  The 29-member Committee will oversee the development of a new strategic plan that will guide Virginia Beach City Public Schools from 2009-2015.  Mark is one of two student representatives on the committee. 

Mark also became the repeat Virginia High School League Division AAA Lincoln Douglas Debate State Champion at the tournament in Lynchburg on April 26 (see photo). This summer Mark will attend Boys State in Lynchburg as well as the Governor's Residential Summer Program for Humanities at the University of Richmond.  Mark is a junior at First Colonial High School in Virginia Beach.