Each day, I profile two students at the Victory Briefs Institute so you, dear reader, can learn about the debaters from across the country who have joined us here at UCLA.

Name: Andrea Bieytes
School: Johns Creek High School
Class: 2012
Coach: Matt Wilson
NFL Degree: None (Johns Creek is not an NFL member.)

VBI2001-S1 Lab: Jane Kessner/Josh Roberts

How did you first get involved in debate?

I was randomly placed in the varsity debate homeroom in ninth grade and force to attend debate practice by varsity members of the team.

What is your proudest achievement in debate thus far?

Starting the LD debate program at JCHS.

What are your hobbies beyond debate?

I love to cook.

What are your main goals for VBI?

To get better at debate and understand the LD community better,.

What is your favorite thing about camp?

The food, by far.

Name: Adil Khan
School: Collegiate School
Class: 2013
Coaches: Aracelis Biel and Steve Marcus
NFL Degree: Excellence

VBI2001-S1 Lab: Ben Lewis/Larry Liu

How did you first get involved in debate?

I started with Public Forum freshmen year and never looked back. My first tournament was Scranton, it was something special. Sophomore year, I switched to LD as our team gained the addition of a truly passionate former LD debater and present coach, Aracelis Biel.

What is your proudest achievement in debate thus far?

I am the captain of Collegiate School Forensics.

What are your hobbies beyond debate?

Photography and fencing.

What are your main goals for VBI?

Becoming a stronger philosophical debater and being as cool as Marshall.

What is your favorite thing about camp?

My great lab leader, Ben Liuwis.

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