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Damien Jones with Azure Agnew

Eau Claire High School senior Damien Jones won two first-place titles in the state debate championship sponsored by the SC Forensic League. Damien came in first in the category of dramatic interpretation and in the coaches' tournament. He will represent SC in the national tournament in Dallas, Tex. this June.

Jones is coached by Azure Agnew, the forensic coach and speech teacher at Eau Claire.