The ACS Athens Forensics Team has once again distinguished itself, delivering an outstanding performance at this year’s Panhellenic Forensics Association Tournament Finals, hosted by Anatolia College in Thessaloniki.
Competing against 22 schools, our students demonstrated exceptional skill, confidence, and teamwork, bringing home two major cups:
- 1st Place in Debate
- 2nd Place in Sweepstakes Events
Our students earned top distinctions across multiple categories:
Debate Champions
- Evgenia Bakamitsos
- Pavlos Broustas
- Nikolas Loukatos
- Kai Yuet Zhang
Individual Distinctions
- 3rd Best Speaker Award: Kai Yuet Zhang
- Original Oratory Finalist: Evgenia Bakamitsos
Group Discussion
- Finalists: Aristides Bakamitsos, Philippos Mavroleon, Kimon Nakhleh, Athina Ntosta
- Honorable Mention: Daphne Shank
Impromptu Speaking
- First Among Equals: Kai Yuet Zhang
- Finalists: Aristides Bakamitsos, Evgenia Bakamitsos
Special Recognition
- Pat Kastritsis Award 2026: Aristides Bakamitsos
We proudly congratulate all 21 students who participated across Debate, Group Discussion, Impromptu Speaking, Original Oratory, Duet Acting, and Oral Interpretation of Literature.
Their performances reflected not only talent and preparation, but also a deep commitment to the tournament’s core values: Logos, Ethos, Pathos. This success would not have been possible without the dedication and guidance of our exceptional coaching team:
Ms. Sophia Thanopoulou, Ms. Amalia Zavacopoulou, Ms. Stavi Dimas, Mr. Philippos Saccopoulos, Mr. John Backogeorgos, Ms. Nikoleta Dimopoulou, and Mr. Stefanos Achilleos.
The achievements of the ACS Athens Forensics Team are a testament to the power of voice, critical thinking, and collaboration. We are incredibly proud of our students for representing our school with integrity, passion, and excellence.
Watch the tournament in action.
