I’m Shelby Hartman, a senior and part of the IB program. I’m enthusiastic about STEM, but love talking politics and had a blast competing in debate over the past three years. And this year, I’m looking forward to guiding the Congress debate team. Debate in general is a fantastic extracurricular to take part in, and I’m thrilled to be coaching new and returning Congress debaters. Learning to write and give a speech is critical, as is learning to work in a large group of people. Congress hones both of these skills, while exploring a variety of subjects, from economics, to international policy, to environmental safety. I plan to spend the year preparing competitors for all aspects of Congress, so everyone in the team can enjoy debate as much as I have.