Success Stories
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Double Victory at USAFO October 2025
Following their strong showing at the Taiwan Speech and Debate Invitational, Ascent students continued their momentum at the prestigious USA Forensics Olympiad, delivering outstanding results in the Public Forum division across both middle and high school levels.
Middle School Public Forum – Team Awards
– Co-Champions: Orion Lee & Raymond Huang
– Co-Champions: June Pimentel & Candy Wei
– Top 8: Ethan Weng & Elvis Liao
Middle School Public Forum – Individual Rankings
– 2nd: Ethan Weng
– 3rd: Candy Wei
– 4th: June Pimentel
– 7th: Elvis Liao
– 9th: Audrey Hsu
High School Public Forum – Team Awards
Top 8: August Shen & Matthew Chan
High School Public Forum – Individual Rankings
– 3rd: Matthew Chan
– 6th: Dora Lai
These results reflect not only the students’ preparation and teamwork, but also Ascent’s commitment to cultivating globally competitive, articulate, and thoughtful young leaders.
Ascent students win champion and runner-up titles at Taiwan’s top debate tournament.
Taipei American School hosted Taiwan’s largest annual English debate tournament, where Ascent-trained students engaged in intense exchanges with top debaters from the U.S., Japan, Vietnam, Indonesia, and beyond. Through powerful clashes of language, logic, and perspective, Ascent teams emerged victorious. Claiming both champion and runner-up titles in the Middle School Public Forum division, and securing 8 of the Top 16 spots.
Notably, Lily and Owen, both only sixth graders, achieved a strong 4–2 record in prelims, then advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating a skilled team from Vietnam.
Another standout story came from Elvis (VIS) and Kenneth (PuTai)—two students who hadn’t met before the tournament. Despite starting with three consecutive losses, they refused to give up and rallied with an impressive three straight wins.
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2025 Ascent student wins top U.S. debate championship.Showcasing global excellence.
Congratulations to Ascent student Chamonie for winning 1st Place Speaker at the highly recognized USAFO debate tournament in the U.S.! ✨
Selected from a pool of 30 outstanding middle and high school debaters, she stood out with exceptional performance.
Together with teammate Raymond, she also advanced to the Top 8, showcasing strong teamwork and debate skills.
These impressive results not only affirm the students’ dedication, but also highlight Ascent’s success in cultivating global-ready talent.We remain committed to developing future leaders with critical thinking, expressive power, and international competitiveness.
Ascent Shines in External Debate Tournaments 2025 Off to an Exceptional Start!
Representing Ascent with confidence and clarity, our students delivered outstanding performances at the prestigious Taiwan Debate and Speech Invitational, hosted by Taipei American School. Competing against top talents from around the world, our team rose to the challenge—securing multiple awards and showcasing exceptional preparation, critical thinking, and eloquence.
This international stage was more than a competition. It was a testament to the power of rigorous training, global perspective, and purposeful expression.
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Ascent Students Break Through at MSTOC 2025｜Advanced to the Top 32 × Ranked Among the Nation’s Top 100 Debaters
In the prestigious Middle School Tournament of Champions (MSTOC), Ascent students delivered standout performances. Breaking into the Top 32 and earning spots among the Top 100 debaters nationwide.
This milestone reflects not only their rigorous training and strategic thinking, but also their growing presence on the U.S. debate circuit.
In addition, four of our students ranked among the Top 100 debaters nationwide, demonstrating both strong fundamentals and professional poise.
Awarded Students:
– Jasmine Lung, Aaron Chuang (Top 32)
– Adrian Cheng, Hunter Chung
– Candy Wei, August Shen
Individual Rankings:
– Hunter Chung: #48 in the U.S.
– Aaron Chuang: #85
– Adrian Cheng: #86
– Jasmine Lung: #97
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Outstanding Results in 2025! Ascent Students Shine at the USAFO International Debate Tournament
Ascent Students Excel at the USA Forensics Olympiad Fall Cup. In the international online tournament, Ascent students stood out among nearly 40 teams, showcasing exceptional skill and competitive edge.
Top Achievements:
– 2nd Place: Adrian Cheng & Hunter Chung
– Semifinalists: August Hong & Candy We
Strong Performances from Other Teams:
– Raymond Huang & Jasmine Lung: 4 wins, 1 loss
– Tony Wang & Alainna Lu: 4 wins, 1 loss
– Jasmine Li & Illy Lan: 3 wins, 2 losses
Ascent continues to empower students with global communication and critical thinking skills.P:roving their strength on the international stage. Let me know if you'd like a social media caption, press release version, or visual layout for this announcement.
Beyond achievements, it's a path of transformation.
Our success stories aren’t just built on strong curriculum design.They come from truly listening to each student, understanding every parent’s expectations, and collaborating with every teacher to craft the most fitting learning journey.
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