OUR ALUMNI
Preparing Students for College & Developing Leaders
While many students have parents, family members, and friends who did not go to college, UDLs change what is possible for these students. Studies show:
UDLs have a graduation rate of nearly 100% in schools that have dropout rates of 30-40%
More than 75% of UDL students go on to a four-year university. These students have an 80% matriculation rate.
According to a survey by the National Forensics League, 64% of U.S. Congress members competed in debate or speech in high school. Debaters are disproportionately represented in leadership ranks in law, business, and the academy. With high expectations, expanded horizons, and advanced skills, urban debaters are equipped to improve their schools, strengthen their communities, and ultimately make a contribution to the nation's leadership.
OSCAR ROSA ALUMNI EXCELLENCE AWARD
Every tournament we highlight some alumni who have gone on to amazing things both in and outside of our league. Samantha Rosas
Elizabeth Learning CenterTywain Tittle
Crenshaw High SchoolAbigail Nolasco
CHAMPS CharterJoey Gomez
Fremont High SchoolMatthew Flores
Los Angeles Leadership AcademyJourdyn Godoy
East Valley High SchoolImogene Adams
Bravo Medical Magnet High SchoolYardley Rosas
Downtown Magnets High SchoolSaul Cardenas
South Gate High SchoolBrianna Lozano
Stern Math and Science School