The Newman Smith High School Debate team started the second semester they way they finished their last semester – winning trophies. On Jan. 19, two Smith debaters placed in Extemporaneous Speaking at the Cowboy Classic Debate Tournament at Coppell High School. Daniel Song took 2nd place while Nichalaus Rook took 3rd. Rook as placed 3rd at two consecutive tournaments. The Trojan debate team will compete again at Colleyville High School in 2 weeks.