Akram Nour

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​Akram Nour has competed for the James Logan HS Speech & Debate program for 4 years and has had the pleasure to work with Hall of Fame Coach, Dr. Tommie Lindsey Jr. During his time on the program, Akram was a 2x California State HI Champion and has performed for many final rounds at national level competition in both DUO and HI. In his senior year, he became the first Black student to final in Humorous Interpretation at the NSDA National Tournament for James Logan HS. Aside from competitive successes, Akram has helped many teammates to reach final elimination rounds in state and national tournaments. Akram Nour looks forward to helping out students and working with those at the Golden State Academy.

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Competitive History and Background:
- James Logan High School (Union City, CA 2015-2019) 

Coaching History & Honors:
- Speech & Debate Coach @ Golden State Academy 2019-Present

Individual Highlights:
- 4th Place in Duo Interpretation at the NCFL Tournament (2016)
-Four time CHSSA State qualifier (2016,2017,2018, and 2019)
-Two time CHSSA State Champion in Humorous Interpretation (2017 & 2019)
-3 time NSDA qualifier (2017,2018, and 2019)
-5th place in Humorous Interpretation at the Cal Invitational (2018)
-Semifinalist in Duo Interpretation at the Cal Invitational (2018)
-3rd Place in Humorous Interpretation at the CHSSA State Tournament (2018)
-Two time Semifinalist in Humorous Interpretation at the NIETOC (2018 & 2019)
-Two time finalist in Duo Interpretation at the Martin Luther King Jr. Invitational (4th Place - 2018; 3rd Place - 2019)
​-Semifinalist in Humorous Interpretation at the Harvard Invitational (2019)
-NSDA National finalist in Humorous Interpretation (2019)