Alex Kennedy Second in Waikato United Nations Speech Competition

HBHS Year 11 student Alex Kennedy came second by the tiniest of margins last night at the Waikato United Nations Speech Competition.  Alex missed out on first by one point and was beaten by a Year 13 student who had won the competition the previous two years.  The allocated speech topic was on the importance of water as a resource, and Alex made a compelling argument based on statements made by both the World Bank and United Nations that the next global conflict will be over fresh, drinkable water.  Thus, he could go and discuss how important peaceful co-operation would be in such a world, an argument that was clearly well received by the judges.  Congratulations to Alex on this achievement, and on what is a very encouraging result for next year.