Congratulations to the 2023 Palm Beach County 

Regional High School Ethics Bowl Winners:

1st Place/$4,000 Scholarship

$3,360 to be divided equally among team members 

$640 school award to be reinvested in promoting and encouraging the school's continued participation in Ethics Bowl 

Travel to the National Ethics Bowl (if the team qualifies to compete nationally) 

Archimedean Upper Conservatory (Team 1)

Coach: Liset Torres

Team Members:

• Krishna Shah

• Sofia Ribero

• Matthew Londono

• Thalassinos Mitsou

• Trisha Chapagain

• Lux Vargas

2nd Place/$3,000 Scholarship

$2,520 to be divided equally among team members

$480  school award to be reinvested in promoting and encouraging the school's continued participation in Ethics Bowl 

American Heritage PBC

Coach: Bobby Lint

Team Members:

• Olivia Askowitz

• Alexander Shim

• Cameron Spencer

• Ethan White

• Jeremiah Rice

3rd Place / $2,000 Scholarship

$1,625 to be divided equally among team members

$375 school award to be reinvested in promoting and encouraging the school's continued participation in Ethics Bowl 

Archimedean Upper Conservatory (Team 2)

Coach: Liset Torres

Team Members:

• Leah Tovar

• Nicholas Veliz

• Aditi Kumar

• Karoline Bastien

• Derek Gonzalez

• Zanele Sanchez

4th Place/$1,000 Scholarship

$840  to be divided equally among team members

$160  school award to be reinvested in promoting and encouraging the school's continued participation in Ethics Bowl 

Atlantic High School (Team 2)

Coach: Max Diulus

Team Members:

• Giovanna Gasparini

• Ethen Khan

• Maya Lopez

Photos from the 2023 Palm Beach County 

Regional High School Ethics Bowl

Quotes from some of our judges and moderators:

"The ethics bowl is a great learning experience for anyone, but especially for students.  Teams apply ethical frameworks to everyday issues and must present well-supported positions in support of their adopted position.  The ability to debate complex situations with logic and strong oral speaking skills helps prepare students for future educational endeavors, but perhaps more importantly to thoughtfully navigate life.  Each year I am impressed by the caliber of students and it provides reassurance that our future is in good hands."   -Rod Davis, Better Business Bureau and judge

"I’ve participated as a judge for the High School Ethics Bowl for nearly a decade.  Each year as these exceptional students gather for the competition it’s amazing to witness firsthand their incredible critical thinking skills.  These are the future leaders of our nation and our world and if their performance at the ethics bowl is any indication we are indeed in good hands." - Brent Schillinger, Preimer Dermatology Partners and judge

"The kids are so impressive!" - Erica Whitfield, School Board member and judge

“The students this year impressed us all with their courteous demeanor and mature insight. Their willingness to give up part of the weekend to politely discuss tough questions of morality and ethics makes me feel good about our future. The Ethics Bowl is an important teaching tool. Enormous gratitude is owed to FAU Professor, Dr. Peter Cruise, and the LeRoy Collins Public Ethics Academy for producing this event."- Bill Bone, Founding Partner, Larmoyeaux and Bone, PL and judge.

“(The students) actually made me question my questions (to them). Their responses were probing, analyzing, arguing, and questioning an establishment in mothballs.”   -Edith Hall Friedheim.  President, The Eric Friedheim Foundation

"It is always a privilege to participate in the Regional High School Ethics Bowl because it fosters a better understanding of ethical issues and how to apply the principles of ethics in life.  I enjoy witnessing the respectful, articulate, and in-depth discussions of real-life ethical issues that occur between each team." -Christie Kelley, Executive Director, Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics  

"Being a judge for the Ethics Bowl was the best way to spend my Saturday.  Listening to these intelligent and bright students, gave me hope for the future."   

-Sophia E. Eccleston, Senior External Affairs Manager, Florida Power and Light

"Thank you for the experience of participating in the High School Ethics Bowl. The students were bright, knowledgeable and impressive. Our future is bright in their hands." - Constance Scott, Director, Local Relations, Florida Atlantic University and judge

"The Ethics Bowl uniquely provides Palm Beach County High School students with opportunity to master ethical frameworks for important decision making throughout their lifetime." - Ellen Smith, Government & Community Affairs Manager, Waste Management and judge

"It was my privilege to serve as a judge for the Ethics Bowl, which showcased the talents of some of Palm Beach County’s brightest and most insightful students as they collaborated in thought and purpose to consider the ethical dimensions of many of today’s challenging issues." - Adam Myron, Partner, Cagnet Myron Law and judge

"What an outstanding job you all did with the Ethics Bowl.  I was honored to participate as a first time judge and found the experience to be very rewarding.  The students were awesome; at times, it was hard to remember they were indeed high school students!" - Michelle Anaya DePotter, CEO, Associated General Contractors of America, Inc. and judge

“I thoroughly enjoyed my premiere experience as a judge for the “Regional High School Ethics Bowl” hosted by FAU and the School District. The students participating were extraordinarily prepared and intellectually inspiring.” - Jessica Cecere, CEO, Non Profits First, Inc. and  judge

“The Ethics Bowl is a unique opportunity for students to contemplate and debate real world issues, in addition to being judged by leaders who used to be in those very seats.”  - Claudia Kirk Barto, President, Junior Achievement of Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast and judge.

"Judging  the 2021 Ethics Bowl was an incredible experience.  The students were so thoughtful and persuasive and the topics were so timely.  I can't wait to do it again next year!"
- Andy Thomson, Boca Raton City Councilman, and judge.

“The passion and authority each student spoke with while making valid points were not only moving but exciting. During a time of educational uncertainty, the students who participated encouraged the adults watching that through collaboration and grit things will be just fine. Although we were virtual, the organizers ensured all participants were aware, engaged and equipped. Awesome job to the students and organizers!” - Katrina Long-Robinson, Vice Mayor, Town of Westlake, and judge

"I thoroughly enjoyed it! It has restored my faith in our young people. Exceeded All my expectations." - Sharon Merchant, former state representative and judge

"The Ethics Bowl was a spectacular event!  It was well run and the students were so impressive. Thank you very much for including me as a judge. I hope to be asked again next year." - Andrea Levine O'Rourke, Boca Raton City Council Member and judge

"The Ethics Bowl was an inspiring pleasure in many respects -- the students, the topics, the positive approach to building and critiquing reason-based arguments and the accomplished adults who support and participate in the effort!" -  Bryan Anderson, retired lawyer and moderator