Get ready for a fun and fast-paced night of ideas, arguments, and community spirit on serious topics such as, “Resolved: Socks with sandals are an acceptable fashion choice.” Join us for Clash of the Clichés, a special fundraising night where Culver City Middle School Speech & Debate students will go head-to-head with city officials in a series of lively debate rounds. Who will take the win? The audience will get to decide!
Village Well Books and Coffee will host this unique and unforgettable fundraiser on April 30, 2026 from 6-8 pm. Tickets will sell out, so book yours now.
Here are the scheduled matchups:
Freddy Puza, Mayor vs. Ben “The Brainstorm” Polesetsky – 8th Grade
Bubba Fish, Vice Mayor vs. Arya “The Argument Archer” Rath – 7th Grade
Yasmine-Imani McMorrin, Culver City Council Member & Former Mayor vs. Sakina “The Statement Queen” Shaiq – 7th Grade
Dan O’Brien, Culver City Council Member vs. Ford “Full-Throttle Facts” Miller – 6th Grade
Alex Fisch, Former Mayor of Culver City vs. Christopher “Cross-Ex Crusher” Tomasz – 7th Grade
Stephanie Loredo, Culver City School Board President vs. Bowie “Boom Boom” Horowitz – 6th Grade
Andrew Lachman, Culver City School Board Member vs. Lev “The Logic Lion” Miller – 7th Grade
Triston Ezidore, Culver City School Board Member vs. Jerome “The Baxt-Attack” Baxt – 7th Grade
This event supports the CCMS Speech & Debate Team as they work toward raising $25,500 to travel to the National Speech & Debate Association National Tournament this June in Richmond, VA and compete on the biggest national stage for youth public speakers and debaters. Cheer on our students, enjoy spirited debate, and help send the team to Richmond.
With a generous $5000 grant from CCEF and the $3,460 the students have already raised, we have $17,040 to go to meet our goal so that all of our 13 qualifying students, their coach, and three chaperones can make the trip.
Great arguments. Great cause. Great community night. We can’t wait to see you there!
Reserve your seat on EVENTBRITE!
