Photo by Elizabeth Kolbe ’08.

Al Johnson ’56 , former professor of economics, registrar, and debate coach at CC, was named outstanding forensics educator of the second half of the 20th century by the American Forensics Association in November. During his nearly 50-year career at CC, Johnson directed two national tournaments, co-founded the Cross Examination Debate Association in 1972, and founded the National Parliamentary Debate Association in 1993; it’s now the largest debate organization in the world. Speakers at the ceremony included Ann Burnett ’80 and Rep. Diana DeGette ’79. Debate alumni have started the James “Al” Johnson 1956 Endowed Debate Fund to honor him.

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