Parkland High School is proud to celebrate a groundbreaking achievement by junior Azra Rios-Carroll, who has been awarded the prestigious Academic All American Award by the National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) for 2025.
This honor places Azra among the top 2% of NSDA student members nationwide, recognizing not only her exceptional skill in speech and debate, but also her academic excellence, leadership, and character.
After reviewing NSDA records of both current and former Parkland competitors, it appears Azra may be the first student in our school’s history to receive this distinguished recognition—a milestone that reflects her dedication and the bright future ahead of her.
We applaud Azra for representing Parkland with intellect, integrity, and unmatched determination. Her success is a testament to what Matadors can achieve when passion meets perseverance.
Congratulations, Azra! Your Matador family is incredibly proud of you! 🎉🎓🗣️💙💛