The teams in the Big Ethical Question Slam were, quite simply, terrific. Critical. Thoughtful. Funny. Eloquent. Temperate in their competitive zeal. Knowledgeable. Clever. Patient with the fact that this was our first time. And they will be first in our hearts forever for helping us get the Slam started and for making it worthwhile.

For the teams, the Slam offered an opportunity to get together to do something for someone else. One team joined up to share any proceeds with its school ecology club. Another wanted to give the prize to a scholarship fund. Yet another, was interested in giving money to its alternative spring break service programs. Below are the nine teams. To obtain more information about their community interests and the good things they do for our area, please go to their websites.