of the CX/Policy (Cross Examination) Debate program at McKinney Boyd, Carl developed an incredibly successful team. Debaters pioneering the CX program at McKinney Boyd were Zachary Amundson and Elmer Yang. They were the first in the school's history to qualify for TFA's State Tournament, UIL State CX Tournament, and NFL tournament in Policy Debate. Notable alumni Hollie Cavanagh (class of 2011), an American singer who placed 4th on the 11th season of American Idol Jeff Fuller, NFL and CFL wide receiver, played college football at Texas A&M Conor Doyle (class of 2009), USL soccer player Ross Matiscik (class of 2015), NFL player References External links McKinney Independent School District Educational institutions established in 2006 2006 establishments in Texas McKinney Independent School District high schools