Philimon debated for BASIS Peoria for 4 years, accumulating 6 career bids throughout his career. He qualified to the TOC in his junior and senior years, competed in late elimination rounds of Harvard, Glenbrooks, Yale, and Bronx, and became Arizona state champion as a junior. His debate interests include identity Ks, theory, and tricks. Outside of debate, Philimon enjoys basketball, anime, and lifting.