I will judge you how I want to, you will play by my rules buster. Period. If you are in Congress, when passing a bill you need to say the line “Pass this legislation for two reasons” if you’re neg, say “Fail this bill, for 2 reasons”, if you say anything else I WILL DOWN YOU. Speak clearly and confidently, if you’re quiet and timid and submissive that does not bode well in my rounds. If you’re in OO you should be funny, if you have a bad joke I WILL down you. However, you need to also be able to convey how your topic is an issue

Hi! I’m a speech judge, this is my second year in Speech! Have Fun!

hi! my name is nitya and i am currently a senior at seven lakes high school! i have been competing on the circuit for the last four years primarily in world schools debate, platform speaking (info/oo), and extemp (mostly foreign/international but i'm also very familiar with domestic/us). i have specific things i am looking for/judging on for different events, so i will list those below.

platform (oo/info): generally, i want a very clear structure and organization for your speeches. for info: history, current-day, and implications (this is more flexible, but the points shouldn't bleed and there should be a clear thesis for your speech). for oo, there needs to be three super distinct sections: problem, impact, and solution- i like tangible solutions. for general presentation requirements, speak with good tone, clarity, and vocal variation. good hand gestures and a speaker's triangle are always a plus. i can also tell if you're not memorized, and memorization is a big part of these events. for info specifically, your boards (if you have them) do not need to be revolutionary; however, they shouldn't detract from your speech or BE your speech- they are there to ADD to your speech. i will not give you a high rank just because your boards are nice, you have to sell it with your speech too. i also like vehicles.

worlds: clear arguments- this is a big one, don't let the debate get too muddy or too theoretical. the event is pretty evenly split on style and content; however, if style is pretty evenly matched, i'm voting on arguments. default to i'm voting on arguments. be aware of wording- in worlds "this house believes/supports/regrets" are NOT action items- i CANNOT vote on solvability is is more theoretical. with "this house would/should" has solvability because the house is actually acting. this is a pet peeve of mine, so do be aware. although there is no evidence in the form of cards/citations in worlds, you NEED to have examples (i know this is harder for impromptu, but solely theoretical examples is not strong/won't be compelling). overall, be clear, be strong in style, and be winning on the flow.

extemp: i'm not a stickler for citations, have them, cite them correctly, but don't let them be your whole speech. i love a good umbrella answer when done correctly, it deepens analysis and it's good. you can be cadence-y that's fine, but still have vocal variation. hand gestures and speaker's triangle are a must. characterize the situation always, never assume i will know exactly what you're talking about. humor is always good, but not necessary.

impromptu: all stylistic stuff from extemp applies here too. use examples, real-world and personal are good.

pf/ld: treat me as lay, be convincing.

Hey guys! Im Daniel, obviously, but Im a jr captain for extemp at Jordan highschool, currently a sophomore but last year in my freshman year I got 8 state points and competed at Nietoc so I know a little about extemp specifically, everything else im rather clueless in but I can still judge!

One thing to know about me is no matter the event I value speaking, and keeping me entertained with voice inflictions and emotions over pure content, however the perfect combination is good speaking AND good content, so create a healthy balance. Another thing is intros are truly the big opener to your speech and can kill it or praise it, so please, pay attention to them.

i regularly compete in WSD, FX, OO, and DI

kinda familiar with judging PF and LD (i'm a lay judge though please speak at an understandable speed)

fake it till you win

tech judge

be loud

have fun ill give good feedback trust

pls add tharoon.eswar@gmail.com to the email chain

tldr- add me to the email chain ashwikaganti2@gmail.com

2nd yr pfer for slhs-pj jg

tech>truth

- i evaluate the link + link weighing before anything else, if there’s no link weighing it will default to warrant weighing then probability/timeframe weighing

- going for less + explaining it well> going for everything + blippy explanations

- i will vote off the flow but good comparative weighing> dumping defense/offense without weighing and warrants

general

- framework debates are good. shaping the round with impacts makes the weighing debate always easier to vote, i'm familiar with structural violence and util- anything else explain well and i'm open to vote off of it

- spreading is fine, just send docs

- i won’t evaluate cross but i will give higher speaks if you make cross fun in a respectful way!

- extend your case in summary if you want me to vote off of it, that means uq, link, impact- the same goes for conceded offense/ turns

- speaks will start at 28- and go up or down based on strategy

T’s/K’s

- theory shells, friv theory, and K’s are cool- keep in mind the implication needs to be good for me to vote off of it- don’t just extend and expect the implication is made off the extension

- i’ve debated against Ks and Ts, the ones i am familiar with are, theory: disclo, anything else explain it well and i’m open to vote off of it, K’s: cap, fem, set col, security ~ anything else needs really good explaining

- ivi’s are cool, don’t be abusive with them

learn and have fun!

Have fun and be confident! :)))

Please weigh (tf, magnitude, scope, reversibility, etc.)

I vote on the team who extends case (uq+link+impact)

has the cleanest case (little to no conceded responses on ur case)

and attacks the opponents case the best

If the round has gotten messy, there’s two opposing claims and both sides haven’t cleared up which claim I should vote on, I’ll vote on turns and weighing.

2nd year debater at Seven Lakes

always extend args and remember to have comparative weighing if you want me to consider them

tech>truth

speed is ok with me, but if no one can understand you, set up an email chain or speech drop and send a doc

no prog args (theories and Ks)

give a shout-out to “Tvisha Talwar” to make me happy

speaks start at 27

Hi! I'm a thrid year PFer at seven lakes.

Please extend - if you want something to be a voting issue extend it in both final focus and summary

defense is not sticky

second rebuttal should frontline- even better if you collapse

please weigh your arguments comparatively

I look at the link debate first, then evaluate which arguments to prefer based on weighing

Please please signpost!!

I am currently a sophomore at Jordan High School, captain in extemp.

Speech: For extemp a good tone variation is key when speaking, I don't like monotonous voices, include your personality in your speech. For topic analysis, make sure to answer the question to the best of your ability, and make sure your points are cohesive and tie together. First place is for the speakers who incorporate all of these in your speech.

junior at 7L || INFO & Extemp || sahara.k2025@gmail.com

extemp/impromptu - make sure to have 3 (2-3 is alright for impromptu) distinct points with evidence, dont rush through your words, emphasize effects/whats important! give a catchy AGD and vehicle that can be tied back to throughout/at the end of your speech.

OO/INFO - have evidence spread throughout your speech, putting your personality/humor into the speech is nice, varying tone of voice rather than droning, if a part of your speech needs emotion, put emotion! get my attention! hoping this is a topic youre interested in, so absolute formality (like some academic paper) in your speaking isnt a must. be passionate but respectful.

2nd year debater in pf

make sure to extend your arguements through every speech- if it is dropped in summary and brought back up in final focus I won't consider it.

WEIGH!!!!!

any cards you read need to be implicated.

It's fine if you speak fast, just don't spread

I pay attention to cross- I like some friendly fire, but do not be mean- it will affect your speaker points.

Speaker points start at 27

Varsity Interp and Platform Speaking

• Be respectful of everyone!
• Delivery is important! Make sure to be confident (fake it till you make it)!
• PUBLIC SPEAKING: Well structured, shows personality, humors also always a great bonus!
• INTERP: Varied vocal deliver, emotion in both both voice and face, purposeful blocking (I should be able to a have a good idea of what you’re trying to convey), and reacting to your environment and the people your character(s) interact with— not just acting.
• Feel free to ask questions before or after round :)
• AND MOST IMPORTANTLY: Have fun, and make sure to enjoy yourself!

speak good

i’m hannah leem

try your best!

confidence is key

brownie points for humor

content 60% delivery 40%

WAZZZAAAAAAAPPPPPPPP!

I'm John Lutterman, a senior PF debater at Seven Lakes High School.

Please add me to the email chain

johntlutterman26@gmail.com

For PF

Tech>>>truth

I'll evaluate stuff that's really stretching the truth, just please don't read something that's very blasphemously false like a card that states "The moon is a projection funded by Big Cheese Whiz" in a serious context. I'll evaluate it, but come on.........

My philosophy is that weighing works if the link works. If a contention's link doesn't work, how can it outweigh if the impact scenario won't happen?

In other words, I'd vote for a team with a clean link chain over a team that has a messy link chain but has conceded weighing.

I'll use comparative weighing to break clash, and meta-weighing is a w

(Please weigh comparatively PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE)

My preferred speed to listen to is slightly faster than conversational. It's clear and coherent, and makes everyone's job easier.

Also, please signpost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

For LD

I don't debate LD, so I'm probably not familiar with what the current topic is. I understand how LD debate works, but treat me more lay than tech plspls.

Please signpost stuff you read!

Everything from the PF tab above also applies.

Please be good people!

If something happens in a round that makes the round unsafe for one or more people in it, including but not limited to racism, xenophobia, homophobia, transphobia, and sexism, I'm going to stop the debate, give an auto L and the lowest speaks I can possibly give to the offending team, and I'm going to tab.

In a similar vein, I won't evaluate horrific arguments, like racism good or human trafficking good, and I'll deal with it as I have stated above.

Have fun, enjoy yourselves, and learn something new. I hope this was all helpful.

Peace out,

John Lutterman

CONFIDENCE is KEY!!!

Tips and advice:

• Make things interesting!
• Be loud and clear.
• Manage your time.
• If you forget something make it up and say it with CONFIDENCE!
• BE NICE and RESPECTFUL of others' opinions.

YOU GOT THIS!!

Please don't spread. I won't be able to keep up

I will judge you on how well you speak

I won't judge based on theories, K's, etc.

My Background:

I have competed in Congressional Debate and Extemporaneous Speaking for 4 years, so I value delivery as well as simple argumentation.

Congress: I like confidence, delivery, vocal variation, and a simple logic chain that can be defended in questioning. I like new arguments at the beginning of the round, warrant-level refutation in the middle of the round, and pure blood bath refutation if you are giving the last speech with rhetoric as well.

Extemp: Answer the question, have vocal variation, be funny, be fluent, be your best.

PF/ LD: I'm listening for simple easy to understand arguments. Don't make me do the work, it is your job to spoon-feed me the argument: the claim, warrant, link chain, and impact.

Anything Else: Treat me as a lay judge.

OTHS '24, sophomore debater (year 2),

I have experience in VPF, DX, and WSD but treat me like I'm a lay judge.

I'll start at 27 points and go up/down based on performance. Any arg flies but anything discriminatory or flat out disrespectful to and I'll down you.

feel free to ask any questions pre-round

"olivia"

student from SLHS

I do pf.

Add me to the email chain: aarushi.thatola@gmail.com .

Don't be rude. If you're running anything progressive, just explain it really well and I'll vote on it. Don't forget to extend and explain your arguments. Weighing is very important. If you're spreading, send a doc but there's a chance I'll miss something.

Have fun! :D

• Don't be offensive and be respectful to people( respect their pronouns, names, etc).
• Make it a productive debate but also have fun!
• Feel free to ask any questions after round if we have time!

akkivarre@gmail.com

debate:
i am year 2 PFer @ seven lakes
tech > truth

i care muchhhh more about what you talk about rather than how you say it - but that doesn't mean i don't give any regard at all to your speaking style.

PLEEEASE WEIGH - if you make good enough weighing args i'm willing to vote on solely that

i love clash

IMPLICATE!! - don't just read cards or make statements, i need to know what you mean and why i should care. this is prob the most important thing - i will genuinely not know how to eval the debate unless you extend all your arguments and implicate what you want me to vote on. basically i need warrants. every speech.

speaks
speaks range from 28-30 if you give me good rhetoric throughout the round - auto 30s
if you debate without a computer auto 30s
i love it when you are funny in round - make it entertaining you don't have to be so serious 100% of the time.

overall have fun, debate is supposed to be enjoyable so don't ruin it for yourself or anyone else.

for novices, feel free to ask questions about the topic, the round, your speech, etc. i'd love to give you advice.

if you bring me a coca cola i'll really like you

if you are online and it looks like i am not flowing - I AM I PROMISE I JUST FLOW ON MY LAPTOP

speech:

extemp and impromptu are based on your speaking ability. don't worry sooo much about your sources or your info, lie to me if you have to just make it sound good. i'm a debater i'll believe you if you make it sound like i should.
(don't lie about your sources tho pls practice good evidence ethics)