Region 10 Debate Tournament
2018
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Payson High School,
UT/US
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Rachel Greenberg
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Adam Hall
Spanish Fork High School
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Megan Lundin
Payson High School
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Joshua Moore
Spanish Fork High School
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Kristy Oblad
Salem Hills HS
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Kristy Oblad Paradigm
I participated in Speech and Drama in High School. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Socio-Cultural Anthropology. My brother was a state champion in debate and placed in Nationals. My oldest son debated all through HS and I currently have a son in his third year in debate. I enjoy judging all types of speech and debate. I am the most inexperienced with Policy and Congress. Speaking skills/communications is my predominate style of judging. You must be consistent from start to finish with your hypothesis to conclusion. Contradiction will hurt you. I do not mind if you go fast but if you do you must still be articulate. Speed as a tactic does not impress me. Filler words such as "like" and "um"--I tend to dislike these.
I feel tournaments are a place to practice and get better. That is an important part of participating in debate. If you are well-prepared and I can see your effort and desire for improvement, yet you aren't a top-notch speaker--yet...Your preparation and participation combined with a well researched, reasoned argument will sway me. Make sure you are civil. I can see through tricks/tactics to confuse. I do not appreciate condescension. I do appreciate explanations with the premise that I am intelligent and will be able to follow your argument/presentation if you are well prepared and have a good flow of reason.
christian towse
Salem Hills HS
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Jennie Ward
Salem Hills HS
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Hi! I'm a mom-judge. I have a master's degree and understand how to effectively use sources and evidence to construct an argument. I'm looking for well-constructed and articulate arguments with solid sources.
Keep spreading to a minimum.
Please include me in any flashing and/or email chains.
Allow access to any evidence after and during rounds.
Sign posting is appreciated.
I don't do time signals or time so please bring your own timer.
Teams should maintain a balance in speaking time during cross-ex.
Clean language, respect, and professionalism are required.