White Swan
2019
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White Swan,
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Dave Carlson
Wenatchee High School
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Sat January 13, 2024 at 9:52 AM EDT
I like a traditional, value-centric debate. The clash of value / criterion is critical, and supporting contentions should be clearly linked. I do not mind unique approaches to the topics, but I prefer the focus to reaming on the value clash and ability to show its influence on the contentions and evidence chosen. Extended analysis can include social impact, both pro and con.
Brandon Charbonnel
D D Eisenhower HS
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DeeDee Gualco
Chiawana High School
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Heidi Hendrixson
Ephrata HS
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Breanne Hill
Toppenish High School
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Sara Hyde
Chiawana High School
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Mon April 15, 2024 at 7:08 AM PDT
I am a coach (Washington) with most of my skills and training in speech. My high school events (Oregon and Montana) were oratory and interps. When it comes to debate, I am not as experienced though I have been judging it regularly at smaller local tournaments. I have been coaching for over 5 years and attended nationals 3 times. I did judge Big Questions at nationals one year.
I prefer traditional LD and a conversational speaking pace. This is a values debate so you should focus on convincing me that your value is more applicable and that your criterion uphold it better than the opponents. It isn't about how many points you win, but winning the most important ones. If you can show that your side also upholds your opponents value- even better.
Coming from the speech side of things, I appreciate clear roadmaps and organization and speaking skills. Make me want to keep listening (or at least not want to stop). You can have a personality.
I am not a fan of tricks or trying to make it so there's nothing your opponent can really argue against. I want to see both sides being able to bring good ideas and counter things their opponents says. I want this to be a tough decision. Respect your opponents and me and have fun.
Vicky Hyde
Chiawana High School
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Marcos Naves
D D Eisenhower HS
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Fri March 19, 2021 at 3:23 AM PDT
A stance of assumed ignorance will be taken, only information presented in cases will be taken into consideration when weighing cases.
Note speed when presenting case is fine however keep in mind if attempting to speak in a manner that Opp isn't able that completely comprehend all pts that perhaps I am also unable to follow.
Jourdan Plante
Chiawana High School
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Sara Totten
Chiawana High School
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