UIL ESC7 Congress Region
2020
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Hallsville,
TX/US
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Dylan Bellew
Ore City H S
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Allison Buckley
Henderson High School
Last changed on
Tue February 13, 2024 at 6:33 AM CDT
Respect is always top priority, both toward the judge(s) and toward opponents.
Clash is important, as are drops. Always give roadmaps so your judge can flow easier.
If I write on your ballot any weak spots in your case/argument, please know that I didn't take them into account when determining who won the round. Only points made be your opponent were factored in; those are just for you to know so you can improve your case.
Christopher Dickson
Hallsville Speech and Debate
Last changed on
Wed January 3, 2024 at 2:59 AM CDT
I am a coach of all forms of speech and debate events. I competed at the high school and collegiate level in interp, speech and debate.
Debate:
I would consider myself tab with a default to policymaker. I would prefer debaters establish what I should vote on and how to weigh the round. I believe it is important for the debaters to tell me why arguments are important and why they are winning it. I will vote on anything and I will not vote on anything all at the same time. It's important for you to tell me where to vote. I do not like hearing arguments that are completely squirrel of the topic at hand (ie: scream K). Feel me to ask questions if you have concerns or questions. I would prefer speakers be slow down and be very clear on the tag lines, dates and theory arguments. Speed is fine and I can flow it. I will yell "clear" if you are not.
Speech:
Organization & Clarity with supporting documentation is key. When I am judging these events, I am looking for clear justification for the topic you chose. I am looking for you to be clear in your overall organization, but the internal thesis of your ideas need to be developed and organized also. I believe ethos, logos and pathos need to be developed and deployed each and every time you speak.
Interp:
I am looking for originality. I am looking at individuals to create clear and distinct characters. I need to see you develop strong, believable characters. Tell your story.
Clarity:
If you have questions, please feel free to ask.
Sharon Alane Fowler Hickman
Longview High School
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JP Fugler
Lindale High School
Last changed on
Wed January 3, 2024 at 1:22 AM CDT
CX Debate
I consider myself to be a Tab judge, but I also have more of a traditional background. I'm comfortable evaluating the style of argumentation presented in the round. However, I don't have as much experience evaluating policy debate rounds this year as I typically would because of the online format. That means I'm not as familiar with the literature, so be mindful of that. I recommend that you explain to me how there's a path to vote for you in the rebuttals. Tell me how you think arguments should be weighed in the round.
Speech
In interp, I look for a clear storyline and development of characters. I expect to see a teaser and an intro that justifies the selection/tells me why the performance matters.
In platform and limited prep, I listen for effective speech construction, meaningful content, and smooth yet conversational delivery. I like the use of humor and other elements to add personality to the speech.
Carrie Langham
Cushing HS
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Adam Lightfoot
Cumberland Academy High School
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Gavvy Lott
Athens High School
Last changed on
Tue February 6, 2024 at 10:48 AM CDT
i have a lot of experience and do a lot of tings ‼️ just do whatever you do best and tell me how to evaluate.
Rita Riggins
Troup High School
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Mon January 8, 2024 at 4:14 AM CDT
I do require debaters to give me voters and impact calculus. Good clean clash and arguments.
Rebuttals are very important.
I hate speed readers and spreading. You must articulate. You are learning how not only to be be great debaters but how to be the best public speakers possible. If I can't understand your point of view why on earth would I vote for your point of view.
Most important: Be respectful.
Emily Sowell
Shelbyville High School
Last changed on
Tue January 2, 2024 at 3:16 PM CDT
Policy -
I would consider myself a traditional stock issues judge. I understand that debate is evolving and changing and I try to consider myself open to new ideas and approaches. Kritiques and new approaches to framework are not my favorite arguments, but I will listen to them and try to evaluate the round based on what I am hearing and not just my own preferences. I value that debaters are professional and courteous to each other. It is acceptable to have command of the CX period, but another to be rude. If you ask a question, allow it to be answered. I will listen to K and CP's but I prefer traditional arguments such as T's, D/A's, solvency, inherency, harms, etc. . I do not mind new arguments in the 2NC. (This is not required but it makes the round more interesting so speeches do not become repetitive.) I do not mind speed as long as I can flow it. Please provide a roadmap before speaking but be aware that I will time them. I will be the official timekeeper, but it is helpful, especially in the virtual platform where I am muted, that debaters also time themselves.
I consider speech and debate to be one of the hardest and most rewarding things that a student can challenge themselves to be part of. Congratulations on choosing it and good luck!
Ryan Stokes
Pine Tree High School
Last changed on
Fri January 12, 2024 at 3:41 AM CDT
LD: I would consider myself a traditional style LD judge. I enjoy listening to argumentation on Value, Criterion, and other Framework arguments. If I feel like the Framework debate is a wash I look to the impacts of the Affirmative and Negative worlds. The team that shows me the strongest impact arguments using Time Frame, Magnitude, and Probability will get my vote.
CX: I weigh stock issues and T arguments first. If the Aff loses on any stock issues or T they lose the round. After that I look to the impact calculus at the end of the round. I will flow DA, T, CP, and Ks from the Negative.
Catherine Taylor
Union Grove ISD
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