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Matthew Alvarez
Cary Academy
Last changed on
Sat February 10, 2024 at 4:00 AM EDT
I am a parent judge and fairly new to judging debate.
General Preferences
Please keep track of speech and prep time yourself and for your opponent.
Please talk slowly and clearly to better help me understand your arguments-Quality over quantity.
I like arguments that are logical and explained clearly. Examples are helpful.
I value cross-examination skills. Being able to think on your feet and attack an opponent's case can help win the round.
Please be civil towards your opponent. I do not tolerate racism, sexism, homophobia...you get the picture.
Emma Aquino
Cape Fear High School
None
Laurie Blumsack
Marvin Ridge High School
8 rounds
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Madison Boswell
Cumberland Polytechnic High School
Last changed on
Sat March 23, 2024 at 10:56 AM EDT
I like a nicely structured debate. Making the framework and definitions clear is important. However, I do not like for this to carry on. Make the structure clear and move on. You should not still be debating what the framework is in your last rebuttals.
I look for quality sources, not quantity
Debates that build off each other are the best. Don't debate at me, debate with your opponent.
I also look for speaking style. Since I am primarily a speech judge, I take speaking skills into account. Mumbling, speaking monotonously, over using hand movements, and stumbling will rank you lower.
Lastly, I just want the argument to make sense. Don't give me a convoluted, overly complex argument. Make it make sense.
Michelle Boswell
Cumberland Polytechnic High School
None
Thiane Carter
Apex Friendship High School
None
Shawn Chisholm
Bob Jones Academy
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Beth Cofer
Bob Jones Academy
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Brian Craig
Cumberland International Early College High School
None
Kim Eckstein
Apex Friendship High School
8 rounds
Last changed on
Mon January 8, 2024 at 6:07 AM EDT
I have been the sponsor of the Speech and Debate Team at Apex Friendship High School for the last eight years. This is my eighth year judging. I have taught English for 20 years and Speech for five.
1. Framework is critical. If you don't connect your evidence to your framework, you haven't succeeded.
2. Do not spread--I value quality over quantity.
3. I value strong CX skills--being able to think on your feet and attack an opponent's case is key to winning the round.
4. Civil discourse is expected.
Grace Holden
Cape Fear High School
None
Matthew Howes
Charlotte Catholic High School
None
Sheeza Hussain
Cary Academy
Last changed on
Sat February 10, 2024 at 3:24 AM EDT
Please use this email to disclose - sheezahussain@gmail.com
I am a parent judge and have been judging since 2016.
For the Novice debaters especially : I take this seriously and expect that you have invested the time and energy into doing the same. I am empathetic when I see a speaker has done the prep and is trying...I am not pleased when I see someone who is being flippant about the event or the opportunity to participate/compete.
Debate Preferences:
- I don’t mind fast talking – go for it – but I don’t like spreading. If you're going to talk fast, add me to the email chain.
- I flow….meaning I try to capture your key points and see if your opponent counters them (assuming the point is reasonable)
- If an opponent doesn’t respond to your point, I won’t automatically give you the point. I do, however, expect them to respond to every reasonable argument you put out there
- I know you will likely have a well-developed constructive speech, so I find myself more interested in how you counter and defend arguments
- I won’t tolerate personal attacks, discrimination or academic dishonesty
- I will evaluate your ability to advocate for your side and support it, realizing that both sides are usually not equal
- I enjoy clever arguments. Humor, emotive speaking and illustrative examples – we judge a lot of rounds and it’s nice to hear something creative or a creative approach to making a point
- If you have any questions for me, feel free to ask me before the round
Strike me if…
- You spread.. To me, if you're spreading, I might as well read the case myself while you sit there silently
- You are going to be so off-topic with your case that I wonder if we've changed topics
- You are going to use tricks or theory
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Speech Preferences: I want to get lost in what you're sharing with me -- I want to forget that I am judging and want to be left wanting more.
*For interp events (OI, DI, DUO, POI, DEC, etc), I am looking for characters that are well developed. I want it to be clear when you're building, when you hit the climax and how you make us feel in that moment. I appreciate when speakers use every tool available to them (within what's allowed) - facial expressions, gestures, vocal variety, etc. I want to see that you are so comfortable and familiar with the material that it feels natural, but I also want to feel your intensity and passion.
*For platform events (Extemp, OO, Info, etc), I look for a well-planned speech -- Does it have good structure? Do you have evidence to back up your points? Do you have a strong hook? Is it creative? Did you conclusion tie a bow on the gift that is your speech?
Melena Jenks
Bob Jones Academy
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Jareer Kassis
Northwest Guilford High School
None
Joshua Lederberger
Durham Academy
Last changed on
Wed February 21, 2024 at 12:27 PM EDT
Hi, My name is Joshua Lederberger. I am a recent graduate from the University of Florida with a dual degree in Business Administration and Media & Film Production. I have multiple years of experience in theater and performing arts. I have some experience judging a few tournaments but I am still relatively new, so please be sure to speak clearly and slowly.
For speech events, I will be able to evaluate you from an experienced and unbiased perspective focusing on pacing, pathos, and overall oratory ability.
For debate events, you should treat me as a traditional judge. I will be able to follow your arguments from a logical perspective, but I do not understand overly complex technical jargon or spreading.
Michele Lokitz
Cary Academy
None
Getachew Madebo
Apex Friendship High School
None
Vijay Mandhare
Cary Academy
8 rounds
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Cindy McCracken
Research Triangle High School
Last changed on
Sat January 13, 2024 at 3:42 AM EDT
I have been judging speech events since 2021, including at Nationals in 2022, where I attended a class on judging. I work hard to be well versed on the criteria for all the speech events and judge them accordingly. Overall I consider the choice of piece/quality of cutting; emotional connection to the piece and audience; confidence and eye contact; organization; and pacing.
Robert McCracken
Research Triangle High School
Last changed on
Thu January 25, 2024 at 2:39 PM EDT
I have been judging speech events since 2021. I look for presenters with a clearly demonstrated personal connection to a presentation/performance, no matter what the topic is. I also look for clear points or messages delivered with impact, whether that impact is made through strong argument or delivery, effective use of structure/wording, or compelling emotion.
Jesse McGee
Bob Jones Academy
Last changed on
Sat October 17, 2020 at 12:36 PM EDT
Hello,
I am a volunteer judge for my son's school in speech and debate events. Like most mercenaries, I go when and where I am asked. I am a trial by fire judge for better or worse. I have little to no formal training in speech or debate. Send me a short PDF or video clip and voila, I'm the expert. Well maybe not the expert, but I judge objectively. Hopefully my comments and clear and helpful.
Speech Events: Novice Reading, Story Telling, Dramatic/Humorous/Duo Interpretation, Declamation, Extemporaneous/Informative/Impromptu Speaking
Compulsories - adhere to any event compulsories. Cite titles and authors of reference pieces. Read from script if required, even if you know it by heart. Follow, but don't be afraid to stretch (grace period), time limits.
Vocal - Speak in articulate ??? at a pace that is easy to follow. Vary pace in an appropriate manor, but do not loose control of enunciation.
Physical - Comfortably use as much of the room as possible if movement is allowed. Keep one foot planted if movement is restricted. Always use facial animations and craft grand gestures to emphasize important moments of your performance.
Debate
Lincoln Douglas
Public Forum
Christina Miller
Bob Jones Academy
None
Aditi Mudireddy
William G. Enloe HS
None
Spencer Nicolay
Bob Jones Academy
None
Katrina Nilles
Charlotte Catholic High School
None
Ryan Pickney
Cumberland Polytechnic High School
None
Janae Poe
Cumberland International Early College High School
None
Alison Polasik
Apex Friendship High School
None
Vijaya Pulivarthi
Marvin Ridge High School
None
Mandy Roylance
Cary High High School
None
Neeraj Sachdeva
Cary Academy
None
Liam Skelly
Cape Fear High School
None
Evelyn Stackley
Cumberland Polytechnic High School
None
Brittanie Swinney
Massey Hill Classical High School
Last changed on
Fri January 5, 2024 at 3:44 AM EDT
Background info: Former Policy Debater (Ohio), History, Government and Econ Teacher (NC), American History Professor (NC) BA in History and Poli sci, MA in American History (emphasis on Women's history). I now coach LD, PF, Congress and Speech events and have had the pleasure of jumping into World Schools.
I'm pretty easy going and do not mind spreading in LD so long as you are clearly speaking when doing it. Not such a fan of PF speaking super quickly as that's not really the point of that event. Make good use of time but don't rush it. Outside of that in these events feel free to ask for any other concerns you may have. Happy to answer before a round starts.
Update on WSD: I do value the flow but also want to see WS norms happening in the round. Take POIs and engage with each other when time allows. I'm not a huge fan of first speech getting into refutation as two other speeches do that I would rather 1st speech take some POIs and develop your sides case. Please remember this is WSD US centric arguments happen based on the motion but I really value some international attention happening regardless of motion as I think it shows broader understanding of the World as a whole .Not to mention a countries decisions do not occur in a bubble and international events do impact other countries decisions, US included.
Donna Tanner
Union Pines High School
None
Kristen Taylor
Durham Academy
Last changed on
Fri February 9, 2024 at 12:12 PM EDT
My first 20 years of coaching were devoted almost exclusively to policy debate. My second 20 years were spent on every other forensic event. I am a fan of both speech and debate with PF as my personal favorite. Coming from a policy background has helped to mold my judging preferences:
What I like:
Clash - arguments only
Respectful crossfires
Evidence that actually supports the argument it is supposed to
IMPACTS - if you don’t have impacts, you won’t win; if you don’t link your impacts, you won’t win
I actually care about topicality and talking about the actual resolution
Real world issues plus a comparison of pro world vs con world
What I don’t like:
Ks
Plans
Rudeness
Unintelligible grand crossfires because everyone is talking over each other
Squirrelly arguments
HOLLERING
I don’t mind some speed, but policy garble won’t fly.
I look forward to direct clash in a respectful environment with well vetted ev supporting real world issues.
Alayah Tedder
Durham Academy
None
Lauri Trotter
Bob Jones Academy
None
David Tyson
Charlotte Catholic High School
None
Tara Tyson
Charlotte Catholic High School
None
Mindy Vulpis
Apex Friendship High School
None
Robert Watson
Apex Friendship High School
None
Roni Winston
South View High School
None
Dallas Wrege
Cary Academy
None