Pumpkinstakes
2022
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Watertown,
SD/US
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Cassidy May Hughes
Horace High School
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Kahden Mooney
Watertown High School
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Last changed on
Tue January 2, 2024 at 4:59 PM CST
Policy
I still believe debate is a communication event. I do not like rounds consisting of throwing as much as humanly possible at the proverbial wall and hoping that something will stick. Debaters should focus on well-reasoned arguments that actually apply to the case being debated. If I can't understand what is being debated because of speed or because it isn't clearly explained, I will not consider it in my decision. I do not prefer kritiks or other random theory arguments. I will vote as a stock issues or policy maker judge.
LD
I am a traditional LD judge. I like to hear a value and contentions that apply to the value and the resolution. Communication is important to me. Debaters should weigh arguments and tell me why they should win the round.
Public Forum
Debaters should communicate and run arguments that clash with those of the other team. I flow arguments and do consider drops, but debaters need to point out which issues are most important. The final focus for each team should be where the debaters frame the round and tell me why I should vote for them. I expect debaters to be polite.
Nick Thiel
Watertown High School
Last changed on
Wed January 24, 2024 at 12:03 AM EST
I competed in Public Forum Debate and International Extemp
Oral interpretation
I like the idea of different characters. I like very developed voices and pitch for each character. I like being walked through a story. I vote highest on emotion showed in character.
Extemporaneous Speaking
You will score higher if your points are structured, well timed and impacted out to the answer of your question. Tie your intro to your conclusion. I like the use of evidence to answer your argumentation.
Public Forum
I vote really hard on impact calc and good weighing. The way to get speaker points with me is to read case exceptionally well and have a structured summary with voters. Have a structured, numbered, and signposted rebuttal. Have a final focus that writes my ballot for me.
Lincoln Douglas
Truth over Tech
I view LD with a traditional lens.
Kathy Tyler
Milbank High School
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Sun November 17, 2024 at 10:58 AM CST
I am a down to earth judge. Organization and presentation are the keys to a winning round. Fast speaking will get you nowhere; and may cost you a round if the round is close.
Fancy jargon will not gain you any points, nor will nasty crossfires. I appreciate common sense, professionalism, and good grammar! Civility is a must!
Just debate the resolution; be organized; have a good time; good luck.