Jordan Berry - Loveless Academic Magnet Program High School

Hello!

I have been a coach and judge since 2015. Most debaters over the years categorize me as a traditional L/D judge. My chief weighing mechanism is usually framework (my undergraduate degree is in philosophy), but I can be persuaded to the contrary. I have no value hierarchy. I strive to keep personal views and ballot intervention away from my RFD. I will evaluate only those arguments brought up by the debaters.

Speed is an issue for me. This is primarily an education and communication activity. I highly doubt either Lincoln or Douglas themselves were spreading, and I've never seen spreading in any real-life situation aside from episodes of "Storage Wars." I do flow the round (though not cross), but "winning the flow" isn't the same as winning the round in some cases; this event is supposed to be persuasive and accessible, not a checklist of responses and replies. Thus, I always roll my eyes when one of my debaters complains about "lay" judges: in crafting a case/round, they should receive as much consideration as that ex-policy debater.

Other issues for me: do be respectful. Do engage meaningfully with the resolution. Do be honest. Do have fun.

Break a leg!

jordan.berry@mps.k12.al.us

P.S. All this extinction stuff is just debaters trolling, right?

SOOOOOOO TRAD.

Hello,

I have judged Speech and Debate for 1 year now. This is my first year as a Coach and I look forward to watching you compete!

While judging Lincoln-Douglas I keep personal views and opinions separate from judging, so I will judge purely off your framework. While I understand the personal benefits to spreading, I do not find speaking extremely fast to be in the spirit of true debate. As long as you speak clearly and it is comprehendible, I am fine with your choice of speed throughout the round. I will flow the round to ensure I understand each contention and how it relates to your value/value criterion. Please remain respectful and have a great time debating!

All the best!

Willing to give progressive a chance.

Hello my name is Judge Enjoli White! It is of great honor that you have chosen me to be your Congress, Big Question,speech, and debate judge. I have had my share and have won all pageantry, debate, and oratory competitions. I hold a criminal justice and bible degree, attended law school, and have credits in graduate level public administration coursework. I try to exalt my heavenly father in all that I do and ask that he be before me. Some of my past employers include the Governor's Legislative Affairs Office, Department of Labor, AL Attorney General's Office, American Cancer Society, Family Guidance Center, Covenant Gardens Florist, and Mary Kay Global.

I ask that my debaters be thorough utilizing all available materials and human resources. Don't let them catch you with your work undone. Be cordial, always shake your opponents hand and don't forget to smile. I truly believe that noone meets by happenstance. We all have purpose. We are all victorious! Thank you for your time and attention.

- Enjoli D. White