Hi, I'm Ruby.

I debate for Millennium Brooklyn High School.

1. Contentions should be clearly laid out. (Ex. My first contention is...) This makes it easier for both me and your opponents to follow along with your case.

2. Please try not to spread. I need to be able to understand your contentions in order to take notes.

3. I need you to have strong evidence to back up all claims. I prefer statistics and numbers over anecdotes however I understand that there are topics where the evidence is mostly anecdotal.

4. Please be able to give your source when asked.

5. It is important that you have a strong impact and that you prove to me why your impact is more important than your opponents.

One last note: Please tell me and your opponents which side of the debate you will be speaking on, your speaker position, and your pronouns.

Hello Debate Scholars,

I love to see well developed and researched contentions. The more concise and endepth evidence the better. I enjoy when scholars are aware and show compassion for communities and for topics that focus on tough social and political issues. It is important for debaters to have a solid understanding of the various stories, narratives and experiences of the stakeholders involved within each issue. I appreciate culturally relevant stances that embrace and tackle deep rooted issues surrounding race, racism, discrimination, identity and equity. I most enjoy when debate scholars try their very best to present clear, concise and solution based speeches that uphold the dignity and respect for every person involved in their speech. I have been coaching middle school and high school debate for 7 years. My teams have won League, State and National Championships. It is with great honor that I am fortunate to see debate scholars who debate with love, respect and a great spirit of competitiveness for their craft.

Sincerely,

Chiara D. Fuller

Hi, I'm Justin. I wasn't a debater in school, but have grown to love high school debate in part because I: a) have a performing arts background, b) was raised by lawyers, c) at work, enjoy coaching members of my team on presenting and public speaking, and d) am inspired by what debate has meant to my high school aged daughter.

Respect, integrity, confidence - Tirado