Evan Arena- Class of 2026

Email for email chains or questions: evanarena26@marist.com

Current Debater- Marist School Varsity Debater

Policy Debate

I went to Georgetown camp this summer. I have knowledge of the topic.

Overall, I like technically clean debating. Tell me where to flow, and I'll flow it there. Tell me in your rebuttals what I'm voting on.

Speed is fine, but be clear. Especially online, it isn't always easy to understand people so keep that in mind. Analytics need to be slower than cards.

Use all of CX if you can, end a speech, or CX if you're out of things to say. I think it's more strategic to concede 20 seconds than to let your opponents prep for that time. Try to use all of your speech time. It doesn't look good when you are just standing there. Make something up. Be nice in CX.

CPs: CPs need to be competitive. For condo, I usually don't vote unless it is extreme. 1-3 off case I usually stand towards condo good, but you can always win that it is bad. You need to make me believe that it is bad or good.

DA: Not really much to say. Link, UQ. Win it, make it make sense.

Order matters. Put your offense first. 2AR and 2NR: Slim down your arguments. Start with your strongest argument and tell me why you should win. Make it clear.

email: vchavezramirez25@marist.com

Senior at Marist School. Policy and PF for 2yrs

I am an intermediate judge and prefer off-time roadmaps to help follow the flow of the debate. Please avoid spreading; if you do plan to spread, sharing your cases in advance is appreciated. I value clear and straightforward communication, so please avoid using jargon. It's important to be respectful to all participants throughout the round.

Most importantly, remember to have fun and enjoy the debate!

Marist School (Class of 25')

Hi y'all my name is Faiza!

here is my email for chains: faizakhaled25@marist.com

I’m a fourth year competitor for Marist! I primarily compete in POI & INFO (and other speech events) but did a little policy way back when and also judge public forum, so I understand the debate basics. It is to your benefit to treat me like a lay judge, but that being said, there are a couple things you can do to increase your chance of winning

1) Slow down! Your goal is to be persuasive, not make as many arguments as possible. Use your time to your advantage, but remember, quality over quantity. A short but fully developed speech is much more impactful to me rather than a lengthy speech that regurgitates your case redundantly and doesn't extend or weigh the opposing sides case or show any impact. Clarity over speed.

- On the note of time, respect the time of both your judges as well as the other competitors. This applies to everyone in terms of being prepared to start the debate on time as well as during the debate round, especially during prep time.

2) Signpost, if you tell me to write something down I’ll definitely be included on my flow.

3) Use cross to highlight important parts of the debate, if I hear it more often I’ll remember it.

4) Weigh! I think that weighing your case with the opposing side is a fantastic mechanism to contest the opposing argument while creating nuance within your own argument in a effective and efficient way. Also, extend every part of your argument and show its impact.

5) Extend.

6) Speaking points will be based on clarity and quality.

7) Unless it is serious, theory should be avoided.

Remember to have fun and be respectful! If an argument seems true it will be more likely to decide my ballot. I’ll only evaluate arguments made in the round, but I come from a background that emphasizes persuasion. Good luck!

Rex Nassah- Class of 2026

Email for email chains or questions: RexNassah26@marist.com

Current Debater- Marist School Varsity Debater

Speech: Original Oratory (Former Policy Debater)

I've been to state. I have knowledge of the topic.

Overall, I like technically clean debating. Tell me the order so I know where to flow. Tell me in your rebuttals for what I'm voting on.

Speaking quickly is good, but be clear so I can understand you. Analytics must be slower than cards so I can understand the data.

Utilize all of CX if you can, conclude a speech, or CX if you run out of things to say. Be sociable and friendly in CX to me and your opponents. Push to use all the duration in your speech I think it's wiser than just ending it and conceding prep time for your opponent.

CPs: CPs need to be competitive. I usually tilt towards condo good so don't read overly much off-case (1-3 off is good). If your aff, you could use your time to present to me why condo is bad, helping me believe it is bad could help you win.

DA: I like most DAs to win it, construct it to make sense, and relate to the plan.

Jayden Rachal- Class of 2026

email: jaydenrachal26@marist.com

Current Debater- Marist School Varsity Debater

Policy Debate-

I went to Georgetown camp this summer and have current topic knowledge.

I like clean debating; tell me in your rebuttals why I am voting for you. Guide my flows.

Rebuttals-Put your winning argument first and have a strong impact calc. It's strategic if you are aff to kick an adv and for neg to kick an off.

Condo- Typically I lean toward Condo Good however, if you read an excessive amount of off I would understand the affs argument. Also if your aff and you miss an arg because of time, you could use that to explain why Condo is bad.

DA- I like most DAs: Make sure you extend your arguments well.

CP- Make them competitive, and theory is good.