Sequoyah Spotlight SpeechDramaDebate Tournament
2020
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Tahlequah,
OK/US
Speech Paradigm List
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Jody Batie
Haskell HS
None
Cheyann Benn
Haskell HS
8 rounds
None
Eddie Blackmon
Haskell HS
8 rounds
None
Catherine Blair
Mannford HS
8 rounds
None
Jalen Davis
Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences
8 rounds
None
Desi Dees
Muldrow HS
None
Jennifer Hallum
Muldrow HS
None
Stormy Howell
Okmulgee High School
None
Kate Hughes
Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences
8 rounds
Last changed on
Fri March 1, 2024 at 4:35 AM CDT
LD/PF: I flow diligently, but I want you to speak pretty, too. I'm okay with speed, but not spreading. Don't make warrantless claims, please. I'll listen to any idea, no matter how bizarre, if you have cards for it. Be polite and sportsmanlike, above all else.
WSD: I'm most often a PF/LD judge. I want you to use lots of examples to illustrate claims you're making. This format of debate is 50% longer than the 40-ish minute attention span that PF and LD have cultivated in me as a judge, so I want you to speak engagingly. Command the room.
CX: I'm a traditional judge all the way. I do not care at all for jargon. This is a speaking activity; go slow and be clear and I'll flow it. Explain it to me like I'm 5.
Last changed on
Fri January 26, 2024 at 11:09 AM CDT
A brief background: I was a competitor for four years at Keys High School. I participated in Policy debate between 2009-2012 and along with my partner was the State Champion in the 4A Division in 2012. I have also medaled at State in Standard Oratory and Foreign Extemp. He/Him
Extemp: The most important thing to me is that your speech is constructed well; I will vote for a well-organized speech with sub-par delivery over a well-delivered speech that seems to be written haphazardly. Having a solid preview-> view -> review structure tends to help with this. I like it when speakers clearly tie the introductions to their speeches to the main topic they will be talking about, and give a satisfying conclusion after their review. Signposting with phrases like "Now, onto my second point..." helps make it clear which of your points you are talking about. I also like it when speakers make a clear distinction between information that is cited evidence and information is their own analysis. Please tell me if you want your time signals going up (I show you how many minutes you have used) or going down (I show you how many minutes you have left).
CX: I lean towards being a Policymaker judge, meaning I look at the world both teams present to me and vote for the world I would more like to live in. That being said, I vote for what I see in the round and I like it when teams tell me the issues I should be voting on in the rebuttals. I don't handle spreading as well as some other judges and prefer it if speakers slow down at least for the slugs and citations on their cards. Brief roadmaps and good signposting (e.g. "Now, onto the topicality...") helps me flow and will make it much easier to vote for you. I appreciate it when arguments are well-organized and clear to understand. I am open to kritikal and theory-based arguments but will find it easier to vote for these things if you do a good job of convincing me why I should vote for them in your rebuttal speeches.
LD and other debate formats I am less familiar with but still appreciate when competitors clearly line out voting issues and give me solid reasons to vote for them in their rebuttal speeches.
Feel free to ask if you have any specific questions before the round. Competing is tough under normal circumstances and is made even more frustrating when having to deal with technology-based issues. Good luck!
Angela Johnson
Okmulgee High School
8 rounds
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Malcolm Johnson
Okmulgee High School
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Deleea Meeker
Verdigris HS
8 rounds
Last changed on
Tue June 16, 2020 at 4:48 AM CDT
CX-
Stock Issues
Make sure taglines are clear
Do not spread too fast - evidence matters and I need to hear it to understand your case
Do not like topicality arguments-fine to mention if you feel argument is non-topical, however do not waste excessive time and allow judge to determine if the argument is or is not topical.
Do your best to present on case arguments. If Neg ignores the AFF and presents only generic attacks, you will lose points, please debate the AFFs case.
If you run a K or counter plan, make sure you do you fully vet and present your arguments. These options require more convincing.
Prefer you not to go nuclear unless it is necessary.
Matt Meeker
Verdigris HS
None
Kelly Morgan
Tulsa School of Arts and Sciences
8 rounds
Last changed on
Wed May 11, 2022 at 9:44 AM CDT
I appreciate arguments that are evidence-based, from the least-biased sources possible, and presented in a calm way. Normally-paced speech is appreciated. I have been judging speech and debate events as a fellow teacher for a few years, but I still feel new to this.
Jami Murphy
Sequoyah-Tahlequah
None
Ashlee Overall
Mannford HS
8 rounds
None
Penelope Oyler
Mannford HS
8 rounds
I absolutely cannot judge spreading. My brain does not absorb argument that fast, so slow down for the old folks.
CX
I do not have a great deal of experience with CX so an emphasis on tag lines helps.
I understand better when you explain the harms and solvency of your plan. Same goes for counter-plan.
I appreciate debate on topicality, but please don't waste a great deal of time there...especially on repetitive argument.
LD
I clearly want to see that the debate is concerning a moral issue- not one of policy. Do argue value and criterion. Credibility of sources may outweigh more recent dates. Do not get sucked into your opponents spreading by thinking you have to address every argument he/she brought up...I probably didn't understand them all anyway. You will win more points from me by adhering to my request for reasonable speed.
PF
Convince me.
Ruby Phelps
Muldrow HS
None
Josie Scott
Okmulgee High School
None
Chad Smith
Sequoyah-Tahlequah
8 rounds
None