Langan Tournament at Shikellamy
2019
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Sunbury,
PA/US
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Sarah Borland
E.L. Meyers High School
Last changed on
Sun March 8, 2020 at 6:19 AM EDT
I am a non-interventionist judge. I only judge on evidence and arguments presented in round by the debaters. Speed is fine but enunciation is key as are strong tags. Not my responsibility to tell you in round you are not clear. I willl vote on any argument as long as it is justified.
Brittany Bunting-Specht
Selinsgrove Area High School
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Emily Cook
E.L. Meyers High School
8 rounds
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Jameel Durrani
Southern Lehigh
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Sydney Edwards
Lewisburg Area High School
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Victoria Fischer
Danville Area HS
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Mon January 8, 2024 at 7:54 AM EDT
I like to see content backed by sources, as well as clean debate. Do not personally attack your opponent, and I do not like spreading - nor will I vote for your side if I can't understand a word you're saying. Vocal intonation, vocal modulation, dynamic voice, appropriate pacing and pausing, clear enunciation, eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures are all tools that can support your presentation. Spreading and gish galloping in my opinion are NOT tools. Be honest and respectful in your presentation. Focus on framework and the value. Not one to disclose.
Kassie Gelnett
Selinsgrove Area High School
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Maryann N. Harrington
Pocono Mountain West High School
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David Kerr
E.L. Meyers High School
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Tue February 12, 2019 at 2:29 PM EDT
During an LD round a competitor must be able speak clearly and unhesitatingly. But, a competitor should never speak at a pace impossible to understand or judge. Failure to do so may affect scoring during the round. Also, LD should strictly be a value debate, without plans or policy debate style data dumping: which may also affect scoring during the round
Elizabeth Ludwig
Danville Area HS
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Fri January 29, 2021 at 7:41 AM EDT
I like to see content backed by sources, as well as clean debate. Do not personally attack your opponent, and I do not like spreading - nor will I vote for your side if I can't understand a word you're saying.Vocal intonation, vocal modulation, dynamic voice, appropriate pacing and pausing, clear enunciation, eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures are all tools that can support your presentation. Spreading and gish galloping in my opinion are NOT tools. Be honest and respectful in your presentation.
Richard Ludwig
Danville Area HS
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Thu January 18, 2024 at 8:56 AM EDT
My strength is in speech and I have years of both coaching and judging students in every speech event. I also have several years coaching and judging debate as well. When presenting (regardless of what event you are in) you have multiple tools available to use to enhance, PERSUADE and connect with your audience. Vocal intonation, vocal modulation, dynamic voice, appropriate pacing and pausing, CLEAR ENUNCIATION, eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures are all tools that can support your presentation. Whether you're presenting an interpretation, an oratory, or a position in a debate use those tools. While debating, present your argument, your facts, your position and connect it all to persuade me you're correct. Spreading and gish galloping in my opinion are NOT tools and if you choose those tactics I will not be happy and your rank will reflect that mis-step. Also DO NOT waste your time telling me why I should be voting for you when you should be persuading me. In Congressional Debate be strategic in asking questions to better position your argument. Additionally, always move the debate forward. Be HONEST and RESPECTFUL in your presentation.
Katherine Peachey
Southern Columbia Area High School Forensics
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Alison Polly
Troy High School - Troy, PA
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Scott Prince
E.L. Meyers High School
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Kaylin Richards
Shikellamy HS
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Jun Shu
State College HS
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Craig Specht
Shikellamy HS
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Sara Woznock
E.L. Meyers High School
8 rounds
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