North Catholic Invitational
2020
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Hybrid/Pittsburgh,
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Diane Boor
Holy Trinity Catholic High School
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Kristin Groninger
Peters Township High School
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Ben Hrehocik
Upper St Clair High School
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Sat December 12, 2020 at 8:22 AM EDT
its about time I give back to the people via my amazing judging skills
I am the most competitive judge there is rivalling judge judy and have judged the best tournaments that ever will exist so watch yourself and don't be too starstruck and also if you would like to provide patronage my paypal (I will not settle for less than two million dollars) is: https://www.truthbrary.org/
I am level 31 in Wizard101 so I do have a lot of experience
I am completely immune to bias, my brain operates like a machine, all criticism bounces off because my methods are perfect in every way, so if you disagree you will receive the death penalty... I know literally everything so please refrain from saying wrong facts
CONGRESS: please treat congress like a colosseum the more opponents you obliterate the more likely I will give you a thumbs up, also you can treat me like an emperor, I value showmanship then fighting spirit then facts and logic
OTHER EVENTS: please do not put me as a judge in other events
if I am the urgent last resort then please put me out of my misery
John Jarecki
Fairview High School (PA)
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Michele Lannis
North Allegheny
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Sarah Lew
Hill Top Preparatory School
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Zain Masri
McDowell HS
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John Pivetz
Bethel Park High School
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Susan Rehorek
North Catholic High School
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Daniel Speer
Upper St Clair High School
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Fri February 10, 2023 at 10:49 AM EDT
CONGRESS:First and foremost, facts and data, with IMPACTS (why your point is important). Second, an effective speaking presentation (good eye contact, emotion, effective hand motions, etc.). Third, clash and rebuttal. You get a 6 if you use good evidence to make unique points, and present them in an engaging, unforced fashion, and defend yourself in crossfire by getting at the root of the argument and/or giving succinct counter-arguments.
SPEECH: Obviously, nothing that breaks the event guidelines (e.g. touching the floor, going beyond the grace period, etc.). Otherwise, I am looking for a performance that conveys the emotional feelings of both performer and author(s), or makes a clear and powerful claim/commentary. I consider it the mark of a good piece if I get lost in the performance (can almost visualize the story in my mind in addition to on the stage) and have to drag myself out to write comments.
DEBATE: Most events I am a lay judge, so I will be going off of my overall feeling for the round, but I try to pay attention to the flow and sources. The best cases highlight their clashes and explain why they matter, without straining the impact.
Dave Watson
Upper St Clair High School
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Jacki Weaver
Shady Side Academy
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Frank Wilbert
Deer Lakes High School
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Tue August 24, 2021 at 5:57 PM EDT
I was a former competitor in Original Oratory, Congress, Commentary, and Impromptu. I have also made it to the State Tournament for Impromptu advancing to the quarterfinals round. Also, I was the previous president of the Speech and Debate team at Deer Lakes High School. I have judged for numerous years in the Pittsburgh District and other online tournaments after high school. In 2019-2020, I was the coach for the Deer Lakes High School Speech and Debate team.
Judging Experience
I am very familiar with all of the types of speech events. For debate events, I have judged as a parliamentarian in Congress as well as judged numerous rounds of Public Form debate and Lincoln Douglas. My main area of interest in judging is primarily speech events.
Dawn Zahorchak
North Hills High School
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