The Philhistorian Middle School and High School Championship
2021
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NSDA Campus,
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Anshu Bansiya
The Golden State Academy
None
Jeffrey Cao
The Golden State Academy
None
Adriana Chan
Velásquez-Liangyi Leadership Academy
None
Qing Chang
Stratagem Learning
None
Katherine Coonce
Marian Hope Academy
None
Terry Zhuohua Feng
Velásquez-Liangyi Leadership Academy
None
Veronica Galvez
Velásquez-Liangyi Leadership Academy
None
Lisa Guo
Velásquez-Liangyi Leadership Academy
None
Shaloo Jeswani
The Golden State Academy
None
Ruchi Jethwa
Dougherty Valley Bridge
Last changed on
Fri April 30, 2021 at 8:48 AM PDT
School Affiliations: Dougherty Valley Bridge
Judging/Event Types: Congress
Even though this is my first year judging- third event, I have a fairly good understanding of Judging Congressional Debate. I have two kids. One now a College Freshman. Both my kids have been in Speech & Debate since the very start of middle school.
*For me speaking well is as important as what you are saying. That being said you don't have to change your pace for me. I can follow you.
*Things that will help me make a decision at the end of each round are Clear arguments, Impacts that will show the depth of knowledge of your argument and a good flow.
*I will be taking notes.
*Ask questions, have refutations and evidences that show you are engaged in the round.
*Last but not the least be respectful towards your fellow debaters.
Goodluck !
Deepti Kalsi
College Prep
Last changed on
Fri January 19, 2024 at 6:10 PM PDT
Former Policy debator
Frequently judge in both speech and debate events (judging as of 2017).
In events involving cross-x, fine with rapid fire style of questioning so long as it's civil and not rude.
For Debate events, particularly PoFo and Policy, tend to vote based on Topicality. Flow judge, ok with spreading (though can be problematic with virtual tournaments if bandwidth/audio gets choppy).
For I.E. Speech events, determine rankings based on overall cohesiveness of supporting arguments, clear layout and roadmap, body language, facial expressions, pacing of speech, vocal tonal variation, and delivery. For OO/Duo Interp, clear transitions and being able to follow performer(s) interpretation of piece, along with all other criteria listed above for I.E.
Chrishma Karkada
The Golden State Academy
Last changed on
Sat February 10, 2024 at 6:32 AM EDT
Hey guys,
LD
I’m a parent judge, but I have some familiarity with more progressive argumentation. I’m going to do everything I can to make it a productive round for you, but please make sure you do everything you can to make sure that I’m able to do that.If you get put in front of me for a round, please make sure you do the following:
-Send a speech doc WITH basic analytics. I don’t need your speech word for word, but make sure it’s organized, in the right order, and make sure I can follow along.
-Send me a speech doc of the 1ac before the round. I will flow it and read it to understand.
-Don’t spread outside of contentions. If you go anything faster than conversational in the rebuttal, I will be unable to flow you. I will call clear if you’re unclear.
-I strongly recommend that you stick to utilitarian arguments, as those are the most logically true and easy for me to adjudicate. Make sure that you do a ton of impact calculus, as that’s what determines the round. Tell me why your side is more likely to cause extinction/is going to cause it faster, etc.
-If you HAVE to read another type of argument, do so at your own risk - it is entirely possible that I misunderstand an argument and can’t vote off of it. But here’s my thoughts:
-K - From my understanding, a kritik can function like a normal contention, but with different framework and impact. If you run something really bizarre and weird, I may not be able to understand it - something critiquing capitalism or racism might be easier to understand.
-Theory/Topicality - Don’t unnecessarily use this. I find it very difficult to judge this type of debate. If something actually happened, go ahead, but try your very best to avoid it as I don't know much about these arguments.
-Philosophy - I do not know how to judge this
-Tricks - I do not know how to judge this
EXTEMP
I don’t know if paradigms for Extemp is the norm, but I have one anyway in case you wanted to take a look.
I’m going to weigh both performance and substance quite highly. A well delivered speech full of awful analysis is just as bad as a badly delivered speech with good analytics. I will say that I have the most experience with Interp events, so I do enjoy a speech which is delivered in an upbeat, confident manner over a more monotonous dump of facts.
I’ll default to the following time signals
-down from 5 every minute
-C at 30,
-Count down from 10
Please give me at least 2-3 solid pieces of evidence per argument. Please don’t make blatantly false statements or give me a speech with fabricated data/analysis. A very well delivered speech talking about Barack Obama the Republican is not going to go over well!
As we’re online, I’m going to be very lenient to those with technology issues. If you drop out or cut out, I’ll do everything I can to make sure you get to give your speech in it’s entirety, at least as much as the tournament permits.
Please do not cheat! It is VERY obvious if you’re looking at your outline during your speech. I’ll give you a LOT of leeway, given that you’ll inevitably have to look at the timer, have your eyes stray from the camera, etc, but make sure that you just look somewhere near the computer for the entirety of your speech. Cheating on that helps nobody and certainly won’t help you grow.
Overall, just do your best, good luck, and most importantly - HAVE FUN!!
Anil Kasinadhuni
Velásquez-Liangyi Leadership Academy
Last changed on
Sat February 6, 2021 at 5:28 AM PDT
I judge and rate based on comparative rating of the following elements of the presentation - quality of content, timing and flow of speech, confidence in arguments and defense, body language, references/examples used to support the topic. Good luck!
Yoga Kumaravel
Dougherty Valley Bridge
8 rounds
Last changed on
Thu January 4, 2024 at 11:34 PM PDT
Hello,
I am Yogapriya Kumaravel. I represent Dougherty Valley High School.
Even though my children do debate I have judged very few rounds but I will take notes and do my best.
I strongly value evidence.
Speech:
Impromptu:
- presentation is very important
- judge based on how well topic is incorporated in speech
- effectiveness of analysis will be considered
Humorous Interp:
- should feel real and not forced
Dramatic Interp:
- facial expression and voice inflection are very important for dramatic interp
- strong emotional connection to words being spoken
James Kyle
Nova 42 Academy
None
Ellie Lau
Velásquez-Liangyi Leadership Academy
None
Sofia Lifson
Beverly Hills High School
None
Jennifer Liu
Velásquez-Liangyi Leadership Academy
None
Katelyn Ma
Velásquez-Liangyi Leadership Academy
None
Megan Merhar
La Reina
None
Pankaj Mittal
Dougherty Valley High School
Last changed on
Sun December 20, 2020 at 3:18 AM PDT
I am a parent judge and have been judging for last 3 years. I like to judge on how effectively team has put forward their arguments and address specific points highlighted by opposing team. Delivery should be slow and clear so that it is easy to understand and follow.
Jenifer Montgomery
QD Learning
None
Edward Park
Beverly Hills High School
None
Pad Sadagopan
The Golden State Academy
Last changed on
Sat March 27, 2021 at 9:42 AM PDT
I'm a parent judge. I've been judging various tournaments, specifically debates, for many years. I prefer slow, clear, and structured arguments.
Ganapathy Sankar
The Golden State Academy
Last changed on
Sat January 20, 2024 at 11:57 PM PDT
Parent Judge:
Don't spread, make sure to make your arguments clear.
All responses to constructive must be in rebuttal. If an argument is not extended through FF & Summary, then it won't count. Make sure to frontline your defense against the opponents through all speeches as well.
Sign post
ganu.sankar@gmail.com -- add to the email chain
Nirav Shah
Dougherty Valley High School
Last changed on
Tue February 27, 2024 at 3:44 AM PDT
Intro: My Name is Nirav Shah and I Will Be Your Judge Today. I Am a Traditional Flow Pf Judge With Extensive Experience. I Flow All Speeches With Great Detail. My Son is a Debater for Dougherty Valley (Ivan). I've Judged at Gtoc, Cal Rr, Stanford, Berk, Presentation, Asu, Cal States, and So Much More.
General Pf Preferences: I Try to Keep My Evaluation Exclusively to the Flow. In-round Weighing of Arguments Combined With the Strength of Link and Conceded Arguments. I Default to Arguments With Substantive Warranted Analysis. Please Collapse on the Most Important Voters in the Round. The Defense Should Be Extended in Both Summary Speeches if You Want to Go for It in the Final Focus. Be Respectful in Cross as I Pay Close Attention to It. Don't Speak Too Fast but if You Do Please Give Me the Speech Doc. Time Yourself and Make Your Opponents Accountable for Their Speech and Prep Timings. Weigh Your Impacts and Explain the Comparison. Provide an Off-time Roadmap in Every Back Half Speech Onwards From the Second Rebuttal. Time Yourself and Make Your Opponents Accountable for Their Speech and Prep Timings. Weigh Your Impacts and Explain the Comparison. Provide an Off-time Roadmap in Every Back Half Speech Onwards From the Second Rebuttal
Evidence: I Strongly Encourage Debaters to Cut Cards as Opposed to Hyperlinking a Google Doc. I Call for a Lot of Evidence After the Round Instead of Looking Through It During the Round. (Only Contested Pieces of Evidence)
Speaker Points (on Average 29.3): Used to Indicate How Good I Think Debaters Are in a Particular Round Along With Substance
Prog: I Have a High Bar for Abuse for Theory Argument but You Can Run Them as Long as It is a Genuine Violation. I Wouldn't Run Any Non-topical Ks on Me. Topical Ks Are Fine. I have extensive experience with Sec, Militarization, Orientalism, Cap, EcoAuthoritiasm (Ill buy More but It'll Be My First)
Other: I'll give an Oral RFD
Have Fun!
Feel Free to Email Me Any Questions or Concerns. (Also Add Me to the Ev Email Chain if You Are Making One). Email: Niravdhira@gmail.com
Shirley Shan
The Golden State Academy
Last changed on
Fri January 19, 2024 at 11:59 PM PDT
I am a parent judge who has judged for about two years. I won't understand super fast talking of any kind, so I advise you to speak at a normal pace.
I will only vote based off what is said in the round, and will not make any assumptions myself. This means that you should assume that I know nothing about the topic, which is probably true. If you want me to consider an argument, I suggest you bring it up in the final speeches of the debate. This is mainly where I will make my decision, so I think clearly stating your reasons on why you won here is important.
Other than that, have fun.
Nirmala Sistla
ModernBrain
None
Preetha Sivalingam
Dougherty Valley Bridge
8 rounds
Last changed on
Mon March 22, 2021 at 8:45 AM PDT
Hello!
I am a parent of a middle schooler.
Please be respectful to everyone in the round.
I will give speaker points based on your fluency and confidence while speaking.
Feel free to ask me any clarifications before the round begins. I look forward to a good debate!
Good luck and enjoy!
Irena Sliskovic-Basinac
Larry A Ryle High School
None
Fiona Tai
ModernBrain
None
Last changed on
Sun January 7, 2024 at 6:27 AM MST
Will give an oral paradigm in round :)
Please be respectful and have fun!
Experience: 8 Years Competing & 4 Years Judging
Jocelyn Yeh
The Golden State Academy
Last changed on
Fri February 4, 2022 at 11:43 PM PDT
I am a parent, please speak clearly and slowly and avoid technical jargon