Hallsville UIL Speech Debate Tournament
2021
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Hallsville,
TX/US
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Allison Buckner
Henderson High School
Last changed on
Tue February 13, 2024 at 6:33 AM CDT
Respect is always top priority, both toward the judge(s) and toward opponents.
Clash is important, as are drops. Always give roadmaps so your judge can flow easier.
If I write on your ballot any weak spots in your case/argument, please know that I didn't take them into account when determining who won the round. Only points made be your opponent were factored in; those are just for you to know so you can improve your case.
Stuart Drake
Atlanta High School
8 rounds
Last changed on
Mon January 8, 2024 at 7:08 AM CDT
When judging CX I prefer a stock issue style debate but I am open to any argument. As long as you make your case I will flow it and make my decision on which team makes the better case and arguments overall. I do vote on Topicality but it's got to be a clear violation and you must win the "better definition" debate. I will also listen to K's and CP's that are ran correctly. At the end of the day which case makes the greatest REAL WORLD impact should win.
LD I prefer a Value debate over framework. Neg side should clash with Aff so if you are trying to argue a different format than aff it is like two ships passing in the night. LD by design is a debate over morals and philosophy (what is better for society) but again I will listen to any well structured argument.
Extemp Make me laugh, use crediable sources and only walk if you know how to do it. Don't let the walk mess up your speech. I want the sources but I am more intersted in your analsis of the topic.
Spreading: If you spread and it is clear good for you but I will always believe in quality over quanity. If we can not understand your arguments are you really getting to the essence of SPEECH and debate? In person if i visablly drop my pen I am no longer flowing your speech, online I will simply say clear, please adjust.
Laurel Maynard
Union Grove ISD
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Sat January 13, 2024 at 1:54 AM CDT
I am a pretty basic judge. I like good arguments and good speaking. I prefer stock issues, but I know that I'm old fashioned and most students don't really do that anymore. Don't talk too fast, to the point where I can't understand you or am concerned about your health and safety. If you do so, I will put my pen down, and anything I don't write down didn't happen. Seriously, don't spread. As far as arguments go, I'm pretty good with anything. Don't just read a bunch of numbers or words and expect me to make the connections to your case or your opponent's. Explain why your statistics matter and why your arguments outweigh your opponent's. I also like the structure. Tell me you're on advantage 1, or you're covering inherency, etc. It really helps. Otherwise, I'm just here to listen to what you have to tell me.
Noah McBryde
Brownsboro High School c/o Emily Siemens
None
Sheldon McGowan
Tyler High School
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Rita Riggins
Troup High School
Last changed on
Mon January 8, 2024 at 4:14 AM CDT
I do require debaters to give me voters and impact calculus. Good clean clash and arguments.
Rebuttals are very important.
I hate speed readers and spreading. You must articulate. You are learning how not only to be be great debaters but how to be the best public speakers possible. If I can't understand your point of view why on earth would I vote for your point of view.
Most important: Be respectful.
Ryan Stokes
Pine Tree High School
Last changed on
Fri January 12, 2024 at 3:41 AM CDT
LD: I would consider myself a traditional style LD judge. I enjoy listening to argumentation on Value, Criterion, and other Framework arguments. If I feel like the Framework debate is a wash I look to the impacts of the Affirmative and Negative worlds. The team that shows me the strongest impact arguments using Time Frame, Magnitude, and Probability will get my vote.
CX: I weigh stock issues and T arguments first. If the Aff loses on any stock issues or T they lose the round. After that I look to the impact calculus at the end of the round. I will flow DA, T, CP, and Ks from the Negative.
Amanda Vasquez
Ore City H S
8 rounds
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Caitlin Young
Whitehouse High School
8 rounds
Last changed on
Tue January 16, 2024 at 10:05 AM EDT
I competed in Lincoln Douglas for three years in high school and I have been judging since August 2019. I am a super traditional judge. I will vote in favor of the side that presents the arguments in the most logical and sound fashion. I am not a fan of spreading or speed reading in Lincoln Douglas, I prefer a more elegant and persuasive tone to the round. Impacting and clashing are two key components that I look for in a debate round.