um i don't judge often so I don't have a paradigm, it's just whoever delivers the speech the best and who made their side the strongest.

hi, i'm kaden! i'm a freshman varsity debater at cabot high school.
add me to the email chain bucknkaden28@cps.k12.ar.us

TLDR:
be nice! kindness is always appreciated! discrimination of any kind will NOT be tolerated.
tech > truth (i will completely evaluate the debate off my flow)—best for technical concessions.
warranting is amazing
middle school is where it all starts! i seriously put a lot of time into this activity, and care and love for it like my own child. pls do NOT feel afraid to reach out about the highschool program! (ESPECIALLY if your thinking about dropping!), or if you want help with anything, have questions, or just want an upperclassman to talk to! this activity has a place for EVERYONE

ld & pf

i will only evaluate what comes off the flow, and there needs to be warranting behind your arguments.
framing is super important in these debates!
weighing impacts! explain why your impacts outweigh your opponents.
in summaries / 2ars / 2nrs - give voters and make my ballot easier for me to contextualize.
speaking fast (in pf or ld) is encouraged.

congress
eye contact! credible voice, evidence, impacts, WHY we pass/fail the bill.
reply speeches!
speak fluently
ask questions! but preferably make them one sentence.

please let me know if y'all have any questions before the round! have fun and happy debating :)
I'm here to help y'all learn and grow! at any point y'all need something throughout cabot classic please feel free to reach out to me!

Alyssa
Cabot '28

top rack --
tech > truth
I'm a blank slate, read whatever as long as it's not bigoted.
send me the doc through email -- chambalyss28@cps.k12.ar.us, orhttps://speechdrop.net/

+1 speaks for bringing me reeses

(if online)

+1 speaks for meow in the rebuttal.

Hello, I'm Keegan Culpepper my events are PF and LD, but I've participated in most styles of debate.

How I Judge-

I judge rounds through framework, dropped points, impact extension, and common clash. You can spread just if you do make sure you add me to an email chain with your case. (culpekeega28@cps.k12.ar.us if that doesn't work then culpepperkeegan28@gmail.com) I don't view what is said during questioning as that essential (unless it's Congress) until what is said is brought up in Rebuttals. Also feel free to bring up voting issues if you feel the round hasn't gone smoothly. Tech over truth. Feel free to run anything, Kritik, Theory Shell, (etc) anything is welcome. Just make it understandable. If anything gets to the point of disrespect or offense I will pause the round after the speech and terminate it.

What I don't Like-

Don't make any personal attacks on your opponent. While speaking don't look at your opponent, look at me (unless it's Congress)! Don't be rude, and make rude comments about your opponent before, during, or after the round. Do not try to gaslight me as the judge (i.e. making up rules or falsifying evidence) I also love seeing all styles of debate meaning progressive in action I get to teach and even learn. Presentation is crucial!

What I Like-

I love speaking with confidence and passion. I love respect, this means if you are comfortable with it, shake your opponent's hand after the round. I also like calling me, the Judge, to pay attention if you're about to state something essential to your side. Bring up dropped points and give roadmaps.

Overall I am a chill judge. Just be kind during your round, and you will do perfect. If I can tell you’ve read this, you’re already a step ahead.

Be respectful, be prepared, don't be offensive, speak clearly, don't speak too fast if it isn't clear.

I will be tech over truth until it becomes absurd.

I will not weigh a tech argument if it reaches an absolutely absurd burden, if you have a link of cards saying something that is so factually incorrect that no one should under any circumstances believe it is true ex: the moon is made out of cheese I will not vote on it.

I will not flow from a speech doc, if you cannot speak clear enough then how do I even know you're reading and not just mumbling as fast as possible.

For PF: I would like there to be a solid understanding of definitions and framework before the summary, it's difficult to judge if I don't know what I'm supposed to be judging on, if a framework is not given or a framework cannot be decided on I will either try to figure out whos framework I think is more appropriate to the debate. Or I will just judge off of a basic cost benefit analysis. Also DO NOT SPREAD!!!!

For LD: I have less understanding of LD, but just make sure weighing mechanisms are clear. And spreading is more acceptable but don't go overboard, if neither me nor your opponent can understand what you are saying because of how fast you are speaking you will not get my ballot.

I am a former high school and college policy debater. I love clash, evidence analysis, and sound argumentation. I can flow with the best of them, but spreading just because you can isn't always the best move. Be considerate of the type of debate in which you are participating. I dislike rude and snarky debaters. We all do this because we love it, so let's treat each other with respect. Manners and a good sense of humor are appreciated.