I have been competing in speech for two years. I have little experience in debate, however, I will do my best to take notes throughout the round. Try to limit the use of profanity and emotionally charged language throughout the round. Please have clear arguments and don't talk too fast. Be respectful to your competitors, audience, and judge throughout the round. Good luck!!

I am a varsity forensics captain that is a two time qualifier to the NSDA Nationals, 2024 State Champion, and a two time UKTOC finalist. However, I am knowledgeable on how Debate is supposed to be judged.

Please include me on the email chain - durhaemma25@cps.k12.ar.us AND emmagracedurham13@gmail.com

Due to my speech background, speaking style is very important to me. If I can't understand what you're saying, I will not add it to my flow. Please refrain from spreading, I can handle speed, but if I miss your point, I won't find it relevant enough to be on flow.I will only flow questioning period if mentioned multiple times.

I value truth over tech and focus on impacts when it comes to making my decision.

Progressive or traditional - I am familiar with both debate styles, although I am more knowledgeable with traditional debates.

Any argument that is discriminatory to any group of people (racist, sexist, homophobic, etc) will not be accepted. Please be respectful to all people involved in the debate.

Thank you and I wish you the best of luck.

Hello, my name is Marlee Hedrick. I am currently in my third year of debate. My main event that I do is Congress. I want to let all of the competitors know that I prefer people to not spread in the debate because it will be hard for me to flow and understand in round. I feel that debate is a conversation with a competitor and I want all of you to respect your audience, judges and everyone in the round. I will be flowing the round so please make sure your contentions and reasonings are clearly stated. I want creative cases with strong links to the topic over claim, warrant and impact. I do not tolerate profanity of any kind.

I have done forensics for 2 years, I have done Novice Duet improv, Storytelling, DI, and Poetry. I am the most experienced with Poetry and DI. I also have done Junior IPDA, PF, and Congress ,I will do my best to judge your round fairly. For forensics I enjoy pieces that have a lot of expression, creativity, and memorization. For debate I focus on impact, main argument, and evidence, and I enjoy a debate with a balance of emotion and logic. I will typically write down my notes on paper, writing down critiques and positive things about your piece. For both please make sure you speak clearly making sure it doesn't compromise your piece.

Madison Rivera (riv-air-uh)

pronouns she/her

disclaimer: my biggest thing is that I will mark you down if you have any sexist, racist, ability, or any offending remarks/arguments. I understand you have to defend your point, but you should do that in a respectful manner.

TLDR

I don't mind if you speak fast, just don't sound like Eminem.

Make sure you speak clearly, if you stutter I do not mind.

MAKE SURE YOU USE ALL YOUR TIME!!! Even if you cannot think of anything else to say just go into depth but do not ramble.

I LOVE WHEN YOU SPEAK WITH ENTHUSIASM! I don't care if you are loud because I am hard of hearing just don't scream.

CONGRESS

Please Speak and be engaged in the round. Do not interrupt and if you need help with motion or anything I do not mind helping. If there are four bills speak on at least 3 out of the 4. Make sure you do not rehash the same arguments over and over again. Understand the topic, don't just read over it actually has some knowledge on what you are debating. Ask questions a lot. If you are PO make sure you know what you are doing unless it's your first time.

IPDA/LD

Make sure you know the topic. Have a valid point and do not ramble. Make sure you use all your time. When it comes to the rebuttal actually rebuttal do not just go over your points. Have a good amount of offense and defense. Do not use any fallacies, include a summary of your neg at your last speech. Be nice and have fun.

I have been in the forensics and debate program for three years. I have competed in most common forms of debate but am mainly an IPDA competitor. I will be flowing the round so please avoid spreading and make sure that your contentions are clear and concise because it makes flowing easier. I like to see good impacts that are backed by evidence from reputable sources. I value respect in a round so make sure to be respectful to everyone in the room especially your opponent. I want to see you attack their case but not them as a person. absolutely no profanity and please do not be discriminatory in your speech.

This is my 3rd year in the debate program. In my three years, I have debated the styles: Big Questions, LD, Congress.

I discourage spreading as it throws off the audience and the competitors in the room.

I like to flow:

Claim

Warrant

Impact

I try to write down key arguments and points as this is important in a round.

In round, I expect each competitor to be respectful, dignified, and civilized.

When debating, I want equal Argument and Style as this exemplifies creativity.

I lean more on eye-contact and body language as it tells me that you are prepared and confident in your cases.

I discourage profane language , I.e cussing, Discriminatory language, hateful, and or offensive slurs, etc.