Judge Philosophies
Alberta Antoine - CKHS
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Amy McCormick - Tahoma High
Andrew Buchan - Jefferson
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Barbara Bromley - CKHS
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Bob Hale - Jefferson
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Brent Gregory - Kingston
Brian Coyle - Kingston
Chalen Kelly - CKHS
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Cody Brower - Peninsula
Dana Green - CKHS
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David Moore - Kentlake
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Deborah MackInnon - Kingston
Debra Gerken - Kingston
Douglas Terry - CKHS
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Erica Trotter - Gig Harbor
Hillary Prather - Gig Harbor
Janelle Williams - W.F. West
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Jedd Bingham - Federal Way
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Jerry Forcier - Federal Way
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John Turner - Jefferson
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John Mercer - Tahoma High
Julie Jones - Emerald Ridge
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Kari Kuehner - CKHS
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Kathy Raymond - Kingston
Katie Bergus - Gig Harbor
<p> </p> <p><strong>Years Coaching LD:</strong> 4 years WNDI lab leader</p> <p><strong>Years Competing in LD:</strong> 3</p> <p><strong>Coach or Compete in LD in the Northwest?</strong> Yes</p> <p><strong>Coach or Compete on the LD National Circuit?</strong> Yes</p> <p><strong>Involved in Other Events?</strong> CEDA policy - 3 years, NPDA parli - 4 years</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>How I decide LD Debates:</strong> I look to the framework established for the debate and weigh impacts through the winning framework. If you want to debate the value and criterion, do it and make sure that you explain how your offense filters through this structure. If you want to read a plan or if you want to read a CP and some disads, do it and make sure you have tangible impacts in a net benefits framework. If you want to have a procedural debate, do it but don't think that you reading a theory argument means that you automatically win the debate--you still have to win your arg. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Unique Views on LD Arguments:</strong> Although I find the switch to more include more policy-style args in LD to be educational, due to the nature of LD resolutions, I think that adopting policy args isn't always incredibly intuitive. For you, this means that I will be incrementally more susceptible to arguments like "the 1ac doesn't pass a plan, so we don't cause the change that would be necessary to trigger the link the disad," etc. Rest assured: I'll still vote for you if you win your argument.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Presentational Preferences?</strong> Speed is not a problem for me. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Other Info:</strong> I think that you should debate the args that you are most comfortable with. I prefer progressive debate but I do not think that you should sacrifice your strengths to appeal to my interests. Feel free to ask specific questions before the debate.</p>
Kayla Holguin - Gig Harbor
Lasica Crane - Kingston
<p>I am the head coach at Kingston High School and have been involved with the program since 2007. In judging LD: I hate speed when it affects your ability to speak clearly. I want to hear what you are claiming and I like to be able to understand and assess what your arguments are. I love philosophy so I don't mind hearing interesting philosophical arguments. I don't hate theory, although I would rather hear you discuss the actual resolution unless there is a compelling reason to run a theory shell. I'm pretty flexible really. Speed is my main annoyance. I like some clash. I pay attention to how you speak. Avoid using filler words. <br /> </p>
Linda Youngchild - Peninsula
Lorraine Hirakawa - Emerald Ridge
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Melanie Coyne - Gig Harbor
Meykia Smith - Jefferson
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Mia Gross - TBHS
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Michelle East - Gig Harbor
Rick Coovert - Gig Harbor
Scott Mercer - Tahoma High
Sharon Stover - CKHS
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Sheri Ahlheim - Peninsula
Tim McManemy - TBHS
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