Judge Philosophies
Alex Emmerson - Ike
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Amanda Ramirez - Chiawana
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Becky Goodell - Ike
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Brian Higgins - Wenatchee
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Brittany Tennant - Ike
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Bruce Goodell - Ike
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Calvin Go - PHS
Charles Murphy - Ike
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Chester Hoberg - Ike
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Courtney Ralstin Arnold - Ephrata
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Darby Swanson - PHS
Dave Carlson - Wenatchee
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Don Hendrixson - Ephrata
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Emily Goodell - Ike
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Geoff White - PHS
<p>Spread in front of me. Read theory in front of me. Read T in front of me. Read K in front of me. Read all of these off of a computer if you want. If there are any qualifications that come with these statements you can read them below. This top bit is just to let you know that I'm pretty happy to hear progressive args in a district where most judges aren't.</p> <p>Experience: Four messy years of debate at Pasco High during which I never really committed to a single format. Most of my experience was in LD so that's kind of how my paradigm is written. There are certain things you just can't do in PF. You know what they are. Just don't do them. </p> <p>Spread in front of me: I'll yell clear twice before I'll give up and just stop trying to get you to either slow down or speak more clearly. I'll still attempt to flow you, but don't expect perfection if I can't understand you. When I debated Colton Smith didn't spread me out so you can use that as a benchmark. I don't debate any more so I can't flow as fast as I used to, although I don't know of any debaters in district that I've ever had a problem understanding in round.</p> <p>Read theory in front of me: There are two kinds of conflict: destructive and productive. Productive conflict is meant to have value. Destructive conflict is meant to have a winner and a loser. Interscholastic debate is meant to be a productive conflict. Theory args are ones which prevent debate from becoming a destructive conflict. Use them like this and you will be rewarded. Use them just to win and I will see you creating a destructive conflict and that will be reflected on the ballot. </p> <p>Read T and K in front of me: Signpost it really, really well and be very, very clear. RUN THEM AT YOUR OWN RISK. I'm not super familiar with these args, but if you want to run them in front of me it's worth a shot. </p> <p>Timing: I'd like you to cross time if you can. It's easier for me and better for you with regards to getting a fair ballot since it allows me to flow rather than time and flow. I'll give time signals if you need me to, but it's easier if I don't have to. </p> <p>"Do you like more theoretical/philosophical args or concrete impacts better?": I'll vote for either one. I tended to run less nuanced, more "HOLY CRAP LOOK AT ALL OF THE BODIES" args when I debated, so they tend to resonate with me a little more, but not so much that you should try to adapt too much to fit that preference. Just keep in mind that I'm going to default to "death is bad." You don't have to do a bunch to prove that to me. If you try to tell me otherwise, I might believe you if you're really convincing.</p> <p>I don't think that V/VC has to clash. If your V/VC also does their V/VC then you don't need to artificially create conflict where there is none. Those of you who have ever hit me might know what I'm talking about here. Others of you, sorry. It's probably not super clear what I mean by all of this. </p> <p>Have fun.</p> <p>I like clever args. My favorite thing I ever did in debate was turn an entire PF case with three cards when I was debating with Michael. I like that kind of crap. Don't expect it to win the round for you necessarily, but know that I find it entertaining.</p> <p>I'm sure there are things I'm missing so ask me about them in round. You'll probably ask me anyway since there are so few judges in the district who use this tool and as such nobody reads paradigms online. </p>
Jessica Rinker - Davis
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Johanna Torres - Ike
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John Weisenfeld - PHS
Katie Haynes - Ike
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Khlaire Minear - Ike
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Krista Eades - Ike
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Laura Cooper - OHS
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Laurel White - EHS
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Sara Hyde - Chiawana
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Stuart McCurdy - Ike
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Stuart McCurdy - Wapato
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Vicky Hyde - Chiawana
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