Allison McKibban - Hired

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Blake Andrews - Hired

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Brittany Claramunt - DMC

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Danny Moss - Hired

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Deshawn Weston - Hired

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Fallon Hopper - Hired

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Floyd McConnell - SJC

I am an old school judge.Ã?  I am looking for authentic communication skills.Ã?  These include the following:

1.Ã?  No spreading-- I want to hear clear and normal speaking speeds.Ã?  I know we get anxious at times, keep it to where the average person can understand you.Ã?  It gives me a headache, I don't want to listen to it.Ã?  I will say "clear" once. That is your signal to slow down after that, I am no longer following your arguments.Ã?  Ã? 

2.Ã?  Please polite to your opponent.Ã?  Rudeness will not be acceptable.Ã? Ã? 

3.Ã?  I realize we are in "Space," however please make sure you are wearing something you would wear to a job interview.Ã?  Most of us only have to be dressed from the waist up.Ã?  At least make that effort, even if it is from your place of residence.Ã? Ã? 

4.Ã?  Argumentation:Ã?  I am open to all arguments, as long as they are organized.Ã?  I love a great debate, stay organized, on point and signpost.Ã?  Please don't me work hard for your ballot.Ã? Ã? 

5.Ã?  I prefer if you are on camera when you are not speaking.Ã?  Ã? Let's not be looking down at phones... etc..Ã?  It is really obvious.Ã? Ã? 

For policy I love the stock issues.  As for Kritiks,  No.  This communicates to me you have no arguments.   I have only seen/ heard 2 great K arguments in 25 years.   

Have a great tournament!!!

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Justin Blacklock - SAC

As a judge, I feel it extremely important to clearly advocate for what you believe in. Forensics, as an activity, is really about advocacy and speaking to the issues that concern you most.

In Interp, I prefer characters that are authentic, arguments/themes that are well thought out, and performances that have been clearly fine-tuned to represent those characters and messages clearly.

In Platform/Public Speaking, I look for organization, research, and a clear sense of the speakers voice in the writing. Of course, I am concerned with cleanliness of delivery and performance style, but again, I want speeches (from INFO to PERS to CA/RC to ADS/STE) to clearly stand behind a message that the speaker is advocating for.

In all forms of debate, I prefer clarity and organization over speed and strategy (just for strategy sake). Arguments should remain on case as much as possible, and competitors should respect the boundaries of the debate platform rather than bending the rules to meet them. In short, my debate philosophy is quality of arguments over quantity.

Have a great Phi Rho Pi and support all speakers interp, speeches and arguments!

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Khristi Prince - Hired

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M'Liss Hindman - TJC

In judging debate, I am open to most arguments. However, I am a strong believer in civility and want to hear debaters making rational arguments without bashing or demeaning their opponents. I also like to hear clear organization with links to one another's arguments. I do not enjoy speed or excessive use of jargon. I believe debate should still be a communication event teaching solid communication skills that can be used in everyday life.

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Sarah Contreras - DMC

Interp Events: I want to BELIEVE that you have embodied your character. I do not want simply words on a page. I like a piece with emotional levels. There is nothing better than making me laugh just at the moment I am about to cry! Your piece should have social significance. You can set that up in your introduction. Take me on an emotional rollercoaster! Have fun!

Debate: I value a coherent, well-organized argument. I want to be able to flow the round easily so that I can concentrate on what you are telling me rather than what I am writing down. I like a friendly clash...clash is good but does not have to be nasty. However, do not be fake either. I am NOT impressed by the use of debate jargon. I believe the best argument would be able to convince any person on the street and they dont know or care about debate jargon.

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Skyler Walker - Hired

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Tanya Galloway - Hired

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Yomara Rojo - Hired

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