Judge Philosophies
Alexa Grechishkin - HJ
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Athena Rodriguez - HJ
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Blake Longfellow - HJ
Judge Philosophy Blake Longfellow
I have nearly 25 years of experience in forensics as a competitor, coach, and judge, but at my core I am a speech coach, not a technical policymaker. Because of that, I put a premium on clear, compelling, persuasive delivery. If I cant follow you, I cant vote for youclarity outweighs speed every time.
I evaluate rounds through a blend of flow and real-world persuasion. Make warranted arguments, clash directly, and give me clean weighing at the end. Theory and hyper-technical debate are fine only if you explain them accessibly. Otherwise, the more persuasive, organized, and audience-centered team will have the advantage on my ballot.
Speak clearly, extend your key arguments, tell me why they matter, and make the round easy to evaluate. Do that, and youre in a strong position to win.
Blake Longfellow - HJ
Judge Philosophy Blake Longfellow
I have nearly 25 years of experience in forensics as a competitor, coach, and judge, but at my core I am a speech coach, not a technical policymaker. Because of that, I put a premium on clear, compelling, persuasive delivery. If I cant follow you, I cant vote for youclarity outweighs speed every time.
I evaluate rounds through a blend of flow and real-world persuasion. Make warranted arguments, clash directly, and give me clean weighing at the end. Theory and hyper-technical debate are fine only if you explain them accessibly. Otherwise, the more persuasive, organized, and audience-centered team will have the advantage on my ballot.
Speak clearly, extend your key arguments, tell me why they matter, and make the round easy to evaluate. Do that, and youre in a strong position to win.
Ekta Daryani - HJ
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