Judge Philosophies
Abbi Coursolle - Emerson
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Adam Pepper - Kudos Leadership
I have been debating competitively for around 10 years now. 2 For PF/LD, 2 in American Parli, 4 in British Parli, 2 as a coach/instructor for PF/LD.
I make decisions sticking to the flow of the round, but still exercise common sense discretion. Evidence must be properly explained and introduced, link chains need to be explained, and impacts weighed for me using the rounds framework. For example, chains leading to nuclear war and extinction require a lot of time, evidence, and analysis for me to weigh out.
I give credit to both practical and philosophical arguments as long as they are based within tangible impacts, examples, and/or logical chains.
I am against spreadingas a tactic as the online space already makes understanding of cases difficult for some debaters and spreading is antithetical to the educational value of debate. I can understand and keep up with quick speed, but spreading is too much.
I also tend not to credit Kritiks or T-Shells unless fully and properly explained within the context of the round. Even then, engagement with the opponents case/argumentation is necessary.
Clash is necessary within a round, proper responses and engagement with opponents cases are needed. Blanket rebuttal or generalizations about a case are less accepted. Weigh arguments individually, unless you can prove they have mutual exclusivity to another argument you have already refuted.
Happy to answer clarifications on paradigm.
Alexia Daniels - Kudos Leadership
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Alina Robles - JMS
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Andrew Ruiz - Kudos Leadership
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Andrew Zepeda - Flintridge Prep
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Annette Ruiz - Kudos Leadership
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Ashley Magallon - Flintridge Prep
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Celeste Origel - JMS
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Chee Chan - Westridge
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Chip Latshaw - Westridge
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Corina Ulloa - JMS
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Dave Carter - Reed M.S.
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Dylan Santistevan - JMS
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Farah Rana - Westridge
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Faye Huang - JMS
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Feng Li - JMS
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Frida Ramirez - Alverno
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Jack Olsen - Emerson
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Jaden Vibberts - Nova 42
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Jake Singer - Louis B.
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Jay Arntson - UC Tutor
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Jergin Chen - Westridge
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John Pan - Westridge
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Joseph Mwamba - Flintridge Prep
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Kathleen Lee - Reed M.S.
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Keena Ballard - Tourn Judges
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Kevin Tang - JMS
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Kino Farr - Kudos Leadership
Hello! Some background on me: My name is Kino Farr, and I am a UC Berkeley student majoring in Rhetoric. I did speech & debate for 6 years before transferring to university, so I'm an experienced judge, don't worry.
Onto my paradigm:
Keep the debate theory out of this - I know how it works, but I focus on points and flow.
Enjoy yourself - I want to see that you're having a good time, otherwise, it's no fun for anybody. I want everybody to have a good time, so just take a deep breath and relax your shoulders before you speak. It'll be okay and you'll do great.
I think that's it? Cool
Kuosheng Ma - Flintridge Prep
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Lauren Yenokida - Reed M.S.
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Lee Cryer - Louis B.
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Liz Ortiz - Westridge
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Lou Samuel - Louis B.
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Luoxi Peng - JMS
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Manny Forde - Kudos Leadership
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Mariah Cone - JMS
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Maya Karsh - Kudos Leadership
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Maya Origel - S&D Institute
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Mi Hee Song - Reed M.S.
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Mike Bietz - Kudos Leadership
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Nathan Wang - Kudos Leadership
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Nicole Zhang - JMS
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Paat Rusmevichientong - Nova 42
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Queena Chua - JMS
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Rae Belanoff - Louis B.
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Sebastian Caron - BWS
Add me to the email chain- scaron2027@bwscampus.com
About me:
I am currently an LD debater for Brentwood's High school team. I have qualified for and competed at NSDA Nationals (in one of the most competitive regions). I do not currently compete in PF, but I did PF for half of my freshman year and did 3 Years of Parli. I also have extensive experience in Model UN where I have competed for the past 4 years and participated at/won at over 24 tournaments across the globe.
Prefs:
LD/PF/Parli
---------I'm a progressive judge; do whatever you want; just be respectful---------
-I'm not new to debate: I won't be voting off the last speech but the big picture of the round (who has the most positive impacts).
-Weighing is very important (Value/VC) - why should I vote under your fwk? and if so why do you win under it? What is an AFF and NEG world?
-please have claim -> warrant -> impact for your evidence (I understand paraphrasing is the norm for PF, but a warrant is still necessary)
-I lean truth > tech, but I can be swayed under the right circumstances
-theory is ok, but not preferred
Congress
- I have a lot of experience in international relations, public speaking, politics, etc. (Via Model UN and Political internships)
- I have not competed in Congress, but I have competed in similar events (congress simulations, crisis committees, etc.).
- explain things if there are intensive terms that I might not fully understand
- just have fun and be respectful
Shara Umandal - Kudos Leadership
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Tiffany Dunia - Westridge
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Tom Yungerberg - Kudos Leadership
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Watson Eagles - Louis B.
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Xochitl Segovia - Velasquez Academy
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Zhenfang Liang - JMS
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Zymal Ahmed - Reed M.S.
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