Judge Philosophies
Adam Cassidy - Mesa
Andrew West - CSUN
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August Benassi - Moorpark
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Ben Lohman - OCC
Candice McFadyen - Pepperdine
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Catherine Matsumoto - Palomar
Courtney Anderson - OCC
David Worth - Rice
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David Berver - Mesa
Dewi Hokett - Palomar
Grant Tovmasian - CSULA
Jesus Valles - Long Beach
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Jill McCall - Moorpark
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Joe Dudek - Pacific
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Jonathan Burrello - Biola
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Jules Throckmorton - IVC
<p> </p> <p><strong>JULES THROCKMORTON-FRENCH: IRVINE VALLEY COLLEGE</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Background of the critic:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>I've been involved with Parliamentary Debate for the last 10 years; whether that be competing, coaching, or judging. I competed from 2001-2004 for what was then known as the South Orange County Forensics Team (SOC). Since that time, I went on to earn my Juris Doctor at law school. However, my love for forensics brought me back to the speech and debate community. I've coached debate and individual events at both Saddleback and Irvine Valley College. I am also the Director of Individual Events at Concordia University.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Approach of the critic to decision-making (for example, adherence to the trichotomy, stock-issues, policymaker, tabula rasa, etc.):</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>I consider myself a flow judge. I don't have any particular likes or dislikes- I will be open minded to whatever you choose to run in front of me. I will try to be as tabula rasa as possible. With that said, call every "point of order," or I will flow it.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Relative importance of presentation/communication skills to the critic in decision-making:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Communication is important as, after all, this is a communication event. However, good communication will only get you so far; I may award you high speaker points, but good communication skills will not necessarily win you the round. As far as speed goes, I am ok with a moderately-fast pace so long as it is CLEAR, necessary, and well signposted. Remember that I have been focusing more on individual events this year, and as a result my flow has gotten a little slower. Be careful, b/c if you are going too fast I will not give any verbal signals.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Relative importance of on-case argumentation to the critic in decision-making:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>I think a good debate involves offense and defense, and a good debater will never put all their eggs in one basket. However, there have been plenty of rounds where I've picked up OPP even though the on-case was conceded.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Openness to critical/performative styles of debating:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>I will be open-minded to whatever you want to run.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Any additional comments:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>I will time road maps!!! Make the round an easy call for me- weigh everything out and tell me EXACTLY where you're winning and why. Give me clear voters & tell me where to pull the trigger. Please be clear and signpost. Also, please do not be rude! Finally, I am old-fashioned in the sense that I believe you should stand for your speeches, and if your partner has something to contribute they can simply pass a note rather than yelling out.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
Lacy Lowrey - Palomar
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Liza Rios - IVC
<p> </p> <p>Liza Rios – Irvine Valley College – Judging Philosophy</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>I started competing in individual events over twenty years ago. I have a MA in communication and teach a variety of communication courses. Recently, I have been judging more debate rounds. I do not yet have a strong theoretical foundation in advanced strategies, but I will try to understand your arguments and take a flow sheet. </p>
Lorina Tamayo Schrauger - Biola
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Lucas Ochoa - OCC
Natalie Sintek - Concordia-CA
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Neal Stewart - Moorpark
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Rachel Resnick - IVC
Roger Willis - Long Beach
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