2012 Oktoberfest
Tillamook High School - Oct 27 | Status: Completed
Judge Philosophies
Audrey Umber - Canby
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Caron Newman - Loggers
<p>I am first and foremost a communications judge. That means that eye contact, respect for your opponent while he/she is speaking - not talking to your partner (to me, that is rude), inflection, and rate of speech are important. Regardless of the type of debate, you must be clear and concise. I do not like spreading; what’s the point if no one can understand you? Remember, Aff must convince me there needs to be a change in CX. I don’t appreciate the neg wasting time on T if it’s not really an issue. The worst round I’ve ever judged spent 20 minutes arguing the definition of “its.” If you are not arguing the resolution, it’s very difficult for me to vote for you. For LD, I enjoy the philosophical portion as that was my minor in college. Try to stay away from policy jargon in LD; it doesn’t fit. For parli, I expect you to answer questions instead of avoiding them and filling time that could be better spent responding to your opponent. Finally, in all events, the cross weighs heavily in my decision-making. I appreciate insightful questioning and clear answers.</p> <p> </p>
Cassie Passon - OCHS
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Darren Dirk - North Bend
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Dave Schaefer - Nestucca
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Don Steiner - Wilson
Elaine Tuchten - OCHS
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Jennifer Conner - Forest Grove
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Jo Meskel - OCHS
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Josh Scheirman - North Bend
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Kat Podlesnik - Hermiston
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Kelli McMellon - Nestucca
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Kenneth Bisbee - Ridgefield H.S.
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Kerry Cakebread - Wilson
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Madie Hurst - OCHS
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Tiffany Daggett - Nestucca
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