UIL Speech Judges
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Jessica Lappin
Current high school:
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 0
High school attended:
Sulphur Springs High School
Graduated high school: 2015
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
In high school, I placed as alternate in my district in CX debate, which I was an active participate in all four years of high school. While I wasn't involved in debate during my 3 years at college at Texas A&M, I did witness many debates as a member of Texas A&M Republicans. I currently plan to attend law school next May.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Tabula Rasa
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy: Quality of evidence is more important than quantity of evidence
Paradigm: I find it 100% necessary for claims to be backed up by evidence. Dropped arguments show weakness in your case. Topicality isn't a voter unless there is an actual violation of the topic.
LD
Approach:
Philosophy:
It is necessary for me to know how their value and criteria link, and why it should be held to a higher value. I look for drops and gaps in the debaters’ arguments.
Contact Information
email: jklappin@aggienetwork.com
cell: 903 3489969
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Travel
Region of residence:
6
I will travel to: 2 6
