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UIL Speech Judges

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Mason Brighton

Current high school:
None

Currently coaching?: No

Conference:

Number of years coached:

Number of tournaments judged: 1

High school attended:
James Bowie HS

Graduated high school: 2016

Participated in high school: Yes

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
I spent 2 years debating in high school, doing LD and extemp. Also, I did various speaking events with the Technology Student Association at the state and national level. Currently, I work as a journalist for a local TV station, writing news scripts every day.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 0
Judging approach: Policy Maker
Policy priority:
Evidence philosophy:
Paradigm:

LD

Rounds judged: 0
Approach: Resolution of substantive issues is more important than communication skills
Philosophy:
I vote based on who was able to successfully flesh out their arguments better, countering the attacks made by their opponent. I prefer lay cases but have no issue with progressive as long as the arguments are clear and understandable.

Contact Information

email: Masonbrighton@yahoo.com
cell: 214 609-340
office:

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational District Regional

Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp

Travel

Region of residence:
6

I will travel to: 2 6

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