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UIL Speech Judges

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Mahsa Forghani

Current high school:

Currently coaching?: No

Conference:

Number of years coached:

Number of tournaments judged: 2

High school attended:
Carnegie Vanguard High School

Graduated high school: 2025

Participated in high school: Yes

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
I did debate in Middle School and have been competing in high school. I was ranked 3rd nationally in Impromptu Speaking in 2019. I have done multiple speech events, as well as PF.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 0
Judging approach: Policy Maker
Policy priority: Resolution of substantive issues is more important than communication skills
Evidence philosophy: Quantity of evidence and quality of evidence are of equal importance
Paradigm:

LD

Rounds judged: 3
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:

Contact Information

email: mahsa4ghani@gmail.com
cell:
office:

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational District Regional CX State State Meet Congress Region Congress State

Qualified for:
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Congress

Travel

Region of residence:
3

I will travel to: 3

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