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UIL Speech Judges

If you have corrections, questions or comments regarding this information, please notify The UIL Speech and Debate department at speech@uiltexas.org or 512-471-5883.

Jack Callen Watlington

Current high school:

Currently coaching?: No

Conference:

Number of years coached:

Number of tournaments judged: 1

High school attended:
Center High School

Graduated high school: 2021

Participated in high school: Yes

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
I was in speech and debate for 4 years, competing in CX, prose/poetry, both informative and persuasive extemp., and congress. I made it to district finals all four years, and state twice in CX.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 1
Judging approach: Stock Issues
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: Communicate with me, I’d like to see students understand their material and present it with clear, communicative tone. Topicality weighs the most, stock after that

LD

Rounds judged: 1
Approach:
Philosophy:

Contact Information

email: Jackcallenwatlington@gmail.com
cell:
office:

Availability Information

Meet types:
Invitational District Regional Congress Region

Qualified for:
CX
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Congress

Travel

Region of residence:
5

I will travel to: 1 4

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