UIL Speech Judges
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Emanuel Vargas
Current high school:
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 8
High school attended:
New Tech High School @ B.F. Darrell
Graduated high school: 2025
Participated in high school: No
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
3 years of LD and CX at the local and national level. Currently debating for the Universiry of North Texas where I compete in NDT/CEDA as well as NFA LD at national tournaments.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Tabula Rasa
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy: Quantity of evidence and quality of evidence are of equal importance
Paradigm: Tech > Truth (Tabula Rasa) I evaluate the flow first and will vote on conceded arguments. Technical execution matters, but I won’t default to arguments that are clearly unwarranted, unethical, or absurd if those issues are explained. I’m tabula rasa—you must tell me what matters and why. Kritiks / Policy Comfortable with both. Ks should have clear, case-specific links and explained impacts. Policy strategies (DA/CP, net benefits) are persuasive when well-explained. Clear 2NR/2AR impact framing is key. Topicality / Theory I default to competing interps and no RVIs. Procedurals need a clear impact/ballot story—calling something an “independent voter” alone is rarely sufficient. Slow down and be organized.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
Tech > Truth (Tabula Rasa) I evaluate the flow first and will vote on conceded arguments. Technical execution matters, but I won’t default to arguments that are clearly unwarranted, unethical, or absurd if those issues are explained. I’m tabula rasa—you must tell me what matters and why. Kritiks / Policy Comfortable with both. Ks should have clear, case-specific links and explained impacts. Policy strategies (DA/CP, net benefits) are persuasive when well-explained. Clear 2NR/2AR impact framing is key. Topicality / Theory I default to competing interps and no RVIs. Procedurals need a clear impact/ballot story—calling something an “independent voter” alone is rarely sufficient. Slow down and be organized.
Contact Information
email: Emanvargas7@gmail.com
cell: 972 9031853
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
CX State
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Travel
Region of residence:
2
I will travel to: 1 2 3 4 5 6
