Teo,+Ethan

I debated for Palo Alto High School ('17), competing in both lay and circuit debate. I now attend UC Berkeley.


 * Most important thing for you to note:** do not go over 250 words per minute (I can only handle up to a fast conversational pace). I have a mild genetic hearing disorder (Connexin 26 V-37-I) that makes it extremely difficult for me to flow speed and unclear speech. I will yell "slow" or "clear" up to five times for you in the round, but after that, spread at your own risk.

I also have not been particularly active on the national circuit since 2015 and might not be caught up with any new debate jargon/trends, so if you reference technical terminology in your speech, be sure to explain its implications.

I will vote on any argument that links back to some sort of framework, although the less reasonable it is, the less credence I will give it. As a debater, I was more comfortable with philosophy (that is well-explained) and theory, and less comfortable with critical and policy-style arguments. But don't let that discourage you from reading what you want to read.

1. Weigh your arguments! If you don't explain why your arguments are more important than your opponent's, there's no way I can actually evaluate the round without judge intervention, and nobody likes judge intervention. 2. Crystallize! I need to hear why I should vote for you. The end of your final speech should be a clear and simple ballot story.
 * Two more things I value greatly:**

I will award speaks based on strategy, clarity, and efficiency. I will aim to make my average a 28.5 at any given tournament.
 * Speaks:**

Things that will make me dock points: 1. Being rude or offensive 2. Being too fast or too unclear (after my 5 warnings) 3. Showing up unreasonably late to the round

If you have any questions about my paradigm, ask me before the round. If I had to explain everything I ever thought about debate on this single page, it'd take you far too long to read.