Gackenbach,+Madi

I debated all four years in high school; I graduated in 2014. My main focus was Extemp, but I competed in every debate event. For UIL, I competed in LD, CX, and Congress through the years. Currently, I am an assistant debate coach and a hired judge consistently year-round. I judge more LD than any other event.

Tab. Blank slate. Will vote on whatever you tell me to vote on. Will buy whatever you can sell (with proper evidence/links).

Spreading is okay. But do it clearly. I'll say "clear" twice if I can't understand you. After that, I'll stop flowing.

I prefer a traditional format/framework of Value/Criterion (with links/warrants) and enjoy a good debate about moral issues. I do NOT like plan affs in LD.

For LD, CPs and DAs are okay, but not my fav. I'll vote for them if done right. I do not like Ks.

Finally, the biggest rule of my rounds is: DON'T BE RUDE. I love seeing passion, but being passionate about your args does not mean you get to be rude. And yes, rudeness is different than assertion. Assert yourself, but don't be a jerk. If you are rude to your opponent, you will get the lowest speaks possible.

If you have any questions, ask away :)