UIL Speech Judges
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Benny Cupo
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 5
High school attended:
East
Graduated high school: 2017
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
I debated in UIL CX state every year I did Policy debate, having made it to the elimination rounds. I also currently debate for UT and was hired over the summer by the UTNIF which is the UT debate camp.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Tabula Rasa
Policy priority: Resolution of substantive issues is more important than communication skills
Evidence philosophy: Quality of evidence is more important than quantity of evidence
Paradigm: I prefer to let the kids argue what they are most prepared for, though I have history judging Policy and Kritikal styles of debate, as well as engaging with these arguments myself. I would prefer that students speak clearly, and I think you should be able to defend your reasoning behind saying something, not just what you say. Remember that this is an educational activity with pedagogical value. Other than that, I want both teams to be respectful to each other and have fun.
LD
Approach:
Philosophy:
Contact Information
email: bennycupoxc@gmail.com
cell: 361 6495517
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
CX State
Qualified for:
CX
Travel
Region of residence:
1
I will travel to: 1
