UIL Speech Judges

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William Honea

Current high school:
Austin Johnson

Currently coaching?: No

Conference:

Number of years coached:

Number of tournaments judged: 10+

High school attended:
Athens High School

Graduated high school: 2019

Participated in high school: Yes

Participated in college: Yes

Judging qualifications:
2018 4A UIL CX State - 6th Place 2019 4A UIL CX State - Bronze Medal 2019 4A UIL CX State - Bronze Gavel 2019 4A UIL Congress State - Finalist 2019 4A UIL Persuasive Speaking State - 5th Place Multiple time national qualifier in debate at the collegiate level for Texas Tech University. I have been judging speech and debate for 4 years now. I also have experience coaching as a local consultant and at summer camps.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 20+
Judging approach: Tabula Rasa
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: Debate is a game. I believe that in a UIL setting it is important to maintain the accessible nature of our events. However, this does not preclude me from evaluating any argumentation style or topics. I read just about everything there is during my time as a debater. All I ask is that tricks like mumble spreading and pompous confusion be left outside of UIL rounds. Otherwise, you do you, and I will evaluate the arguments that are put before me.

LD

Rounds judged: 20+
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
In LD, I believe in the classic Value/Criterion debates. I think using that as our foundation for these debates provides a better starting point for moral resolve at the end. I am perfectly fine with any critical argumentation or theory debates. However, don’t just read them as a time suck or as a way to trick your opponent. They need to have a purpose. Otherwise, you do you, and I will evaluate the arguments put before me.

Contact Information

email: willhonea11@gmail.com
cell: 903 6766848
office:

Availability Information

Meet types:
District Regional CX State State Meet

Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Congress

Travel

Region of residence:
1

I will travel to: 1