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UIL Speech Judges

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Richard Turner

Current high school:
Vanderbilt Industrial

Currently coaching?: Yes

Conference: 3A

Number of years coached: 7

Number of tournaments judged: 4

High school attended:
Harker Heights High School

Graduated high school: 2015

Participated in high school: No

Participated in college: No

Judging qualifications:
I have been coaching prose / poetry and extemporaneous speaking for 7 years. I have had state qualifiers for informative speaking, persuasive speaking and prose. I have judged at a variety of invitationals, at regional contest and I judged at 2022 state for the first time (1A prose prelims and 1A persuasive finals). I have a love for the UIL speaking events and a passion to see / hear students speak; my goal is to not only help my students improve and hone their skills but others as well.

Judging Philosophy

CX

Rounds judged: 0
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Policy priority:
Evidence philosophy:
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LD

Rounds judged: 0
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Contact Information

email: Rturner@industrialisd.org
cell: 254 2859901
office:

Availability Information

Meet types:
State Meet

Qualified for:
Extemp
Prose/Poetry

Travel

Region of residence:
3

I will travel to: 3 5