UIL Speech Judges
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Sophia Nguyen
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 0
High school attended:
Park Hill South
Graduated high school: 2023
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
I competed in debate all four years of high school and was the president of my chapter. I taught novices in all speech events, as well as extemp and oratory. I qualified in Nationals in Congress my sophomore year, then Public Forum in my junior and senior year.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Stock Issues
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: I dislike spreading and prefer a focus on policy making and stock issues rather than Ks or theory.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
I believe that judges shouldn't allow prior biases to hold any sway over LD topics. LD is in my opinion more performative than CX and PF, so there should be no spreading. I prefer a good mix of logic and evidence in LD debates.
Contact Information
email: sophianguyen2023@gmail.com
cell:
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Qualified for:
LD
Extemp
Travel
Region of residence:
3
I will travel to: 3
