The State Debate Tournament will be March 19th and 20th, Friday/Saturday. If you have qualified for state, it is important that you read the following:
1) The tournament takes place all day Friday, March 19th (starting at 8;30AM). Last year we left for UPS the evening beforehand, so anticipate that we will leave on March 18th around 6pm (upon approval from district)
2) Myself and one other chaperon/judge will come along
3) The district will be providing hotel rooms for us, and a meal stipend.
4) The tournament is hosted at University of Puget Sound, in Tacoma.
5) The tournament is double elimination, so once you lose two rounds you are eliminated from the tournament. We will return to Bellingham when our last team is eliminated- so I'm hoping late Saturday!
6) Parents/Guardians can call me with questions: 360-620-9664
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
State Qualifier Results
Hello Debate Supporters,
We have good news coming out of the State Qualifier tournament last night in Edmonds. Conner Helms and Will McShane from Sehome HS qualified for the state tournament and will compete against other 3A schools (including BHS's Mitsu Gunsolus and Gordon Friedman). Conner was also first place speaker, so he took home a nice plaque.
In Lincoln-Douglas debate, Rose Osborne tied for the 3A bid to state. She will be competing at the National Qualifer Tournament on Friday, March 5th to determine the tie-breaker. She had to compete against other team members, so it was not an easy win. If Rose goes onto state (we know she can do it) then she will compete against BHS's Nate Cancilla.
There is no practice today, in case you didn't guess. We got home after midnight last night (an hour later than expected), so I'm sure everyone could use the rest.
Thank you to Lisa McShane who drove the Sehome students. She was a great sport to hang out so late with us. Grant Resick and Jeff Bennett also judged for us, for which we are grateful. Grant also put in a lot of hours to get the LDers ready for the new topic.
There are a few things to know about the end of the season:
1) All students need to have turned in their $70 team fee by end of March ($30 if on free and reduced lunch, or $35 if started after December)
2) Students are welcome to come to practice even if not going onto state. We will resume practice on Tuesday of next week.
3) State tournament is March 19th and 20th, all day both days. If you can judge/drive, please let me know.
4) Our season wrap-up will take place March 14th. It will be held at 725 N State St, the Whatcom Volunteer Center. They are letting us use their conference room. This will be a potluck, and I will send out an invitation soon.
Thank you and best wishes to all of our state-bound students. Congrats to those that put in a great season, and to all of our new-comers.
We have good news coming out of the State Qualifier tournament last night in Edmonds. Conner Helms and Will McShane from Sehome HS qualified for the state tournament and will compete against other 3A schools (including BHS's Mitsu Gunsolus and Gordon Friedman). Conner was also first place speaker, so he took home a nice plaque.
In Lincoln-Douglas debate, Rose Osborne tied for the 3A bid to state. She will be competing at the National Qualifer Tournament on Friday, March 5th to determine the tie-breaker. She had to compete against other team members, so it was not an easy win. If Rose goes onto state (we know she can do it) then she will compete against BHS's Nate Cancilla.
There is no practice today, in case you didn't guess. We got home after midnight last night (an hour later than expected), so I'm sure everyone could use the rest.
Thank you to Lisa McShane who drove the Sehome students. She was a great sport to hang out so late with us. Grant Resick and Jeff Bennett also judged for us, for which we are grateful. Grant also put in a lot of hours to get the LDers ready for the new topic.
There are a few things to know about the end of the season:
1) All students need to have turned in their $70 team fee by end of March ($30 if on free and reduced lunch, or $35 if started after December)
2) Students are welcome to come to practice even if not going onto state. We will resume practice on Tuesday of next week.
3) State tournament is March 19th and 20th, all day both days. If you can judge/drive, please let me know.
4) Our season wrap-up will take place March 14th. It will be held at 725 N State St, the Whatcom Volunteer Center. They are letting us use their conference room. This will be a potluck, and I will send out an invitation soon.
Thank you and best wishes to all of our state-bound students. Congrats to those that put in a great season, and to all of our new-comers.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
State Qual Information
Hello,
Here is all the state qualifier information for the participating students:
Feb 23rd (Tuesday): Depart at 1:30pm
Lisa McShane will be driving the Sehome HS van with the following students, departing from Sehome HS:
- Will
- Conner
- Rose
- Lee
- Jeff Bennett (judge)
I (Aly) will be driving from BHS with the following students, departing from BHS:
- Julia
- Emiliana
- Oscar (pick up at 1:45 from SQHS)
- Grant Resick (judge)
We will return between 10pm and 11pm that night, since the last round has to start before 9pm.
Food will be for sale, but last year it was all chips, soda, and candy bars so plan ahead to bring food.
All students must get missed homework from teachers on MONDAY, for anything they will miss in class on Tuesday. Going to a debate tournament does not excuse you from missing homework. Also, you must have NO unexcused absences and you must attend all classes prior to leaving on Tuesday.
I will not be at practice on Wednesday, Feb 24th. LDer's may talk to Grant about practice that day, or what they should work on in their own time.
Students who qualify at this next tournament should plan to go to state on Friday/Saturday, March 19th/20th. This is a two-day, all day tournament.
Thank you and I expect great success for this qualifier!
Here is all the state qualifier information for the participating students:
Feb 23rd (Tuesday): Depart at 1:30pm
Lisa McShane will be driving the Sehome HS van with the following students, departing from Sehome HS:
- Will
- Conner
- Rose
- Lee
- Jeff Bennett (judge)
I (Aly) will be driving from BHS with the following students, departing from BHS:
- Julia
- Emiliana
- Oscar (pick up at 1:45 from SQHS)
- Grant Resick (judge)
We will return between 10pm and 11pm that night, since the last round has to start before 9pm.
Food will be for sale, but last year it was all chips, soda, and candy bars so plan ahead to bring food.
All students must get missed homework from teachers on MONDAY, for anything they will miss in class on Tuesday. Going to a debate tournament does not excuse you from missing homework. Also, you must have NO unexcused absences and you must attend all classes prior to leaving on Tuesday.
I will not be at practice on Wednesday, Feb 24th. LDer's may talk to Grant about practice that day, or what they should work on in their own time.
Students who qualify at this next tournament should plan to go to state on Friday/Saturday, March 19th/20th. This is a two-day, all day tournament.
Thank you and I expect great success for this qualifier!
TANF legislation
Hello,
One of the novice case areas this year for CX was re-evaluating TANF. Here is an article I received about potential new legislation, cut from Poverty Action Network:
"TAKE ACTION: TANF must work for working families
We all hope that if we face a job loss, become disabled or want to gain more skills, we will have support and opportunities. In this time of economic crisis, strong social support systems like TANF are more important than ever to help families meet their basic needs and lay the foundation for economic recovery. TANF is a program that provides basic cash assistance for parents and their dependent children who have incomes so low that they are not able to meet their basic needs.
In order to find work and help rebuild our state's economy, parents must have access to education and training, as well as childcare they can rely on. Several forward-thinking lawmakers are looking to redesign and improve our state's TANF program. House Bill (HB) 3141 would create more training and education options for recipients, as well as authorize 12 months of childcare for parents who participate in federally-funded Head Start programs or in our state's Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). Currently the TANF program has limited opportunities for education and only authorizes parents to receive two or three months of childcare. HB 3141 is scheduled for a hearing tomorrow in the Senate Human Services and Corrections Committee. Your lawmakers must hear from you TODAY.
Send your lawmakers a message or call them toll-free at 1-800-562-6000 and tell them that "In this economy, parents on TANF should have more access to education and training, as well as childcare they can rely on. Please support HB 3141."
One of the novice case areas this year for CX was re-evaluating TANF. Here is an article I received about potential new legislation, cut from Poverty Action Network:
"TAKE ACTION: TANF must work for working families
We all hope that if we face a job loss, become disabled or want to gain more skills, we will have support and opportunities. In this time of economic crisis, strong social support systems like TANF are more important than ever to help families meet their basic needs and lay the foundation for economic recovery. TANF is a program that provides basic cash assistance for parents and their dependent children who have incomes so low that they are not able to meet their basic needs.
In order to find work and help rebuild our state's economy, parents must have access to education and training, as well as childcare they can rely on. Several forward-thinking lawmakers are looking to redesign and improve our state's TANF program. House Bill (HB) 3141 would create more training and education options for recipients, as well as authorize 12 months of childcare for parents who participate in federally-funded Head Start programs or in our state's Early Childhood Education and Assistance Program (ECEAP). Currently the TANF program has limited opportunities for education and only authorizes parents to receive two or three months of childcare. HB 3141 is scheduled for a hearing tomorrow in the Senate Human Services and Corrections Committee. Your lawmakers must hear from you TODAY.
Send your lawmakers a message or call them toll-free at 1-800-562-6000 and tell them that "In this economy, parents on TANF should have more access to education and training, as well as childcare they can rely on. Please support HB 3141."
Monday, February 15, 2010
Speed Reading and Judging
http://www.nflonline.org/uploads/Rostrum/0210_029_030.pdf
Above is a link to a Rostrum article about speed reading and the decline of debate. I think the take-away lesson for this article is that students should be judged by a variety of judges- including those who do not like speed. It's about adaptation to your judge. A useful article for both parent judges and students.
Above is a link to a Rostrum article about speed reading and the decline of debate. I think the take-away lesson for this article is that students should be judged by a variety of judges- including those who do not like speed. It's about adaptation to your judge. A useful article for both parent judges and students.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Kamiak HS results
Now for Kamiak HS recap:
Nate Cancilla is going to state! The senior BHS debater took second place in Open Lincoln-Douglas debate this weekend, and earned a bid to compete on March 19th and 20th. Rose Osborne, from SHS, actually took third place overall, but because of the weird hidden-semis and finals, did not take home a trophy. She did however win 1st place speaker. Julia Hobart (BHS) and Ben Kaas (SQHS) took 8th and 9th place speaker. Oscar Aguirre came in #5 in his division, Junior Varsity.
In Policy Debate, Gordon Friedman and Mitsu Gunsolus took 2nd place. They already have a bid to state, so it was nice that they let another team take first.
Ann Osborne graciously stepped in to drive (again), and Sally Sheedy also judged and drove. Our parent volunteers are the backbone of the team, and they make it possible for the students to participate. Jeff Bennett, a former Congress nationals alum, judged for us. Kayla Janyk also helped us out again so we could bring more students. Jo Kaas also thought ahead to the needs of the students and sent along note pads and snacks. I was pleasantly surprised to see the oranges were a hit!
I hope to see every student at practice this week, and everyone else at the season celebration.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Updated van roster for Kamiak HS
Van Rosters
Aly Hoover will drive the SQHS van:
1. Oscar Aguirre (SQHS)
2. Ben Kaas (SQHS)
3. Will McShane (SHS)
4. Conner Helms (SHS)
5. Kayla Janyk (chaperon, judge)
Ann Osborne will drive the SHS van:
1. Millie Mulka (SHS)
2. Kylie Behmer (SHS)
3. Rose Osborne (SHS)
4. Lee Bartlett (SHS)
5. Amy Han (SHS)
6. Hae Bin Jeon (SHS)
Sally Sheedy will drive the BHS van:
1. Jeff Bennett (chaperon, judge)
2. Emiliana Morales (BHS)
3. Nate Cancilla (BHS)
4. Julie Hobart (BHS)
5. Alex Reed (BHS)
6. Mitsu Gunsolus (BHS)
7. Gordon Friedman (BHS)
Aly Hoover will drive the SQHS van:
1. Oscar Aguirre (SQHS)
2. Ben Kaas (SQHS)
3. Will McShane (SHS)
4. Conner Helms (SHS)
5. Kayla Janyk (chaperon, judge)
Ann Osborne will drive the SHS van:
1. Millie Mulka (SHS)
2. Kylie Behmer (SHS)
3. Rose Osborne (SHS)
4. Lee Bartlett (SHS)
5. Amy Han (SHS)
6. Hae Bin Jeon (SHS)
Sally Sheedy will drive the BHS van:
1. Jeff Bennett (chaperon, judge)
2. Emiliana Morales (BHS)
3. Nate Cancilla (BHS)
4. Julie Hobart (BHS)
5. Alex Reed (BHS)
6. Mitsu Gunsolus (BHS)
7. Gordon Friedman (BHS)
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Drivers Needed for Last of Season
Hello Parents and Guardians,
We really need drivers and judges to pitch in for the remainder of the season. If it is important for your student to participate in the qualifying tournaments in order to go to state or nationals, please consider driving for the team. If I am the only driver, I can take 5 students at the most.
State Qualifiers, Feb 23 (Edmonds, Tuesday night): Aly, need two more drivers/judges
National Qualifier Tournament, March 4 & 5 (Mukilteo): We will return the evening of the 4th, and leave again the afternoon of the 5th. I could have different drivers both days.
State Debate Tournament (UPS, All day) March 19th&20th: Aly, need one more driver and judge
You do NOT drive your own vehicle. We get vehicles from the district, and gas is paid for by the district. Judging is not as scary as it seems, and you'll be saving the team $200+ if you judge. Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to hear from you.
We really need drivers and judges to pitch in for the remainder of the season. If it is important for your student to participate in the qualifying tournaments in order to go to state or nationals, please consider driving for the team. If I am the only driver, I can take 5 students at the most.
State Qualifiers, Feb 23 (Edmonds, Tuesday night): Aly, need two more drivers/judges
National Qualifier Tournament, March 4 & 5 (Mukilteo): We will return the evening of the 4th, and leave again the afternoon of the 5th. I could have different drivers both days.
State Debate Tournament (UPS, All day) March 19th&20th: Aly, need one more driver and judge
You do NOT drive your own vehicle. We get vehicles from the district, and gas is paid for by the district. Judging is not as scary as it seems, and you'll be saving the team $200+ if you judge. Thank you for your consideration, and I hope to hear from you.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Read! Kamiak HS info
Hello,
This entry should have all of the information for the debate team's travel plans on Feb 5-6th. We will be attending the Kamiak HS tournament in Mukilteo, WA. We will pick up vans at 1pm and return them late on Saturday night.
I will drive the SQHS van, Sally Sheedy will drive for Bellingham, and Ann Osborne will drive for Sehome.
We will be staying at the Mariott Hotel in Mukilteo:
* 8521 Mukilteo Speedway
* Mukilteo, Washington 98275 USA
* Phone: 1-425-551-5900
* Fax: 1-425-551-5950
* Sales: 1-425-551-5903
* Sales fax: 1-425-551-5950
Van Rosters
Aly Hoover will drive the SQHS van:
1. Oscar Aguirre (SQHS)
2. Ben Kaas (SQHS)
3. Will McShane (SHS)
4. Conner Helms (SHS)
5. Amy Han (SHS)
6. Hae Bin Jeon (SHS)
7. Kayla Janyk (chaperon, judge)
Ann Osborne will drive the SHS van:
1. Millie Mulka (SHS)
2. Kylie Behmer (SHS)
3. Rose Osborne (SHS)
4. Lee Bartlett (SHS)
5. Violet McWhirk (SHS)
6. Millie Mulka (SHS)
7. Kylie Behmer (SHS)
Sally Sheedy will drive the BHS van:
1. Jeff Smith (chaperon, judge)
2. Emiliana Morales (BHS)
3. Nate Cancilla (BHS)
4. Julie Hobart (BHS)
5. Alex Reed (BHS)
6. Mitsu Gunsolus (BHS)
7. Gordon Friedman (BHS)
Schedule
Friday February 5th
Registration 3- 4 p.m.
Rd 1 Debate 4-6 p.m.
Rd 2 Debate 6-8 p.m.
Rd 3 Debate 8-10 p.m.
Saturday February 6th
Rd 4 Debate 8-10 a.m.
Rd 1 Pattern A IE's 10-11 a.m.
Rd 2 Pattern A IE's 11-12 a.m.
Rd 3 Pattern A IE's 12-1 p.m.
Rd 5 Debate 1-3 p.m.
Rd 1 Pattern B IE's 3-4 p.m.
Rd 2 Pattern B IE's 4-5 p.m. Student Congress Session
Rd 3 Pattern B IE's 5-6 p.m. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Rd 6 Debate 6-8 p.m.
Awards ASAP
Awards
Individual Events. Top 10%
Debate. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, plus finalist awards if the numbers warrant.
This entry should have all of the information for the debate team's travel plans on Feb 5-6th. We will be attending the Kamiak HS tournament in Mukilteo, WA. We will pick up vans at 1pm and return them late on Saturday night.
I will drive the SQHS van, Sally Sheedy will drive for Bellingham, and Ann Osborne will drive for Sehome.
We will be staying at the Mariott Hotel in Mukilteo:
* 8521 Mukilteo Speedway
* Mukilteo, Washington 98275 USA
* Phone: 1-425-551-5900
* Fax: 1-425-551-5950
* Sales: 1-425-551-5903
* Sales fax: 1-425-551-5950
Van Rosters
Aly Hoover will drive the SQHS van:
1. Oscar Aguirre (SQHS)
2. Ben Kaas (SQHS)
3. Will McShane (SHS)
4. Conner Helms (SHS)
5. Amy Han (SHS)
6. Hae Bin Jeon (SHS)
7. Kayla Janyk (chaperon, judge)
Ann Osborne will drive the SHS van:
1. Millie Mulka (SHS)
2. Kylie Behmer (SHS)
3. Rose Osborne (SHS)
4. Lee Bartlett (SHS)
5. Violet McWhirk (SHS)
6. Millie Mulka (SHS)
7. Kylie Behmer (SHS)
Sally Sheedy will drive the BHS van:
1. Jeff Smith (chaperon, judge)
2. Emiliana Morales (BHS)
3. Nate Cancilla (BHS)
4. Julie Hobart (BHS)
5. Alex Reed (BHS)
6. Mitsu Gunsolus (BHS)
7. Gordon Friedman (BHS)
Schedule
Friday February 5th
Registration 3- 4 p.m.
Rd 1 Debate 4-6 p.m.
Rd 2 Debate 6-8 p.m.
Rd 3 Debate 8-10 p.m.
Saturday February 6th
Rd 4 Debate 8-10 a.m.
Rd 1 Pattern A IE's 10-11 a.m.
Rd 2 Pattern A IE's 11-12 a.m.
Rd 3 Pattern A IE's 12-1 p.m.
Rd 5 Debate 1-3 p.m.
Rd 1 Pattern B IE's 3-4 p.m.
Rd 2 Pattern B IE's 4-5 p.m. Student Congress Session
Rd 3 Pattern B IE's 5-6 p.m. 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Rd 6 Debate 6-8 p.m.
Awards ASAP
Awards
Individual Events. Top 10%
Debate. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, plus finalist awards if the numbers warrant.
March/April LD Topic
If you're planning on going to National Qualifiers or State, here is the topic for March/April LDers:
2010 March/April Topic
Resolved: In the United States, the principle of jury nullification is a just check on government.
2010 March/April Topic
Resolved: In the United States, the principle of jury nullification is a just check on government.
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