Gonzaga Invite

http://www.joyoftournaments.com/wa/gonzaga/info.asp

Gonzaga invite

Homework Due for 12/8

Before Monday, 12/9, please complete your homework:

1) Reserve your spot via email for Glacier Peak
2) If you did not already cut, tag, and cite your non-uniqueness evidence (we worked on this at Tuesday's practice), please do so and put it on Drop Box.
3) Be sure to invite your teachers to our tournament on December 14th!

Updated Tournament Schedule

Date	Where
10/19	Practice tournament @ Kamiak HS, Saturday only: Mukilteo, WA
11/1-2	Snohomish HS, all events: Snohomish, WA
11/15-16	Sedro-Woolley HS, all events: Sedro Woolley, WA
12/14	WWU, Saturday only, debate only + Congress
12/20-21	Glacier Peak HS, all events: Mukilteo, WA
1/3-4	Gonzaga, all events: Spokanne, WA
1/12	Eastside Catholic LD round robin (invitation): Sammamish, WA
1/17-18	Federal Way HS, all events: Federal Way, WA
1/31-2/1	Kamiak HS, all events: Mukilteo, WA
2/6-8	Foley in Spokanne @ University HS
2/20-23	University of Oregon, Eugene OR
2/25	State Quals @ Mt Vernon HS: Mt Vernon, WA
2/27-3/1	Puget Sound National Qualifier: Mukilteo, WA
3/21-22	State Debate at University Puget Sound: Tacoma, WA

Don't forget! Parent meeting tomorrow + Sedro results

Hello Everyone,

 

Just a reminder that our parent/guardian meeting is tomorrow, 11/19 from 8-8:30pm. We'll just take the last half hour of practice to have volunteer sign-ups. This is our fundraiser for the year so please don't miss this planning meeting! We meet in Sehome computer lab room 109.

 

The Glacier Peak tournament is the weekend after ours, on 12/20-12/21. Please let me know by 12/9 if you plan on attending so I can get transportation, judges, and lodging lined up. Parents, please also let me know if you can help with judging or driving to this tournament. The schools will provide the vehicles and gas and our team pays hotel.

 

And now results from this past weekend's tournament:

 

First, I need to thank our tireless (okay, maybe not tireless) volunteer Laura Livingston for once again helping with judging and driving. We appreciate her willingness to drive her own vehicle, too.  Please be sure to thank Laura when you see her!

 

Bellingham's Marina Rossman and William Woods took 1st place in open policy debate. This was the first policy debate tournament for Marina so we are pleased with the results!

Second place in open policy was Sehome's Connor Carpenter and Felipe Rivera. It was tough to match their teammates in finals and they did a great job.

Third place in open policy debate was a hybrid team of Squalicum's Sam Sandoz and Sehome's Bryce Henshaw. Congrats to Sam on her first policy debate tournament and also congrats to Bryce for being brave and competing in open (this is only her second tournament ever!)

 

In novice policy debate, Bellingham's Adele Clark and Julia Lafortune took third place. Way to go, ladies.

 

This was certainly a first- everyone came home with a trophy!

 

Thanks for reading and I look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow at practice and at the meeting.

Homework due 11/17

Due on 11/17: organize your flows from the Sedro Woolley tournament. Decide which speech you would like to redo (choose a rebuttal speech, either aff or neg). Come prepared on Tuesday to do a rebuttal redo.

Second part of the homework- make sure you invite your parents to the Tuesday, Nov 19th meeting @ 8pm-8:30pm. We need 100% participation from our parents again to make our tournament a success!

Updates

Hi everyone,

 

Lots to cover in this email so I'll get to it:

 

1) November 15th and 16th is the Sedro Woolley tournament. Please reserve your spot by Friday November 8th. It takes me time to line up transportation, judges and registration so please don't delay! Here's the link to the invite: http://www.forensicstournament.net/tournamentdocs/1141-2014WoolleyInvite.pdf

 

We'll want to avoid the congestion of buses/cars so we'll leave at 2:30 from Sehome and Bellingham HS. Sehome students + Sam, meet Laura in the Sehome teacher lot (same as last meeting place). Bellingham students, meet me (Aly) at BHS where the district vans are parked, next to the baseball field.

 

I can only predict that we'll get back around 10:30pm on Friday. We'll need to leave again at 7am on Saturday. We will all depart Saturday from Bellingham HS.

 

Please be sure to pay your November $35 dues to your ASB in order to attend the tournament. Bring flow paper, food/money for concessions, pens, and professional clothing.

 

2) Our fundraiser and tournament is quickly coming up on December 14th. WWU debate team kindly hosts it for us. We will need parents and students to all participate in order to make this a success. Things we will need volunteers for: donating/preparing food for judges/coaches, judging, and outreach to school admin/teachers. We had 100% participation from parents last year and it was a great tournament. Come learn about volunteer positions on Tuesday, November 19th, from 8pm-8:30pm. We'll just use the last half hour of practice. We meet in room 109 at Sehome (our regular practice room). Hope you can attend!

 

3) Finally, results from the Snohomish Tournament this past weekend. First off, please be sure to thank Laura, our wonderful volunteer, for driving AND judging both days. Thank you thank you thank you!

 

Secondly, let's congratulate Sehome's Connor Carpenter and Felipe Rivera. They went 6-0 and won first place. Great start to the season!

 

Bellingham's Adele and Julia both jumped into open level policy debate in order to debate with Will. This was their second tournament and I am proud of them for challenging themselves. Will is a good mentor, too.

 

Duncan Ogg from Squalicum had the highest speaker points, averaging 28.5 (out of 30) each round. And Marina pulls ahead to have the most National Forensic League Points, earning Special Distinction.

 

Great job everyone. I look forward to another good showing at Sedro Woolley.

Homework for 11/10

Homework due on 11/10:

Sign up via email for Sedro Woolley tournament by Friday

Pretend you are the neg. Create 5 cross ex questions to ask someone running the Cuba Embargo aff, and 5 questions to ask someone running the legalize marijuana aff. Post on blog or email Aly.

Kamiak and Snohomish Tournament

If you are planning on attending the Oct 19th Kamiak Tournament, please email me by Friday, October 11th. This is crucial so I can line up enough transportation and judges. The invite went out via email.

 

If you would like to go to Snohomish HS tournament (again, I emailed the invite) please email me by Friday, October 25th at the latest. Parents, please contact me if you can drive and judge. We are hosting a judge training on Oct 24th at 6:30pm at Sehome HS, room 109 (where we regularly practice on Tuesday/Thursdays). The more parents that participate the more money we save in judge fees!

 

Also, before students are eligible to compete/judge at the October 19th Kamiak tournament, you must complete the following:

 

- Activities/Athletic form signed and returned to your school's activities/athletic office

- $35 debate fees paid for October

- Team Expectations form signed and returned to me

- Paid for your ASB card, at your school's ASB office

 

Thank you and please email me!

 

Assignment for week of 9.30.13

Due by midnight on Sunday:

Lincoln Douglas Debaters (Sam, Duncan, Marina)- Finish outlines of aff/neg. Drafts not required at this stage but generate ideas about value/criterion, contentions

Policy debaters (everyone else)- Look through the CX file at www.dropbox.com (be sure to check your email to accept the invitation to view our Bellingham Debate shared folder). Specifically, look at the affirmative Cuban embargo file. Pick out 2 of the strongest inherency cards, 2 of the strongest advantages, and 2 solvency cards. Post on the blog the taglines or email Aly the taglines. Come prepared to practice on Tuesday so we can start putting together a case to do practice debates with.
Questions? Email me: alyhorry@gmail.com

Activities/Agenda for October

Activities/Agenda for October:

1^st- effective research, researching new LD topic, coming together with issues

http://www.library.wwu.edu/lit/module.html

2013 November/December Topic
Resolved: In the United States criminal justice system, truth-seeking ought to take precedence over attorney-client privilege.

3^rd- topic overview, good writing (turn in your writing sample if you haven't already!), how to write cases webinar

8^th- case construction

10^th- case construction

15^th – effective cross examination

                http://the3nr.com/2012/10/08/common-mistakes/ : rewrite opinion questions

                Practice debates

17^th- Practice debates

19^th- novice practice tournament

Agenda for 9.26.13

Agenda for practice:

Novice:
- Parts to the Aff case

Returners:
- Work on 1AC

All:
- Webinar on writing the 1AC
- Finish impromptu speeches

Assignment due 9.29.13:

Visit www.nationalforensicleague.org
This is a great resource that is available to you and so the questions below are designed to encourage you to explore the website. All the answers can be found by looking through the site. Answer these questions and post to the blog OR email alyhorry@gmail.com

1. Where do you find the topics for the current season? Post the link or directions to where to find the page.
2. What is the name of the monthly publication put out by the National Forensic League?
3. What is the first point the website gives for Why Speech and Debate?
4. When was the evidence for policy debate last updated?
5. Where can I go to find out how to judge Lincoln Douglas Debate?
6. For returning students, how many NFL points do you have?

Tournament Schedule for 2013-2014 Season

Date	Where	Driver Sign-Up
10/19	Practice tournament @ Kamiak HS, Saturday only: Mukilteo, WA
11/1-2	Snohomish HS, all events: Snohomish, WA
11/15-16	Sedro-Woolley HS, all events: Sedro Woolley, WA
12/6-7	Puyallup HS Debate/congress: Puyallup, WA
12/14	WWU, Saturday only, debate only + Congress	None needed
12/20-21	Glacier Peak HS, all events: Mukilteo, WA
1/3-4	Gonzaga, all events: Spokanne, WA
1/12	Eastside Catholic LD round robin (invitation): Sammamish, WA
1/17-18	Federal Way HS, all events: Federal Way, WA
1/31-2/1	Kamiak HS, all events: Mukilteo, WA
2/6-8	Foley in Spokanne @ University HS
2/25	State Quals @ Mt Vernon HS: Mt Vernon, WA
2/27-3/1	Puget Sound National Qualifier: Mukilteo, WA
3/21-22	State Debate at University Puget Sound: Tacoma, WA

Agenda and Assignment for Week of 9.16.13

Agenda

9/17: Good writing = good debating, Peer edits of papers, Effective research


9/19: Taglines, How to cut evidence, Novices assist returning students with cutting evidence

Assignment

Due on 9/22 before midnight:
- Take note of your current body posture. Are you sitting down? Are you reclined backwards? Slumped forward? Shoulders forward? Arms crossed? Legs crossed? Write down your observations.
- Watch this TED Talk on body language: http://www.ted.com/talks/amy_cuddy_your_body_language_shapes_who_you_are.html
- Now that you are more conscious of your body language, look back at your notes before watching the video. What did your body language convey? How will you improve your body language during debates? Classroom presentations? Post your insights to the blog. Hit the comment link below this post.

Agenda and Assignment for Week of 9/9/2013

9/10: 1st practice! Introductions + nuts and bolts

9/12:

What is a resolution?

What is refutation?

Mini debates using fun topics

Assignment due by 9/15 @ midnight: Email alyhorry@gmail.com a writing sample from school. Send me an essay, project, research paper, etc. Something you have written. On 9/17 we'll be discussing how debating translates to writing.

Debate Practice Starts 9/10 @ 6:30pm @ Sehome HS room 109

Hello Returning and Interested Debaters,

 

Welcome to the new school year! I hope you are all enjoying a chance at a fresh start and I hope you make plans to achieve your academic (and personal) goals for the year. This email is to let you know that debate practice is starting very quickly! Our season begins Tuesday, September 10th. Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm. We will meet at Sehome HS in computer lab 109. The exterior doors near the front office will likely be locked. Enter near the staff parking lot- I will have those doors unlocked. Remember that our team is Bellingham, Sehome, and Squalicum High Schools so anyone can attend practice at Sehome.

 

To get us quickly started, please stop by your Activities/Athletic office and pickup a participation packet. You will not need to fill out the physical supplemental pages. That's right- you do not need a physical to participate in debate! I have also attached the team expectations which you can read over, sign, and return.

 

Please bring your friends! It is not too late to join the team. Your $35 debate fee is due starting in October, September is free if you would like to first try it out.

 

You can always follow the team on our blog: www.bellinghamdebate.blogspot.com

 

I look forward to seeing returning students again, as well as meeting new students.

 

Aly Horry

360-620-9664

 

Hello,

 

For the 2013-2014 season we're doing something a little differently. To get the most out of our practices, students need to come prepared. So, in lieu of a Monday practice we'll have assignments due. These assignments will always be posted on the blog and they will be due at midnight on Sunday of each week. I'll get a chance to look at your responses and give feedback at Tuesday's practices.

 

Before the start of the season, returning students have homework due! By Sunday, September 8th, please post your answer to the following prompt. Simply click on the 'no comments' link and submit your responses.

Your assignment is to post:

why do you debate, how do you debate, and what is debate.

 

We'll also have you share at the first day of practice.

 

I'm looking forward to our new season!

 

End of Season Celebration photos

State Quals Information for 2/26

Hi Everyone,

Congrats on making it this far! We have the State Qualifier on Tuesday, 2/26. It will be at Kamiak HS in Mukilteo. Students will be picked up at the following times:

1:30p SQHS (meet in lower lot where we park the school vans)

1:50p BHS (meet where we park BHS school vans, along fence by field)

2p SHS (meet in senior/student lot by anchor)

All students will need to be picked up at SQHS on Tuesday evening, approximately 10:30pm. We will call when leaving Kamiak.

Please remember to bring pens, flow paper, and clothes appropriate for debate. Please bring dinner since we won't have time to stop for food and the tournament will probably provide less than nutritious options. Thanks and good luck everyone!

End of Season Celebration

Hello Debaters of Past and Present,

Please join us with your family and friends on Sunday, March 3rd at 5:30pm for the end of season celebration. Let's meet at the Sunset Square Roundtable Pizza. I changed the date to a Sunday evening in hopes more people will be able to join us.

Please RSVP to me by Friday, March 1st.

Hope to see you then!

Summit Debate Institute

http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e6ey4pgr9faaf733&llr=i8dxdngab

Debate Central Leadership Camp

Periodically I will post information on scholarships and camps. Please contact the camp/foundation directly as I am not affiliated with any of these organizations. I'm merely forwarding on what I am sent. I hope you find something useful to further your debate skills.
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Kamiak HS tournament, Feb 1-2nd

Hello,

Thanks for attending the Kamiak HS tournament in Mukilteo. Below are the pickup times for Friday:

Sehome Students- 2pm, meet Aly by the portables where district vans are parked

Squalicum Students- 2pm, meet Mr. Clark in the upper lot.

Bellingham students- 2:20pm, Mr. Clark will pick you up in his own van from the bus turn-around

We will return late on Saturday night, around 10pm. SHS students will return to SHS. SQHS/BHS students will need to be picked up from SQHS.

Remember to bring overnight stuff, flow paper, and pens!

Thanks and please call/email with questions.

Federal Way Tournament Info

Hello Debaters Attending the Federal Way Tournament,

Please be aware of departure times. I've let your schools know to excuse you early. The van is from Sehome HS so parents can anticipate picking up students from Sehome on Saturday night.

Departure:
12:45pm- SHS (Felipe, Indigo)
12:55pm- BHS (Marina, Will)
1pm- SQHS (Sam, Duncan, Ryan)

We'll be staying overnight at the Super 8 Motel in Federal Way:
1688 S 348th St, Federal Way, WA

The hotel has continental breakfast but plan on bringing money or food for dinner both days, and lunch on Saturday. The tournament will have concessions but I can't garuntee it will be extensive. We can stop for dinner Friday, lunch Saturday and dinner Saturday.

I can only estimate that we'll return to Sehome around 11pm on Saturday but I will  have students call parents when we are leaving Federal Way.

Please make sure your student brings:
Food/money for both days
Overnight gear (though don't overpack as we only have one van for 8 of us!)
Paper to flow on
Pens
Timer

Students have been coming to tournaments without paper or pens, which are essential to debating well!

Thank you for reading and please contact me if you have questions.

Aly Horry
alyhorry@gmail.com