Your 2006 National Champion: Douglas Jeffers!
National finalists Liz Mullins and Douglas Jeffers
GRAPEVINE/COLLEYVILLE, TX - From a field of over two hundred and twenty competitors emerged the two finalists at the 2006 National Tournament. Indeed, the fifteenth and final round of the competition was adjudicated by a thirteen-judge panel that was charged with the duty of crowning this year’s National Champion in Lincoln-Douglas Debate.
The round pitted Dulles High School’s Douglas Jeffers (this year’s Barkley Forum and Big Bronx champion) against Sacred Heart High School’s Liz Mullins (this year’s Massachusetts state champion). On a 10-3 decision, Douglas defeated Liz to claim the national title.
Douglas is coached by Jon Cruz. Liz is coached by Beena Koshy and Chetan Hertzig.
Full results in all categories of speech and debate follow.
Live coverage that was provided by Jon Cruz and Josh Anderson, with the assistance of Lynne Coyne, Bobby Holley, and Stacy Thomas — is archived here. A “clean” set of results and a slew of other pictures from Nationals. We hope you enjoyed our three-site coverage of Nationals.
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This is Jon Cruz. The extended ballroom is jam-packed, so Mike Bietz, Bobby Holley, Josh Anderson, Chris Castillo, and I are biting have set up shop outside, where video screens are presenting us with the awards ceremony. Thus, the transcription begins.
Chris and I are biting our nails. Not going to lie.
Billy Tate has just thanked the mayor of Grapevine. His name is also Tate.
J. Scott Wunn has invited up the committee for this year’s Nationas: David Huston, Glenda Ferguson, J.E. Masters, and co-hosts Cindi Timmons and Jane Boyd. Cindi Timmons and Jane Boyd are wearing particularly fashionable outfits, I might add.
“One of the greatest national tournaments in the history of our organization,” declares Scott Wunn, in summarizing the story.
Scott Wunn has just awarded each of Jane Boyd and Cindi Timmons tickets to anywhere they want in the continental U.S., Hawaii, the Carribbean. A companion can come along with each. (”Aaron, don’t cheer too early!”)
No Alaska?
** YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY BEGIN COMMENTING!!! **
“The National Tournament would not work without the work of the over two hundred volunteers who make this tournament possible.”
Two hundred people have now been asked to stand.
Thank you, Dr. Alfred “Tuna” Snider and Dr. Richard Edwards!
[[FIRST PERSON TO TELL ME WHAT COMPUTER PROGRAM RICH EDWARDS DEVELOPED WINS A PAIR OF VICTORY BRIEFS BOXER SHORTS.]]
Billy Tate is now thanking Lincoln Financial Group for their phenomenal financial support of this tournament. These people are tremendous friends of the NFL.
Stacy Thomas is helping me transcribe things as they happen. Thanks, Stacy!
Vice President Gary Spence — who was one of the adjudicators of the final round in LD — is now saying a few words on behalf of the NFL.
“Lincoln understands the importance of effective communication…. Let’s recognize these individuals [the NFL and related volunteers] for contributions they’ve made to the youth of America.”
“Being a part of speech & debate means getting over the fear of losing. It means leadership. We desperately need this in America. There are many different types of leaders.”
Mayor Tate is being acknowledged as a leader.
Vice President spence is talking about Ted Turner and Mother Theresa as great leaders…in the same breath! (”They have the same skill set,” chimes in Lynne Coyne.)
A baby is SCREAMING in agony. But I promise it’s not because of the speech.
START COMMENTING!
“CNN has transformed the way the world does business today.”
Vice President Spence is now recounting a personal conversation between Mother Teresa and the Pope. “I’m paraphrasing.”
(”Mother Teresa and the Pope walked into a bar….” says Tim Case.)
Actually, despite our little jokes, this speech is meaningful. Ted Turner is being presented as a visionary who reshaped his own world, and Mother Teresa as someone who reshaped the world around her.
“I’ll tell you, most of those kids did end up dying anyway.”
And the audience is laughing and clapping about this.
Lynne Coyne is now handing me gummi bears. This should top off the 9 milkshakes I have had this week. Thanks, Lynne!
(”I didn’t bring Pez,” she notes. A nice reminder that the Lexington Winter Classic awards Pez dispensers along with its classy acrylic awards. You should attend!)
Five participants will receive $1000 Participant of the Year scholarships.
Eight schools will receive $500 NFL program scholarships. (KEEP YOUR FINGERS CROSSED FOR BRONX SCIENCE!)
Jessica Doyle from Brentwood, TN — ARE YOU HERE???
SHE’S HERE! $1,000 FOR JESSICA DOYLE! Congratulations!!!!
1. Brookhaven High School, Mississippi
2. Jersey Village High School, Texas
3. Davis High School, Utah
4. Nena High School, Wisconsin
CONGRATULATIONS!
And thank you Stacy Thomas!
Tim Sheaff took the box away. More drawings will happen until the remaining student awards and
MR. TIMOTHY SHEAFF is now being announced. In addition to coaching
THE
WAYNE
E.
BROWN
SHOW ME EXCELLENCE AWARD!
Alex Weisman — University School (FL)
coached by Ms. Jenny Cook
Nicole Schneider — Field Kindley Memorial High School (KS)
coached by Mr. Darrell L. Harbaugh
Brian Rubaie — Shawnee Mission High School (KS)
coached by Ms. Jennifer Stucky
Jessica K. Boyd — Laurel High School (MS)
coached by Ms. Anita Boyd
Kevin M. Cheairs — Bellevue East High School (NE)
coached by Mr. John Campbell
Sally L. Hudson — Lincoln East High School (NE)
coached by Mr. Matt Davis
Taylor Sloey — Raymond Central High School (NE)
coached by Mr. Dan Johnson
Chloe Hall — Albuquerque Academy (NM)
coached by Ms. Meg Howell
Roseann Mariapuram — Gilmour Academy (OH)
coached by Ms. Gay Janis
Samantha K. Shedd — Athens Area High School (PA)
coached by Ms. Terry Bustin
Caitlin Halpern — W.T. Woodson High School (VA)
coached by Anjan Choudhury
[Yay NCFL champion & VBI! AND congrats “Anjay Choad Oroy!”]
Eva Lam
Rufus King High School (WI)
coached by Mr. Adam Jacobi
[Yay Adam!]
Blake Halseide — Sheridan High School (WY)
coached by Ms. Marla Hinrichs
[Yay VBI!]
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Cherian Koshy is working the stage, handing out trophies with great effiency.
In partnership with the International Debate Education Association — with a guest team from South Korea — students in PF, OO, IX, Duo, DI, and supplemental and consolation events.
Assisting in recognizing the inaugural members of the guest team program are PHYLLIS HIRTH and J. SCOTT WUNN.
Big round of applause from our friends from South Korea!
Schwan’s Food Company recognized diamond coaches last night. (Yay Donus Roberts!) Now its time to recognize SCHWAN’S SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE in debate events, speech events, and overall.
THE MUSIC HAS BEGUN.
It’s especially meaningful when your school wins a Schwan’s School of Excellence Award. You need forty outrounds in debate, fifty in speech, and seventy overall.
The Schwan Food Company senior director of development has come on stage.
In debate…
TEXAS — BELLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL — Jay Stubbs!!!
MISSOURI — SPRINGFIELD CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL — congratulations Jack Tuckus
NEBRASKA — LINCOLN SOUTHWEST HIGH SCHOOL — congratulations Tony Hines
FLORIDA — NOVA HIGH SCHOOL — congratulations Lisa Miller!
MISSOURI — PARKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL — (no coach announced? “That’s even more incredible!” says Chris Castillo)
IOWA — CEDAR RAPIDS WASHINGTON — Warren Sprouse!
and in speech…
(Thank you, Stacy!)
MINNESOTA — APPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL — congratulations Pam Cady Wycoff!
MINNESOTA — EAGAN HIGH SCHOOL — yay Joni Anker!
ILLINOIS — GLENBROOK SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL — Glenn McDermott
PENNSYLVANIA — HOLY GHOST PREPARATORY SCHOOL — go Tony Figiola!
JAMES LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL — YAY Tommie Lindsey!
FLORIDA — NOVA HIGH SCHOOL — congrats AGAIN Lisa Miller!
MINNESOTA — ROSEVILLE AREA HIGH SCHOOL — Joyce Peter
SOUTH DAKOTA — SIOUX FALLS LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL — Brian Hague
NEW YORK — STUYVESANT HIGH SCHOOL — CONGRATULATIONS Julie Sheinman!!
AND OVERALL
MINNESOTA — EAGAN HIGH SCHOOL — yay Joni Anker again!
FLORIDA — NOVA HIGH SCHOOL — congrats AGAIN Lisa Miller! Taking home all three trophies!
and now
the most prestigious
the most incredible
the biggest honor of all
THE BRUNO E. JACOB PI KAPPA DELTA TROPHY
Last year, the trophy was won by Eagan. (Bronx Science won in ‘92! Sorry for my random bit of team pride. Of course, I was in elementary school. But hey.)
the contenders for next year’s award:
4. Appleton East High School, WI
3. Albuquerque Academy, NM [go Kevin Hall and Meg Howell!]
2. Munster High School, IN
1. Sioux Falls Lincoln, SD
THE ISSUE AT HAND IS THIS YEAR’S AWARD.
AND THE WINNER IS….
[[drum roll]]
Tim Sheaff is getting more dramatic….
JAMES LOGAN HIGH SCHOOL
Congratulations Tommie Lindsey!
He is now walking up on the stage to receive the the Bruno E. Jacob Coach Commendation to Mr. Lindsey. Congrats!
THE ALBERT S. ODOM, JR. COMMENDATION is also awarded by Mr. Lindsey.
Tommie is now standing on the stage alone.
Now to the six finalists in STORYTELLING.
Finalists in Impromptu will be waiting in the area off the stage.
POST COMMENTS! Encourage people. The more comments you increase karma.
In addition to the lei that each champion traditionally receives — thanks Hawaii — each champion will receive a black Western stetson. I know what a black Western stetson is.
Tim Sheaff made a joke but I didn’t quite get it.
The six finalists are lining up.
The DOF from Western Kentucky University — Dr. Judy Woodring and vice president of Don Crabtree are helping present —
6. Charlie Douglas (Roseville Area High School, MN)
5. Sarah Engel (Riverside High School, CA)
4. Stephanie Hurst (Parkview High School, MO)
3. Asland Lowry (Jefferson City High School, MO)
2. Chris Page (Princeton High School, TX)
AND THE WINNER OF WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY STORYTELLING — RECEIVING A $500 SCHOLARSHIP…
Ryan Glenn (Plano Senior High School, TX) — CONGRATS!
NOW…
IMPROMPTU…
Pam McComas is coming on stage to present…
6. Drew Everson (Maudlin High School, SC)
5. Tyler Damar (Chesterton High School, IN)
(”How does impromptu work???” asks Lisa Ha. Bad time to interrupt!!!)
4. Larissa Atkinson (Plymouth High School, IN)
3. Heather Hamilton (Centennial High School, MT)
2. Jacqueline Ivy (Red Mountain High School, AZ)
AND THE WINNER OF WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY IMPROMPTU — RECEIVING A $500 SCHOLARSHIP…
Jessica Ferguson (Sandra Day O’Connor High School, TX) — GREAT JOB!
Woah. They are doing this bang-bang-bang. Next…
PROSE READING
There is really weird music playing. But I like it.
NFL president Billy Tate of MBA is now helping to present awards.
6. Ross Johnson (Danville High School, KY)
5. Louis Romaine (Iona Preparatory School, NY) — CHARLIE SLOAT SHOUT OUT!
4. Clara Wayne (Plymouth High School, IN)
3. Jonathan Stunsberry (Dear Park High School, TX) [$250]
2. Seth Hunter (G.C. Scarborough High School, TX) [$500]
AND THE WINNER OF WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY PROSE READING — RECEIVING A $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP… [AND $400 HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP…]
Joey DiColandrea (Stuyvesant High School, NY) — CONGRATULATIONS TO JULIE SHEINMAN! Yay New York district!
POETRY READING
Harold Keller is making his way to the stage to announce…
6. David Hathaway (El Campo High School, TX)
5. Victor McCarty (Raytown High School, MO)
4. Rowena Gassman (Lake Highland Preparatory School, FL) — go George Clemens & Bob Marks!
3. Ronnie Rutledge (Canterbury High School, IN) [$250]
2. Antoine Stubo (G.C. Scarborough High School, TX) [$500]
AND THE WINNER OF WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY POETRY READING — RECEIVING A $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP… [AND $400 HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP…]
1. Josh Tony (Duncanville High School, TX)
EXPOSITORY
6. Victoria A. Alvarez (Riverside High School, SC)
5. Dan Nelson (Downers Grove High School, IL) [[go Jan Heiteen!]]
4. Amy Berry (Cheyenne East High School, WY)
3. Anna Harper (St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, MI) [$250]
2. Ronni Toledo (Apple Valley High School, MN) [$500] (Go Ronni and Wycoffs!)
AND THE WINNER OF WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY EXPOSITORY — RECEIVING A $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP… [AND $400 HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP…]
John D. Michaels (O’Gorman High School, MI)
RYAN HAMILTON EXTEMPORANEOUS COMMENTARY
Presented by Bro. Rene Sterner…
6. Rosanna Maria Perlman (Gilmore High School, IN)
5. Dustin Ruff (Lincoln Southwest High School, SD)
4. Jenny Timmons (St. Thomas Aquinas High School, KS)
3. Josh Thomas (Starr’s Mill High School, GA) [$250]
2. Bethanie Owens (Blue Springs South High School, MO) [$500]
AND THE WINNER OF WESTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY COMMENTARY– RECEIVING A $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP… [AND $400 HALL OF FAME SCHOLARSHIP…]
Sarah A. Hinkfus (AND EVERYONE IS SCREAMING AND I CAN’T HEAR!)
Julie Sheinman just stopped by and says hello to America.
There is now a very long speech about Student Congress.
At this time, I’d like to acknowledge our sponsors. Be sure to check out Session II, a part of the Victory Briefs Institute that we like to think of as a “different kind of debate camp for a different kind of debater.” While we have had more interest in our programs than ever, there is still some space available.
A gavel is being presented to Harold Keller for his phenomenal work in Student Congress for students across America.
And the gavel is to be named…THE HAROLD KELLER PUBLIC SERVICE AWARD. Congratulations, Mr. Keller!
Harold Keller is now speaking. (Thank you to coaches, students, etc.)
(”Do you hear that off-beat clapping to Bonanza?” says Chris Castillo.)
Let’s get ready for STUDENT CONGRESS….
9. Jared Sawnsonklar? (Florida)
8. Tabisa Wolmia (Miami Killian High School, FL)
7. Nick Timplen (Mayes High School, KS)
6. Varun Sirivan (Saratoga High School, CA)
5. Brian Rubay (Shawnee Mission East High School, MO)
4. Thampar Thampar (Leland High School, CA)
3. Adam Laythrom (Monte Vista High School, CA)
2. Colin Outerbridge (Trinity Preparatory School, FL) — also P.O.!
AND NOW THE NATIONAL CHAMPION IN THE JOHN C. STENNIS SENATE…
EVA LAM! RUFUS KING HIGH SCHOOL IN WISCONSIN! CONGRATULATIONS EVA AND ADAM JACOBI!
At this time I’d like to thank Lynne Coyne who is now, along with Stacy Thomas, helping me with names.
Varum Hibblegamkar (Lake Highland Preparatory, FL) is P.O.
9. Jessica Cooper (Miramonte High School, CA)
8. Michael Ederkate (Lake Forest High School, IL)
7. Cameron Kirk Ginnanini (Miramonte High School, CA)
6. Varum Hibblegamkar (Lake Highland Preparatory, FL)
5. Sundeep Iyer (Ridge High School, NJ) — DAVE YASTREMSKI SHOUT OUT!
4. Agnes Nam (Shrewsbury High School, MA) — TEAMUSA SHOUT OUT!
3. Carl Werner (Park High School, MO)
2. Jack Robling (Iona Preparatory School, NY)
1. Cameron Secord (Brookwood High School, GA) — TOC champion & NFL champion! Congratulations!!
KARL E. MUNDT AWARD
in line for next year…
Chaminade High School, NY (go Bro. George & Bro. John!)
Monte Vista High School, CA (go Dave Matley!)
congratulations to this year’s winner:
MYERS PARK HIGH SCHOOL (congratulations Andrew West and Jason Kline!)
AND NOW COLORADO COLLEGE TED TURNER PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE….
Bonnie Stapleton and Dr. Michael Edwards from Colorado College are here to present….
Tommie Lindsey is also here to present….
6. Manchester Chris Comenos/Dan Cellucci (Manchester-Essex Regional High School, MA) [”CONGRATULATIONS DAN JEWETT & TIM AVERILL! Glenbrooks, Yale, and TOC champions]
5. Jonathan Jerome/Arun Das (Myers Park High School, NC) [”Amazing!”]
4. Rob Melolo/Thomas Real (Gahana High School, OH)
3. Lindsay Zung/Daniel Schultz (??)
THE RUNNER-UP Jennifer Goldstein/David Nadell (Stoneman Douglas High School, FL)
ON AN 8-3
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS…
on the con…
They look happy….
Michelle Schmidt/Valerie Hobbes (Bishop Healan High School, OH) — CONGRATULATIONS!
…MORE DRAMATIC MUSIC…
Here to present the awards: the most successful policy coach of all time… TED BELCH
6. BELLAIRE
5. WICHITA EAST
4. DENVER EAST
3. CEDAR RAPIDS WASHINGTON
The final round was held earlier this afternoon…
THE NATIONALS RUNNERS-UP…
Kyle Davis/Jamie Burke… MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY…. congratulations Billy Tate and Alan Coverstone!
RECEIVING THE H.B. MITCHELL TROPHY…
the California State Championship Team…
BELLARMINE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL!!
Matt Grines and Dylan Groves [CONGRATULATIONS CHRIS WOLF AND KIM JONES!]
And now the top speakers…
6. Jamie Burke (MBA)
5. Kyle Davis (MBA)
4. Greg Allen (Blue Valley)
3. Mima L. (You know how to spell it!) (GBS)
2. Michael Luso (Sacramento Jesuit)
THE RECIPIENT OF THE PHYLLIS FLORY BARTON TOP SPEAKER AWARD…
he’s rubbing his hands together dramatically….
HIS SUNGLASSES HAVE BEEN INSULTED BY TIM SHEAFF!
Gregory Friend from GLENBROOK NORTH — congratulations Christina Tallungan!
AND NOW LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE!
ABRAHAM LINCOLN IS HERE TO PRESENT THE AWARDS WITH DON CRABTREE AND BILLY TATE…
6. Prashant Rai (Mountain View High School, CA) [Congratulations Eric Palmer and Kiwi Camara!]
5. A Matt Shields celebrity stand-in. (Scarsdale High School, NY) (Matt had to leave for his graduation.) [Congratulations Joe Vaughan and Chetan Hertzig!]
4. Jeremy Schifberg (South Eugene High School, OR) [congratulations Wes Craven!]
3. Liz Scoggin (Edina High School, MN) [congratulations Jake Gelfand and Mike Bietz!]
on a 10-3 decision…….
THE RUNNER-UP IS…..
LIZ MULLINS [SACRED HEART HIGH SCHOOL, MA]
congratulations Beena Koshy and Chetan Hertzig!!
THE NATIONAL CHAMPION…
DOUGLAS BRYANT JEFFERS OF DULLES HIGH SCHOOL, TEXAS!!!!
For a third year running, a VBI alum has emerged to finals and claimed the national title. Congratulations, Doug!!!!
This is Josh Anderson taking over…Jon Cruz has walked off to take the coach/student photo. After a coaching vacancy at Dulles, Jon took over primary coaching responsibilities for Doug at a number of tournaments not too long ago.
Sorry for typos. I’m new at this.
Samantha Oxburrow Eagan HS
Wasatch HS
Carthage HS
North Meclenberg HS
Sepulpa HS
Belin Jesuit Prep
Harker Hights
US Extemp
6. Mark Isaacson ( [Magda Maralis]
5. Seth Peckins (Lyons HS, Tx) [
4. Tex Dawson (Plano Sr.) [
3. Tony Rome (Truman) [Karl Greco]
THE RUNNER-UP IS……
Alex Stevenson (Eagan) [
THE NATIONAL CHAMPION…..
Colin West (Rocky Mountain) [Paul S. Demerret]
THE FINAL ROUND NATIONAL CHAMPION….
Colin West (Rocky Mountain) [Paul S. Demerret]
International Extemp
6. Christopher Janjigian (Weaton North)
5. Michael Garson (Freeholt)
4. Mathew Stucky (Mountain Bridge)
3. David Kumbridge (Collerville)
THE RUNNER-UP IS……
Daniel Rauch (Milburn, NJ) [congratulations Bryan Raymond!]
THE NATIONAL CHAMPION…….
Spenser Rockwell (Palisades, CO) [Cyndy Rockwell]
THE FINAL ROUND NATIONAL CHAMPION…..
Spenser Rockwell (Palisades, CO) [Cyndy Rockwell]
Original oratory
6. Anthony Frankonacaro (Holy Ghost Prep, PA) [congratulations Tony Figiola!]
5. Jeff White (Mitchel, SD) [
4. Marie Agnelo (Brooklyn, GA)
3. Samantha Moore (McDowell, PA)
THE RUNNER-UP IS…..
Nicole Christberg (Winston Churchill, TX)
THE NATIONAL CHAMPION…..
Sarah Cook (Apple Valley High School, MN) — congratulations Pam, Joe, Cherian, and Zach!
THE FINAL ROUND NATIONAL CHAMPION…..
Sarah Cook!
Humorous Interp
6. Tim Janis (Styvesant HS, NY)
5. Katy Kuny (Roseville, MN)
4. Dan Johnson (Independence Truman, MO)
3. Brian Benigan (West HS, IA)
THE RUNNER-UP IS…..
Phillip Bridge (Brookville East, WI)
THE NATIONAL CHAMPION IS…..
Spencer McCurnin (Dowling Catholic, IA) — congratulation Tim Shieff and Steve Schappaugh
THE FINAL ROUND NATIONAL CHAMPION…..
Spencer McCurnin (Dowling Catholic, IA) — congratulation Tim Sheaff and Steve Schappaugh
Dramatic Interpetation
6. Derrick Cooper (Belleville West, IL)
5. McKean Scheu (Portage Northern, MI)
4. Hannah Sorenson (Souix Falls, SD)
3. Alice Stanley (Parkley West, MI)
THE RUNNER-UP IS….
Moira Foeh (Mt. Lebanon, PA)
THE NATIONAL CHAMPION IS……
Blake WIlliams (Montgomery Academy, AL)
[shout out to Jay Rye!!!!]
THE FINAL ROUND NATIONAL CHAMPION IS…..
Blake Williams (Montgomery Academy, AL)
Duo Interpretation
6. Jordan/Hardaway (James Martin, TX)
5. Bernat/Pallai (Cardinal Mooney High School, OH)
4. Flugence/Cottingham (Teurlings Catholic High School, LA)
3. Gonzalez/Schmidt (Trinity Preparatory School, FL)
2. Bruzgo/Martin (Holy Ghost Preparatory School, PA)
YOUR NATIONAL CHAMPIONS…
Boges/Ngyuen (James Logan High School, CA)
also the final round champions!
Scott Wunn is now giving an inspirational speech….
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL STUDENTS WHO COMPETED AT NATIONALS — TO ALL FINAL ROUND PARTICIPANTS — AND TO THIS YEAR’S NATIONAL CHAMPIONS!
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Posted from: 24.217.74.4
June 23rd, 2006 15:19
GO Derrick Cooper!
Posted from: 24.217.74.4
June 23rd, 2006 15:27
Awards are handed out in the order final rounds took place in, right?
Posted from: 162.84.144.169
June 23rd, 2006 15:28
OMG OMG OMG OMG !!!!
Posted from: 68.201.254.107
June 23rd, 2006 15:28
Alaska > Hawaii…I love sled dogs =D Oh yeah, GO DOUGLAS JEFFERS
Posted from: 69.173.13.162
June 23rd, 2006 15:29
Go Liz Mullins
Posted from: 128.101.254.65
June 23rd, 2006 15:30
im rooting for liz…
hbu guys?
Posted from: 12.207.17.70
June 23rd, 2006 15:32
Tab Room for the Mac
Posted from: 24.217.74.4
June 23rd, 2006 15:33
Is TRPC the software?
Posted from: 68.201.254.107
June 23rd, 2006 15:33
Jon TRM/PC Rich Edwards program =D
Posted from: 68.201.254.107
June 23rd, 2006 15:35
Or is it TRPC? heh.
Posted from: 24.217.74.4
June 23rd, 2006 15:42
Well, I just booted up my copy of TRPC and unless the “by Rich Edwards” line is a joke on me…
Posted from: 12.19.87.98
June 23rd, 2006 15:42
The IE portion of TRPC?
Posted from: 71.112.170.172
June 23rd, 2006 15:43
Well I’m TRYING to comment. It doesn’t seem to work out that way— I wonder why. So far I’ve tried three times, with three different messages. Oh well. There’s a person from Kamiak high school who made it into the semi-finals of Congress…which is fairly good considering Nationals was his third Congress ever. Oh well
Posted from: 71.226.72.131
June 23rd, 2006 15:45
jon–i’ll do you one better. not only did i debate against rich edwards, i went to graduate school with him.
Posted from: 68.201.254.107
June 23rd, 2006 15:46
I think TRM/PC is the long version name of the program…I could be wrong,
I found the answer here…
http://www.nfhs.org/StaticContent/PDFs/SDTA/RunningATournament.pdf
It uses both names…lol we’ll let john decide, if we’re both right then its a tie we posted both at 15:33 =D
Posted from: 208.107.31.15
June 23rd, 2006 15:47
so….uhhh….who won?
Posted from: 24.217.74.4
June 23rd, 2006 15:49
Yeah, he now owes two pairs of Briefs boxers (see what I did there?).
MWAHAHAHA.
Posted from: 69.173.13.162
June 23rd, 2006 15:55
Are things really moving that slooooow?
Posted from: 12.207.17.70
June 23rd, 2006 15:57
I am sure the Mac version came first, but I think I got the name slightly wrong.
Tab Room on the Macintosh
or
Debate Tab Room on the Macintosh
Posted from: 70.142.228.188
June 23rd, 2006 16:03
DOUGLASSSSSSSSSSSS !!!!!!!!!!
Posted from: 69.182.232.73
June 23rd, 2006 16:04
Yeah, this sort of thing might take a while. It took just as long last year. As is my understanding, they give a lot of speeches and shizzle before they realize they have champions to name.
Posted from: 69.173.13.162
June 23rd, 2006 16:08
Go Liz Mullins!
Posted from: 69.173.130.57
June 23rd, 2006 16:10
Liz Mullins Fo Sho!
Posted from: 71.112.170.172
June 23rd, 2006 16:11
Although I know neither of the finalists— It seems uncouth to allow only one to be cheered on. Hence, GO Douglas Jeffers! Now karma is semi-equalized.
Posted from: 69.173.13.162
June 23rd, 2006 16:14
Unequal - Liz Rocks
Posted from: 24.217.74.4
June 23rd, 2006 16:14
Personally I am more concerned with DI finals Derrick Cooper is from my school and I am sooo nervous for him!
Posted from: 152.163.100.71
June 23rd, 2006 16:17
For extemp… go Garson!!
Posted from: 68.201.254.107
June 23rd, 2006 16:19
Still thinking, DJ FTW
(Go Horde)
Posted from: 24.111.207.199
June 23rd, 2006 16:20
The school that John Michels, the Expository winner, is from, O\’Gorman, is in South Dakota.
Posted from: 69.182.232.73
June 23rd, 2006 16:22
MAD PROPS TO LOUIS!!!
…and Joey
BTW, what school is Dan Nelson from?
Posted from: 70.225.82.75
June 23rd, 2006 16:22
Jessica this is the first time I have been excited about speech. I so totally want Derrick to win. What year is he?
Posted from: 69.173.130.57
June 23rd, 2006 16:24
Go Liz!
Posted from: 24.217.74.4
June 23rd, 2006 16:24
He is only a junior and this is his first year ever doing DI it is amazing he has won every tournament he has been in this year. He went straight ones the entire time at state!
Posted from: 71.112.170.172
June 23rd, 2006 16:25
Oh come on, be fair to Douglas. He and Liz ned qualization or the entire karma of the universe is thrown out of whack. Who do YOU think won? From the round lay-out…I think its ??????.
Posted from: 70.240.72.17
June 23rd, 2006 16:25
GO PHILIP BRIDGE!!! Oh and it UNEQUAL… GO JEFFERS!!!
Posted from: 69.182.232.73
June 23rd, 2006 16:27
Sarah Hinkfuss is from Rufus King HS, WI
Posted from: 71.141.238.249
June 23rd, 2006 16:27
Go Grimes/Groves
Posted from: 68.201.254.107
June 23rd, 2006 16:27
I think Doug won…then again Im kinda biased ;)
^ Dulles High School Debate Team Member =D
Posted from: 70.225.82.75
June 23rd, 2006 16:27
Good for Derrick. I know he won state but that was all I knew.
Posted from: 69.160.216.9
June 23rd, 2006 16:28
6th place in Commentary is Roseann Mariappuram…
Posted from: 69.173.13.162
June 23rd, 2006 16:29
I am partial to LIZ!
Posted from: 69.160.216.9
June 23rd, 2006 16:30
Oh, and she’s from Gilmour Academy in OH
Posted from: 70.240.72.17
June 23rd, 2006 16:31
I have to go with Jeffers!!! Hes also from Houston…
OH GO BRIDGE!!!
Posted from: 69.173.13.162
June 23rd, 2006 16:34
The suspense is killing me..
Posted from: 24.7.122.35
June 23rd, 2006 16:34
GTIMES+GROVES!!!!
+
LOGAN DUOOOOO!!!
Posted from: 70.114.8.142
June 23rd, 2006 16:35
GO NICOLE K. FOR OO!!
Posted from: 63.227.246.76
June 23rd, 2006 16:35
Go LIZ!!! Gotta root for my new teammate at Western Kentucky!
Posted from: 208.107.51.124
June 23rd, 2006 16:36
GO Hannah Sorenson (South Dakota!)
In DI
Sioux Falls has already won one!
Posted from: 68.202.37.144
June 23rd, 2006 16:37
Just wanted to give a shout out from Orlando, Florida. Great live blog and congrats to Rowena!
Posted from: 66.55.16.10
June 23rd, 2006 16:40
Before they announce, this year’s team Woodson (Anjan and Caitlin) would just like to say that both Liz and Doug were both fantastic today and two of our favorite people all year! Congratulations to you both, and we had so much fun competing with you all year!
Posted from: 69.182.232.73
June 23rd, 2006 16:41
I’m ready…
Posted from: 68.202.37.144
June 23rd, 2006 16:42
Anybody know who made it into Congress finals?
Posted from: 24.7.122.35
June 23rd, 2006 16:43
YEAh i couldn’t find any info about congress past semis…
Posted from: 69.173.13.162
June 23rd, 2006 16:45
Must be a long speech..
Posted from: 65.30.201.222
June 23rd, 2006 16:45
Why isn’t it still updating?
Posted from: 69.160.216.9
June 23rd, 2006 16:48
I could tell you some people who made Senate finals…I know who made it out of my semis chamber…
Posted from: 207.160.168.243
June 23rd, 2006 16:48
“JDineen” Joe? Weren’t you at this posting last year, too? :)
Posted from: 68.201.254.107
June 23rd, 2006 16:49
DOUGLAS JEFFERS IS CHAMPION!
WE WIN! DULLES HIGH SCHOOL!
GO DULLES W00T W00T
Posted from: 24.7.38.228
June 23rd, 2006 16:51
congrats bellarmine GG
Posted from: 69.180.210.210
June 23rd, 2006 16:51
congrats to mba for getting to a 2nd final in two years, and its especially impressive b/c both kyle and jamie are juniors
Posted from: 67.66.49.202
June 23rd, 2006 16:51
doug is a stud.
Posted from: 69.182.232.73
June 23rd, 2006 16:51
Congrats, Jack.
Posted from: 68.201.254.107
June 23rd, 2006 16:51
Just a little happy =D lol
Posted from: 70.240.72.17
June 23rd, 2006 16:52
Go JEFFERS!!! Now Lets see the HI!!! Go Bridge!!!
Posted from: 70.128.217.33
June 23rd, 2006 16:53
parkview high school (MO) has a coach: Nancy Wedgeworth
Posted from: 68.202.37.144
June 23rd, 2006 16:54
Congrats to Dulles on LD!
Posted from: 65.69.154.3
June 23rd, 2006 16:54
I came to see this round with a couple of friends. the round was amazing, and worth the 30 minute drive ;-) congrats to both debaters, It was worthwhile. Go douglas, rep texas. wooh!
yay
Posted from: 70.250.37.209
June 23rd, 2006 16:54
the bellarmine guys definitely deserved the win…..good job.
Posted from: 129.116.12.227
June 23rd, 2006 16:57
DOUGLAS.
Four years ago when you walked into a DI round with a briefcase ready to perform what was undoubtedly the most dramatic rendition of Poe EVER, we knew even then that this day would come. Congratulations on a phenomenal career. :)
PS — There’s a pot roast with your name on it. Let me know when you’re around to collect; don’t bring Grunny with. ;-)
Posted from: 208.124.16.181
June 23rd, 2006 16:57
Go Doug! You’ve made Dulles proud.
Posted from: 69.182.232.73
June 23rd, 2006 16:58
Jack Robling…congrats
Posted from: 68.63.219.248
June 23rd, 2006 16:58
expos third is anna hopper from MS, not MI
i think senate 9th is Sonnenklar?
Posted from: 71.112.170.172
June 23rd, 2006 17:00
—Karma works somehow. :D
Posted from: 69.22.241.57
June 23rd, 2006 17:01
Go DOUG!
Regardless of who the champion is Bronx Science is extremely proud to have you as an assistant to our team.
Congratulations to both on reaching to the finals round in such a compeititive field.
Posted from: 69.182.232.73
June 23rd, 2006 17:01
Congrats, Jack
Posted from: 69.173.13.162
June 23rd, 2006 17:01
Great Job Liz you made us proud!
Posted from: 71.112.170.172
June 23rd, 2006 17:02
I had no idea South Eugene was in WA— If it was in WA wouldn’t JS have gone to State ad competed against me for Championship?? Last I checked he was from Oregon—…Odd.
Posted from: 70.240.163.114
June 23rd, 2006 17:02
1. Brookhaven High School, Mississippi
2. Jersey Village High School, Texas
3. Davis High School, Utah
4. Nena High School, Wisconsin
^^could someone tell me what that was regarding? that’d be great, thanks.
and congrats to douglas [in LD] & nicole [in OO]
texas! represent! :]
Posted from: 70.242.12.136
June 23rd, 2006 17:06
That $500 scholarship for your NFL Program I believe.
Posted from: 207.160.168.243
June 23rd, 2006 17:07
…And next we have…?
Posted from: 70.241.79.183
June 23rd, 2006 17:09
congrats mr. jeffers
Posted from: 68.201.254.107
June 23rd, 2006 17:11
Jon Cruz is defintely Dulles’s Coach ;D
Without him the Viking Rampage would have been a catastophie! (So Doug and Chris say)
=D
Posted from: 69.22.241.57
June 23rd, 2006 17:11
I just read this but:
CONGRATULATIONS JOEY DICOLANDREA!!
You owe it all to my pestering random people at Regionals :]
Jimmy must be proud. You’ve got really, really big, size 11 to be exact, shoes to fill el ano proximo.
♥
Posted from: 69.22.241.57
June 23rd, 2006 17:12
Gee.
I’m quite the slow one.
CONGRATULATIONS DOUG!!
WE HAVE A TROPHY ASSISTANT COACH!!
(much like a trophy wife…)
Posted from: 24.159.242.235
June 23rd, 2006 17:16
Jacobi\’s on a roll… that\’s three national championships.
Posted from: 70.242.12.136
June 23rd, 2006 17:18
Oh yea, congrats to Doug for winning and repping Texas!
Posted from: 65.30.201.222
June 23rd, 2006 17:19
which peice is the HI who won?
Posted from: 64.131.145.158
June 23rd, 2006 17:22
Congratulations Douglas!! You\\\’ve had such a strong year (and debate career) and totally deserve this. I really enjoyed watching you debate the few times I saw you at Big Bronx and Lexington - your ability to adapt to a variety of judges in particular is amazing. You\\\’re going to be thrilled working with Bronx next year!! =) Congrats again!
Posted from: 75.15.164.32
June 23rd, 2006 17:23
Carl Werner is from Park Hill South, FYI.
Posted from: 65.30.201.46
June 23rd, 2006 17:24
I believe the winning HI was Jimmy the antichrist. But I’m not sure!
Posted from: 216.85.119.58
June 23rd, 2006 17:24
What were the topics for the oratory speakers? I have no idea what their names were, but I know what they spoke on and what order. I just want to see who was who.
Posted from: 65.30.201.222
June 23rd, 2006 17:25
Phil Bridge is from Brookfield East
Posted from: 68.123.27.126
June 23rd, 2006 17:28
James Logan rocks duo once again. Good fucking job Nathaniel and Jeff.
Posted from: 68.123.27.126
June 23rd, 2006 17:30
VictoryBriefs, thanks for the awesome coverage.
Posted from: 70.240.163.114
June 23rd, 2006 17:30
thanks victor vu
for answering my question, that is
Posted from: 170.140.110.18
June 23rd, 2006 17:33
Congrats Doug!!
i read the round summary and there were no food analogies
ohh how i miss the cake analogy
but for real congratulations
Posted from: 207.160.168.243
June 23rd, 2006 17:42
Thank you to all of VB, for your amazing coverage, once again!
Posted from: 71.131.192.217
June 23rd, 2006 17:47
GJ James Logan and Congrats to Douglas!
Posted from: 71.116.51.54
June 23rd, 2006 17:47
Yay Sam Moore, and yay Erie PA for that matter!
Posted from: 69.86.149.198
June 23rd, 2006 17:58
Congrats DOUG, JEREMY, and MATT!!! LOVE YOU GUYS, YOU ROCK MY WORLD!!!!!!!!!!
DOUG - undefeated all the way = hott!!! you OWNed nats!!!
JEREMY - you rocked nats, i’m soo proud of you!!!! you always rock no matter what!!!
MATT - awesome job, way to represent NY!!! have a nice graduation!!!
to all of you that qualled and competed @ nats:
all of you are winners in my heart!!! i love you all!!!
Posted from: 68.201.254.107
June 23rd, 2006 18:02
Who won the boxers? lol
Posted from: 75.6.230.32
June 23rd, 2006 18:10
congrats GG, yall deserved it.
Posted from: 69.160.216.9
June 23rd, 2006 18:14
Yeah, 9th is Sonnenklar
Posted from: 66.55.16.10
June 23rd, 2006 18:14
Hi,
Just writing to say congratulations to Michelle Schmidt/Valerie Hobbes. I judged one of your first rounds this week. You were fabulous then and obviously carried yourself to the end. Great job.
Posted from: 128.101.250.126
June 23rd, 2006 18:19
congrats to everyone!
I’m just wondering does anybody know what the resolution in LD was for nats?
Thanks!
Posted from: 205.188.116.204
June 23rd, 2006 18:37
Congrats to Doug Jeffers
Posted from: 24.199.66.31
June 23rd, 2006 18:40
Congratz Doug! Its awesome yur going to be our assistant coach next year!
Posted from: 71.114.234.199
June 23rd, 2006 18:41
CONGRATULATIONS DOUGLAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You were one of the best debaters i ever got to watch and i can’t wait to hear about the many successes and national victories (elections? dictatorships?) to come.
Posted from: 207.38.196.56
June 23rd, 2006 18:43
Congrats
Posted from: 72.229.155.199
June 23rd, 2006 18:47
Congrats to Doug and everyone who competed in Nationals this year.
Posted from: 24.193.146.102
June 23rd, 2006 18:48
i cant wait to hav u as a coach next year doug. major congrats.
Posted from: 24.195.1.253
June 23rd, 2006 18:50
How many ballots did Doug pick up final round? Whos?
Posted from: 75.2.134.97
June 23rd, 2006 18:51
major congrats to dylan and matt way to go!!!
Posted from: 68.103.104.187
June 23rd, 2006 18:57
Matt Stucky 4 IX is from Moundridge, KS (west KS district)
Seth Peckham 5th USX Lyons KS also from west ks district. We had to hit those guys for the last 4 years.
Great job WEST KANSAS DISTRICT
Posted from: 216.100.32.10
June 23rd, 2006 19:05
congrats to GG…hella well-deserved. congrats also to liz on finals, and to doug on winning the big one.
~Ankur
Posted from: 67.171.221.255
June 23rd, 2006 19:06
South Eugene is indeed in Oregon and we are quite proud of it. As we are of our favorite native son, JEREMY!!
Posted from: 152.163.100.71
June 23rd, 2006 19:18
Congrats Douglas for winning nats.
Posted from: 68.95.83.211
June 23rd, 2006 19:30
DOUG!!! WAY TO REPRESENT HOUSTON. From a super novice at Deer Park to our nationals CHAMPION. We are proud of you!
-JVH
Posted from: 216.100.32.10
June 23rd, 2006 19:33
oh, and since i forgot last time - great job, gaku!
Posted from: 64.12.116.139
June 23rd, 2006 19:47
Way to go, Doug! Muchas congratulations!
Posted from: 66.55.16.10
June 23rd, 2006 19:49
US Extemp
6. Mark Isaacson ( [Magda Maralis]
5. Seth Peckham (Lyons HS, Tx)
4. Tex Dawson (Plano Sr.)
3. Tony Romm (Truman) [Carl Grecco]
THE RUNNER-UP IS……
Alex Stephenson (Eagan)
THE NATIONAL CHAMPION…..
Colin West (Rocky Mountain) [Paul S. Demerret]
THE FINAL ROUND NATIONAL CHAMPION….
Colin West (Rocky Mountain) [Paul S. Demerret]
6. Christopher Janjigian (Weaton North)
5. Michael Garson (Freeholt)
4. Mathew Stucky (Mountain Bridge)
3. David Kumbroch (Collierville)
THE RUNNER-UP IS……
Daniel Rauch (Milburn, NJ) [congratulations Bryan Raymond!]
THE NATIONAL CHAMPION…….
Spenser Rockwell (Palisades, CO) [Cyndy Rockwell]
THE FINAL ROUND NATIONAL CHAMPION…..
Spenser Rockwell (Palisades, CO) [Cyndy Rockwell]
Posted from: 66.55.16.10
June 23rd, 2006 19:50
sorry, to explain the repost above, a lot of names were spelled very wrong. i felt it was necessary i fix it, lol. sorry,
~tony
Posted from: 64.12.116.139
June 23rd, 2006 20:00
congrats doug. can’t wait for you to be part of our debate crew next year
Posted from: 129.116.12.227
June 23rd, 2006 20:02
Doug, the hat is so hot.
Posted from: 216.165.22.73
June 23rd, 2006 20:21
I am so proud of the Cruz/Jeffers duo. ; D
Posted from: 24.8.106.164
June 23rd, 2006 20:26
Colorado hege. Extemp is ours. OURS.
The coach is Paul DeMaret for Rocky and its Palisade High School (singular). Congrats to De, Colin and Spencer. My SWEEPING of Colin at Nat Quals NX is all the sweeter now. Alllllll the sweeter.
Posted from: 206.135.27.2
June 23rd, 2006 21:09
Thank you, Tony for correcting spellings of names. Mine was mauled. They turned it into a normal people name!
Posted from: 72.48.10.11
June 23rd, 2006 21:43
tex dawson from dx is actually from plano west not plano senior since we are correcting names and stuff
Posted from: 71.12.210.152
June 23rd, 2006 22:14
South Carolina representin’! Congrats Drew and Viki!
Posted from: 71.241.153.14
June 23rd, 2006 22:14
Congrats to all the wonderful, deserving people who did well this weekend, including, among others, Doug, Liz, Shifty Schifberg, and Shieldsy. You guys are all just great.
Posted from: 64.134.128.81
June 23rd, 2006 22:55
in original oratory, nicole kreisberg* is coached by Brian Eanes…
Posted from: 67.188.94.50
June 23rd, 2006 23:09
Congrats to BELL GG :) **love**
Posted from: 24.7.122.35
June 24th, 2006 00:32
I too feel sort of compelled to make three tiny spelling corrections
it is
“Gautam Thapar” (Leland) - 4th Senate
and
“Varun Sivaram” (Saratoga) -6th Senate
and
Matt “Grimes” (Bellarmine)- Policy Champion
But nonetheless, thanks ALOT for the invaluable tournament coverage during this past week.
Posted from: 67.121.244.28
June 24th, 2006 00:34
yeah, since no one took the time to congratulate him in the last 133 posts, i want to throw a word up to prashant rai for getting to the top 6 in ld. i think it’s really neat that one of the most “radical” debaters in the event can change gears smoothly enough to get that far at NFLs.
Posted from: 70.196.116.18
June 24th, 2006 05:44
Congratulations to Doug on a victory that is well-deserved and merited. Having heard of the mighty Doug Jeffers since the days when he was a middle school speech competitor with my little sister, it is not surprising that this day has now come.
I would also like to take a quick moment to really send a personal shout out to debate’s biggest celebrity, Jon Cruz. As anyone who was here this week witnessed, Jon took the time to make sure that this VBD coverage reached everyone despite the fact that he was assisting Doug at every step of the way to this championship. Jon is a credit to the activity and to this community.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Posted from: 24.49.244.173
June 24th, 2006 05:50
Congratulations Doug,
I guess you’ve come a long way since I first judged you in your final round at Atlanta in ’03. And you were great then too! I remember thinking to myself, “Who is this guy….and how did a 12 year old get
into NFL Nats?”
Seriously, I knew I was looking at a future champion. And I was right. Ironically, I also judged (and picked up) the LD Nat champ in an early round the same year. So I guess I saw two champs in one day. Cool.
Good luck, congrats, and see you soon.
Joseph Gazzola
Posted from: 69.118.231.117
June 24th, 2006 06:37
Congratulations to Doug Jeffers on winning the whole damn thing! Also, congratulations to Liz for finally getting the recognition she deserves by getting to finals and to Matt for ending and incredible career in a great way (4th place ain’t too shabby at all). On another note, it seems that Nationals this year was actually pretty damn well run and a great group of debaters did well and ended their careers in a good way.
Posted from: 68.201.254.107
June 24th, 2006 07:31
You know, I just looked at the champions picture…And Doug has the same smirk he always has when he wins…I swear that child never smiles.
…Then again it might just be because of the hat.
Congrats to both of them!
Posted from: 66.141.35.26
June 24th, 2006 08:44
I want to take a moment to thank Jon Cruz, who has been absolutely invaluable as a coach this semester (from about Emory onward). I know that my debating definitely improved after I started working with him, and I think he is one of the most dedicated people in the activity. It says alot about the man that he worked me in around coaching his own enormous team, and serving the community on all of those committees, at absolutely no gain to himself. The community in general, and I in particular, owe alot to this man. Thanks again.
Posted from: 64.59.95.139
June 24th, 2006 09:14
Congrats Doug!
Posted from: 12.214.94.27
June 24th, 2006 10:46
Congratulations Doug!!!!!!!! and Jon too!!! : )
Posted from: 71.97.6.177
June 24th, 2006 12:06
The tournament is over and I am now enjoying working in my yard — my roses were a mess. THANKS to everyone who attended and made this, what I hope, is the BEST National tournament ever. I do have a request. If anyone has any pictures of the impromtu cattle drive held at Grapevine HS on Monday — please send those my way. My dad who was an AG teacher for 38 years really wants to see those. . If anyone has pictures of the tournament held on the Grapevine Complex side or at registration - please send those my way to. This is a once in a lifetime project for me and I want as many pictures as possible…
THANKS again for everyone being so wonderful!
Sincerely,
Jane Boyd
Co-host, 2006 Texas Bluebonnet Nationals
Posted from: 71.97.6.177
June 24th, 2006 12:09
OH yes — the airline tickets were a wonderful surprise. I can go almost anywhere in the US, Bahamas, Carribean (sp), and Bermuda but not Hawaii, Alaska, and Las Vegas. OH well –I think I can find somewhere to go to a beach with the choices I have. WHAT A GREAT SURPRISE –THANKS to Scott Wunn and the NFL… OH and Bannockburn travel as well.
Posted from: 209.94.139.52
June 24th, 2006 14:29
CONGRATS ALL! :)
Posted from: 71.12.221.245
June 24th, 2006 15:22
uh, douglas jeffers is really, really, really, really amazing.
Posted from: 69.168.4.232
June 24th, 2006 16:14
so…who\’s winning it next year
Posted from: 172.166.90.190
June 24th, 2006 17:30
Congrats Mr. Jeffers!
-the Entire Strake Team
Posted from: 71.226.72.131
June 24th, 2006 19:17
i want to second doug jeffers comments about jon cruz. to hear he was coaching and managing the tournament coverage is astounding. his commitment to the activity deserves a “thumbs up” or “atta boy” from all who support this site and the activity. he is even willing to backchannel old geezers like me. jon–get some rest. good job!
Posted from: 71.232.110.115
June 24th, 2006 19:59
I tried posting this already, but I don’t think it went through, so I’ll try again.
This year’s Nationals was even more amazing than I’d hoped it would be, so I want to thank Jane Boyd and Cindi Timmons for that. The tournament was terrific in every conceivable way, and I had the best time I’ve had all year.
Congratulations to Doug on winning, and on turning in an exceptional performance in the final round. I was mighty impressed.
On a more personal note, congrats to Mr. Matthew Benyamin Shields and Ms. Elizabeth Mary Mullins on ending their respective debate careers in style. In addition to being the best students a coach could ever ask for, you guys are great sports and remarkable human beings, and it has been an honor to work with you.
Much love,
Chetan
Posted from: 141.155.12.214
June 24th, 2006 20:33
wait, i thought jon cruz was the Bronx Science coach?
Posted from: 68.175.61.99
June 24th, 2006 20:42
To clarify for the last poster, Dulles has been without a coach for much of this semester, which made it difficult for Doug to travel to tournaments and to compete at them. He and Chris McClure had already been surrogate teammates to Bronx Science students from traveling together, so given the exceptional circumstances, I was happy to help by assisting with logistics and with coaching as well.
While I appreciate Doug’s kind words here, in his speech before finals, and elsewhere, I really deserve very little credit for any of this. I have known him for some time and, frankly, think he’s one of the very best debaters I’ve ever met.
Winning Nationals was his ultimate hope and goal, and I can’t think of a nicer and harder-working person to have achieved such a goal. It’s been an honor to assist in whatever small way I could over these past few months and I’m excited that Doug will be working with Bronx Science students next year as an assistant coach. I hope he can impart his extraordinary humility and dedication as much as his deep argumentative insights.
Many thanks to Jane Boyd and Cindi Timmons for running a fantastic tournament, to Anjan Choudhury and Larry Hosman for their kind words here, and to Kent, Kathy, Greg, and Amy Beth Jeffers for providing a model of family support to the entire debate community.
Posted from: 70.19.225.185
June 24th, 2006 21:03
liz is way hotter though
Posted from: 69.86.98.23
June 24th, 2006 21:25
Do team coaches typically coach on the side? How do they deal with situations where thier team members go up against their so called surrogates?
Posted from: 68.175.61.99
June 24th, 2006 21:38
I can’t speak for others, but speaking for myself, this was an exceptional situation, and motivated by the absence of a coach at Dulles. I wouldn’t really consider what I was doing “coaching on the side” for a “so-called surrogate.” That seems to carry the connotation of being paid, at least to me. I was just trying to help out and be a coach for someone who didn’t have one because of circumstances beyond his control. I didn’t think Doug’s last few tournaments should have been impacted by these circumstances.
Doug knew from the start that as both the director of forensics and the head LD coach at Bronx Science — where I work with a very large number of students — my first priority was rightfully and necessarily to them. Given that there were only one or two tournaments that he attended at which Bronx Science LD debaters were competing, the situation you asked about didn’t occur, and I’m not sure what happens for coaches who work for multiple students or programs, something that happens on both the national circuit and on local circuits. (I felt terrible for Chetan, for example, when Matt and Liz faced each other in one of the late rounds at Nationals.) In any case, since the students on my own team had done work with Doug before to prep for topics and tournaments, and since the team was very eager to have Doug on board as an assistant coach next year, and since, as I mentioned earlier, Doug is an exceptional debater and an exceptional person, I was only too happy to help out in any way I could. Given the rather large workload I have both at Bronx Science (as a coach and a teacher) and at Victory Briefs, I can’t imagine a similar situation happening again in the forseeable future.
But ultimately, this thread is really about the successes of Doug, Liz M., Liz S., Matt, Jeremy, Prashant, and the other LD debaters and competitors from across the events who dominated this past week at Nationals. Congratulations to all! (And thanks again to Anjan, Larry, Jane Boyd, Cindi Timmons, and the Jeffers family.)
Posted from: 72.131.23.99
June 25th, 2006 03:55
Dear Jon Cruz and company (as well as Nick Bubb at Wisconsin Forensics Daily) – thank you for the continued thorough coverage and for being the quintessential cheerleader for this activity. One of the things I find amazing in this activity is the high preponderance of students, coaches and parents who give so much of their time and energy and receive so little – other than self-actualization – in return. Though forensics may use competition as a means of attracting people together to test their prowess and challenge their skills, I find that more and more, a community of love and support unites us behind the common causes of education, advocacy and empowerment.
To Jane Boyd and company – I said it before awards, and I’ll say it again: you rocked! This tournament was one of the friendliest, and easiest in terms of venues and amenities. As the national tournament has grown in participation, you were able to meet our needs and exceed our expectations. All of the little touches, such as the Stetson hats for champions, and the bluebonnet flowers for coaches rounded off the local charm in harmony with the dignity of the ceremony. This was the first time since 2001 (Oklahoma City), where both the Congress House and Senate were together, and with other events at various points of the week. That was most appreciated.
Finally, to my team – I am so proud of you. Eva Lam, with your amazing amounts of intellect, talent, compassion and dignity, you have been a role model for so many, including your coach. Sarah Hinkfuss – arguably the most humble student I’ve worked with – your driven motivation, focused attitude and considerate persona have made for an inspiring combination. I wish you both much success at Harvard and beyond!
Posted from: 64.53.94.70
June 25th, 2006 05:51
My proudest moment as a coach occured this year with Arun and Jonathan in Public Forum. I want to congratulate ALL of the PFD teams at Nationals, I witnessed superb debate on a VERY tough topic.
Thank you to Victory Briefs for covering PFD as tightly as LD and Policy this year.
All of Myers Park: You did an amazing job at nationals and represented yourselves very well in every round of every event! Congrats to Andrew West for the Karl Mundt trophy, he has been waiting for a LONG time to obtain that prize!
Congrats as well to EVERYONE from North Carolina who competed and especially to those 7 congress students who BROKE! Well done!
Dallas, it’s been fun!
Posted from: 71.232.110.115
June 25th, 2006 06:46
Just to supplement what Jon wrote - it was heartbreaking indeed when Matthew and Liz hit. This was the third time it’s happened this year, and my policy has been to completely stay out of the way when it does. I didn’t watch any of the three rounds, and I didn’t help either prepare for them. I have to commend both students on handling the situation in such a mature and professional manner.
Posted from: 24.118.187.240
June 25th, 2006 06:48
Does anyone know if points for Congress and extemp have been released… If they have been any idea where to find them, if they havent any idea when they will be.
Posted from: 72.131.23.99
June 25th, 2006 07:24
Jaybe– you will find Congress points and extemp ranks in the unofficial results: http://www.joyoftournaments.com/bluebonnet2006/nt_06ntlresults.pdf
Posted from: 24.54.239.171
June 25th, 2006 13:54
Congrats Doug!!!! And congrats Caitlin, on your award.
Posted from: 24.118.13.255
June 25th, 2006 16:28
Does anyone know who sat out in the LD finals decision. I am veeeeery curious.
Posted from: 68.38.220.125
June 26th, 2006 07:32
Congrats Doug/roomie! I am sure you made perfect eye contact to win the tournament! Also, congrats to Liz and Jake!
Posted from: 66.219.38.245
June 26th, 2006 10:20
Congratulations Douglas.
Few have what you have and fewer do what you do. Keep up the good work. Set your goals high because you are only scratching the surface.
You’ve made everyone from Dulles, Sugar Land, ‘Houston Debate,’ and Magnolia Plantation =) very very proud.
Posted from: 71.193.189.72
June 26th, 2006 10:58
Just a few notes I thought i’d add…sorry about the length.
To Douglas, sincere congratulations. It’s been a pleasure to judge you and difficult to coach against you. We were very curious about that NC and decided to just keep you from telling whatever story seemed to be rolling over opponents. Before the round with Shif I said “just don’t play whatever game he’s playing”. Jeremy came back with a knowing grin and said “I played his game.” We are absolute believers in the hate the game not the player philosophy…and Shif and I both were satisified to go out on that note, especially to someone that dominated the tournament like you did. I look forward to working with you at VBI.
To Liz Mullins, outstanding performance. Your Semifinal NR was fantastic. I’m really first and foremost a spectator of debate…I love to see those moments where someone pulls an incredible maneouver (think soccer: I’ll watch a whole game just for that one sweet bicycle kick). You are a credit to your coaches and to the activity.
To Josh Anderson and Tim Case, you both know what you did. And I’ll never forgive you. But if I do, I’ll probably tell you that your support at this tournament went above and beyond. Our little temporary triumvirate proved that the debate community can thrive on cooperation, respect and friendship. The lesson for all debaters here is to hold on to your friendships, always stay open to making new ones and as we would say in Eugene ‘just try to be chill.’ Case: I owe you money. Janderson: I’m working on the modules right now :)
A mess of fragmented messages:
Scoggin: congrats, i hope the barry white voice gets better before camp…if not you’ll have to karaoke ‘girl it’s true’.
Hamilton: I loath you. we will never forget.
Castillo: you were really nice to us, thanks.
Melissa: i’ve let you see the dark world of south eugene superstition. remember, it’s top secret. you’re awesome. coolest picture of shif ever. it was meant to be.
Jacob: you’re great. thanks for hanging out and distracting me during the round.
All the NFL people: great tournament. too hot.
Every coach I talked to at this tournament: you were respectful, fun and friendly. I hope I returned the gesture to each of you.
Kelsey: The wicked witch is dead! :P Can I be your Glenda?
Bainbridge: Jeff was great. Hope you made the flight. The whole crew was totally chill. Matt: Screw you for ruining my perfect season. Sean: H5N1 is human to human indeed. See you in Silverton. Bring guns. Nance: Ha! It’s still 0-0 you perv.
USA world cup team: you suck. don’t whine. get better.
Pentagon: so, homosexuality is a mental disorder? I think militarism is a mental disorder. Your move sherlock.
Kim Jung Ill: stop with this! we’ll do it man, i swear to god we’re crazy like that. we “elected” a cowboy…whatcha gonna do, huh?
All right…to any I forgot: thanks for making this a great tournament for us.
To Jeremy: You know, I honestly have no idea what “justice” meant in that decolonizing case. Couldn’t tell ya. I owe you $80 plus an incalculable amount of gratitude. I’ll start by paying the 80 bucks. You know the rest.
wesley
Posted from: 155.52.64.50
June 26th, 2006 16:23
Congrats to Matt on another fantastic performance, putting a fitting end on a two- (actually, let’s make that three-) year domination of all things debate. As the posts on this thread alone demonstrate, there are a variety of people involved in LD who, like Matt, show an extroadinary devotion to and sheer love for this activity. Few, however, are simultaneously able to put the activity they love into perspective, to care more about the position than the win, and to never let competitiveness get in the way of friendship. These qualities have made Matt a rare gem on the circuit these last few years. So has the fact that, incidentally, he happens to be one of the greatest debaters this activity has ever seen.
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