Updated 4/21/08

Texas Speech & Debate Camp

June 22-28, 2008

 


 

The Texas Speech & Debate Camp is designed for U.I.L. forensic competitors.

Sessions will focus on CX Debate, LD Debate, Extemp, Prose, Poetry and Coaching.   

Why attend the Texas Speech & Debate Camp?

       Quality staff – some of the best U.I.L. coaches in Texas !

       Intended for UIL participants – our staff knows what wins in U.I.L. rounds.

 Campers placed 2nd in 2A and 3A at the UIL CX State in ’07!  13% of the LD debaters at the UIL State meet in ‘07 attended this camp!  The 2A and 4A State Champions attended this camp!!!!!

       Affordable – you will not find a more reasonably priced camp in Texas.  Only $600

       CX Debaters will receive affirmative and negative briefs to give them a jump on research for the topic.  

       LD Debaters receive intense philosophy sessions conducted by debate coaches and college professors.

       Practice rounds – the practice you receive in the summer will pay off in May!

       Teacher sessions – designed for novice and experienced coaches. PDAS credit available.


 

Director                                                      

           

Tim Cook, Salado HS  

           

Staff                                                         Guest Lecturer                                                         

 

CX

Terri Robinson, Georgetown HS                Dr. Richard Edwards,                        

Janice Caldwell, Lindale HS                       Professor of Communication, Baylor University

Rebecca Meek, Devine HS 

                                   

 

LD

James Willis, Salado HS                            Dr.  Jim Hankinson and Dr. Jennifer Green                               

Larry McCarty, Ingram Tom-Moore         Professors Philosophy, University of Texas                           

Dylan Pearcy, Sealy HS

 

IEs

Janet Melton, Lampasas                           JJ Jonas,

                                                                Poet and author


 

Location                                                               

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas

Cost

$600   (Covers tuition, dorm room and meals)

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Include $150 deposit, non refundable or transferable. Full payment must be received by June 1. 

                                                                                          


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INFORMATION FOR THE CAMP

 

When do I check in?  Sunday, June 22 at 2:00

 

Where do I check in? McLane Hall

 

When do I need to be picked up? Saturday June 28 at noon

 

What dorm will I stay in?  McLane Hall

 

How will I eat?  Three meals will be provided per day at Mabee Student Center Please note dinner is served from 5:00-6:00 , so you will want to have snacks for the evening hours.  The camp will not operate a snack bar.

 

Where is Mary-Hardin Baylor?  Belton, Texas off I35, visit their web page for more specific directions.

 

What type of clothing should I bring?  Dress casually, but appropriate.  Bring one nice outfit for the festival tournament.

 

What is the festival tournament?  At the end of the camp, we will have a mini tournament for additional practice.

 

Can parents attend? Yes. Parents and coaches are welcome to attend anytime. Please come early on Saturday to see the product of our week’s work.

 

What do I need to bring?  Largely up to the individual, but we recommend the following:

Computers (TS&DC not responsible for theft,  but they are very useful)

 

A.  For the dorm

Linen

Blanket and pillow

Towels

Toiletries

Hand soap

Medicines you might need such as Tylenol, etc.   

Rooms come equipped with microwaves and refrigerator

      

B.  For the sessions

Xerox money

Money to purchase handbooks  (CX Debaters: For $20, You can purchase access to Planet Debate for the week.)

Filing materials

Paper

Pens

Jump drive

 

C.  For Fun

There is a small amount of “free” time.  You may want to bring something to entertain yourself.

(board games, cards, etc.)

 

D.  What NOT to Bring

Cars – If you are driving yourself, you need to contact the camp prior to check-in.

Weapons

Drugs

Alcohol

Tobacco products

*The TS&DC is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

 

 

Who will be chaperoning the students?  Coaches and staff members will closely monitor the campers throughout the week. 

 

Male Chaperone: Kenneth Rohrbach, Principal Three Rivers HS

Female Chaperone: Vicki Hall, Speech Coach Smithville HS

 

Can I prepare before the meet?  Yes. 

 

LD

TBA

 

CX

TBA

 

Extemp

Extemp topic areas:

TBA

 

Students may bring their own files for the camp.

 

What is the schedule?

 

Sunday, June 22

2:00                         Check-in

3:00                         Orientation

3:30                         Exhibition Round

6:00                         Picnic Lunch

7:00                         Extemporaneous Speaking

                                How To / Demonstration

                                Round One

10:30                       Room check

 

Each section (VCX, NCX, LD, IE's) will have their own schedule.  Once those schedules are finalized the will be posted here.

 

Monday, June 23                                                                 

                                               

7:30                         Wake-up

8:00-9:00                 Breakfast

9:00-12:00               Dr. Edwards Topic analysis

                                General Sessions

12:00-1:00               Lunch                                                                    

1:00-5:00                 Squad Work

5:00-6:00                 Dinner   

6:00-9:00                 Extemporaneous speaking

                                Round Two / Semifinals

                                Finals                    

10:30                       Room check

 

Tuesday, June 24

 

7:30                         Wake-up

8:00-9:00                 Breakfast

9:00-12:00               General Sessions

12:00-1:00               Lunch                                                                    

1:00-5:00                 Squad Work

5:00-6:00                 Dinner   

6:00-9:00                 Speaking Drills

9:00                         Voluntary Advanced Extemp Session

9:00-10:30               Free Time

10:30                       Room check

 

Wednesday, June 25

 

7:30                         Wake-up

8:00-9:00                 Breakfast

9:00-12:00               General Sessions

12:00-1:00               Lunch                                                                    

1:00-5:00                 Squad Work

5:00-6:00                 Dinner   

6:00-10:30              Social Activity/Time

10:30                       Room check         

 

Thursday, June 26

 

7:30                         Wake-up

8:00-9:00                 Breakfast

9:00-12:00               General Sessions

12:00-1:00               Lunch                                                                    

1:00-5:00                 Squad Work

5:00-6:00                 Dinner   

6:00-9:00                 Start/stop rounds

9:00-10:30               Free Time

10:30                       Room check

               

Friday, June 27

 

7:30                         Wake-up

8:00-9:00                 Breakfast

9:00-12:00               TSDC Tournament

12:00-1:00               Lunch                                                                    

1:00-5:00                 TSDC Tournament

5:00-6:00                 Dinner   

6:00-9:00                 TSDC Tournament

9:00-10:30               Free Time

10:30                       Room check

 

Saturday, June 28

 

7:30                         Wake-up

8:00-9:00                 Breakfast

9:00                         TSDC Tournament Finals

12:00                       Awards / Check-out

 

**Students must remain on campus at all times and follow the directions of the staff.

 


 

2007 Results

 

Varsity CX Debate

 

Top Speaker    Carissa Nietsche, La Grange

 

1st Carissa Nietsche- Jonathan Macik, La Grange

2nd Jake Mylnar-Caleb Orsak, Three Rivers

3rd Joshua Bennett-Kelsey Chaney, Canton

3rd Arron McManus-Veronica Page, Smithville/Thorndale

 

Intermediate CX Debate

 

Top Speaker    Benjamin Palmer, Van

 

1st Krissy Arnst-Hayden Kopplin, Three Rivers

2nd Benjamin Palmer, Van

3rd Sarah Barnett-Rebecca Saathoff, Devine

4th Sophia Anwar-Brittny Johnson, Clear Brook

 

Novice CX Debate

 

Top Speaker    Jordan Knesek, La Grange

 

1st place           Bandera           Lamar Lewis & Josh Leeper

2nd place           Three Rivers     Jessica Hessong & Jeremy Papa

3rd place           LaGrange         Dillion Drab & Jordan Knesek

4th place           Orange Field    Elana Newell & Jennifer Garrison

 

Varsity LD Debate

 

Top Speaker    Cathy Watkins, Canton

 

1st        Cathy Watkins, Canton

2nd        Stephanie Hoernis, Salado

3rd        Kyle Gardner, Devine

3rd        Tyler Rutledge, Lindale

 

Novice LD Debate

 

Top Speakers   Lindsey Weber, Three Rivers

                        Lesli Garret, Canton

 

1st        Lindsey Weber, Three Rivers

2nd        Lesli Garrett, Canton

3rd        Joshua Logsdon, Lometa

4th        Hannah Brogden, Devine

 

 

Varsity Extemp

 

1st           Cathy Watkins, Canton

2nd          Jack Swearington, La Porte

3rd           Chelsea Bethancourt, La Porte

 

Superior (3)

 

Kira McEntire, Smithville

Leslie Garret, Canton

Jake Mylnar, Three Rivers

Brittany Ellenberg, La Porte

Tyler Rutledge, Lindale

Jacob Root, Pine Tree

Victoria Flores, Devine

Kyle Gardner, Devine

Victoria Knaupp, Devine

Carissa Nietsche, La Grange

Sophia Anwar, Clear Brook

 

 

Novice Extemp

 

Exemplary (2)

 

Colton House, Three Rivers

Emily Gilson, Orangefield

Matilda Hanksinson, LBJ

 

Superior (5)

 

Jeremy Pape, Three Rivers

Jennifer Garrison, Orangefield

Stephanie Hoernis, Salado

Taylor Chew, Iraan

Rebecca Saathoff, Devine

Cody Gonzales, Iraan

Josh Leeper, Bandera

Biridi Torres, Salado

Dalton Allen, Devine

 

 

2006 Results

 

Sweepstakes

 

1st        Lindale

2nd        Salado

3rd        Three Rivers

 

 

CX Hardest Worker              Carisa Nietsche, La Grange

LD Hardest Worker              Rachel Snyder, Lindale

 

Varsity CX

 

Top Speaker                            Eric Scott, Bandera (118.66 out 120 points)

 

1s                                                            Eric Wolff and Brady Spenrath, Three Rivers

2nd                                                         JP Fugler and Megan Abshure, Lindale

Semifinalist                                Korri Kezar and Victoria Flores, Devine

Semifinalist                                Caleb Orsak and Jake Mylnar, Three Rivers

 

Novice CX

 

Top Speaker                            Kirsten Ralston, Rogers (120 out of 120 points)

 

1st                                                          Taylor Reed and Sam Sharp, Salado

2nd                                                         Katy Ralston and Kirsten Ralston, Rogers

Semifinalist                               Greg Faber and Jon Spinks, Salado

Semifinalist                               Carissa Nietsche and Jonathan Macik, La Grange

 

Varsity LD

 

1st                                                   Rebekah Karrenbrock, Lindale

2nd                                           Tyler Rutledge, Lindale

Semifinalist                                Kyle Garder, Devine

Semifinalist                                Ben Griffith, Early

 

Novice LD

 

1st                                                   Reena Suresh, Salado

2nd                                           Laci Trevino, Athens

Semifinalist                                Jordan Flowers, Smithville

Semifinalist                                Erin Dupree, Athens

 

Varsity Extemp

 

1st                                             Tyler Cook, Salado

2nd                                            Tyler Rutlidge, Lindale

3rd                                             Magan Bradshaw, Salado

4th                                             Ashley Jennings, Bandera

5th                                             Kyle Gardner, Devine

6th                                             Wade Chalaire, Devine

 

Novice Extemp

 

Exemplary (2)

 

Kira McEntire, Smithville

Reena Suresh, Salado

Oscar Negrete, United South

 

Superior (3-4)

 

Laci Trevino, Athens

Amber Armer, Smithville

Victoria Roesch, Giddings

 

Outstanding (5-6)

 

Krissy Arnst, Three Rivers

Matt Robinson, Salado

Jordan Flowers, Smithville

Sabrina Robison, Devine

Jonathan Macik, La Grange

 

 

 2005 Camp Results

 

Sweepstakes

 

1st      Boling High School

2nd     Salado High School

3rd     Smithville High School

 

 

CX Debate

 

Varsity                                                            Novice/Intermediate

 

1st

Smithville                                                         Thorndale

Ian McKee - Brittany Page                              Veronica Page - Willem Stockton

 

2nd

Joshua                                                             Three Rivers                                                            

Ryan Blodgett - Ian Sport                                Brady Spenrath - Eric Wolff

 

3rd

La Vernia                                                        Bandera/Joshua

Ginny Hime - Katy Young                               Brenner Burgess - Sara McGlothin

Lampasas                                                        Three Rivers

Taryn Brown - Kirby Crow                             Wesley Weber - John Schumann

 

Top Speaker                                                   

Ryan Blodgett, Joshua                                        Carissa Nietche, La Grange

 

LD Debate

 

Varsity                                                            Novice/Intermediate

 

1st

Michelle Haskins, Boling                                  Justin Weldon, Smithville        

 

2nd     

Travis Cook, Salado                                       Tyler Cook, Salado     

 

3rd                                

Stephanie Martinez, Devine                             Wade Chalaire, Devine

Holly Nees, Lindale                                         Rachel Buchhorn, Giddings

 

Top Speaker                                                  

Donna Lewis, Gilmer                                         Norma Horn, La Vernia

 

Extemp

 

Varsity                                                            Outstanding Novice

 

1st David Rodriguez, Boling                            Kory Browning, Redwater

2nd Travis Cook, Salado                                Rachel Buchhorn, Giddings

3rd  Allie Medack, Giddings                            Haley Castro, Joshua

4th Holly Nees, Lindale                                   Tyler Cook, Salado

5th Goyland Williams, Boling                           Melissa Garcia, Devine

6th Brittany Page, Smithville                             Haley Morton, Devine

7th Megan Bradshaw, Salado

8th Stephanie Martinez, Devine