Updated 5/28/09
Texas Speech & Debate Camp
June 28 - July 4 2009
We are still accepting campers. Contact us for information.
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The Texas Speech & Debate Camp is designed for U.I.L. forensic competitors.
Sessions will focus on CX Debate, LD Debate, Extemp and Coaching.
Why attend the Texas Speech & Debate Camp?
Ø Quality staff – some of the best U.I.L. coaches in Texas !
Ø Intended for UIL participants – our staff knows what wins in U.I.L. rounds.
Ø Affordable – you will not find a more reasonably priced camp in Texas. Only $600
Ø CX Debaters will receive affirmative and negative briefs to give them a jump on research for the topic.
Ø LD Debaters receive intense philosophy sessions conducted by debate coaches and college professors.
Ø Practice rounds – the practice you receive in the summer will pay off in May!
Ø Teacher sessions – designed for novice and experienced coaches. PDAS credit available.
Confirmed Staff
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
Janet Melton, Lampasas HS
Racy Grant, Hallsville HS
Eric Holt, Lago Vista HS
Seth Phillips, Whitehouse HS
Rory McKenzie, University of Texas
Nicole Yeakley, Baylor University
LD
Tim Cook, Salado HS
James Willis
Larry McCarty
Kristen Ray
Travis Cook, University of Texas
Tyler Cook, Salado HS
Kenneth Rohrbach - Male Counselor
Nancy Randolph - Female Counselor
Location
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Texas
Cost
$600 (Covers tuition, dorm room and meals)
Deadline May 15. For additional information + Click to Contact
Include $150 deposit, non refundable or transferable. Full payment must be received by June 1.
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Please complete the attached form and provide a copy of your proof of insurance at check-in.
Remaining balances must be paid by June 1. If this presents a problem, Please contact us.
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Confirmed Campers (5/28/09)
VCX
Staff: Terri Robinson, Racy Grant, Seth Phillips, Nicole Yeakley, Rory McKenzie
Jossue Velasquez, Zapata
Ediel Bernal, Zapata
* Cassidy Wienecke, Lometa
* Colt Maldonado, Lometa
Dalton Allen, Devine
Rebecca Saathoff, Devine
Sarah Barnett, Devine
Jacob Chapa, Devine
Kelsey Gardner, Devine
Amanda Reyes, Devine
Bradley Bellows, Three Rivers
Jesi Hessong, Three Rivers
Jacob Moran, Three Rivers
Colton House, Three Rivers
Jackie Pickreign, Salado
Abby Rangel, Salado
Tanner Pitts, Salado
Annie Nguyen, Salado
Dylan Barbosa, Salado
NCX
Staff: Janice Caldwell, Rebecca Meek, Janet Melton, Eric Holt
Alisa Pham, Gilmer
Christen Hendrix, Gilmer
Fallon Keegan, Gilmer
Katie Koerner, Gilmer
Leah Matlock, Orangefield
Elana Newell, Orangefield
Lana Franceschini, Devine
Elizabeth McGhee, Devine
Megan Cruz, Three Rivers
Maegan Haag, Three Rivers
Paige Hollingsworth, Ore City
Jodi Davis, Devine
VLD
Staff: Kristen Ray, Tyler Cook, James Willis
Vegas Longlois, Richard King
Ryan Reyes, Devine
Steven Haug, Devine
Travis McCubbin, Devine
Emily Capps, Devine
Lindsey Weber, Three Rivers
Josh Gutierrez, Three Rivers
Lindsey Zamzow, Three Rivers
Victoria Knaupp, Devine
* Josh Logsdon, Lometa
* Kathlyn Delp, Lometa
Courtney Lavadia, Salado
NLD
Staff Larry McCarty, Travis Cook, James Willis
Koby Ahmed, La Vernia
** Yesenia Robles, La Vernia
Aimee Breaux, Elkins
Bekah Reyes, Devine
Forrest Hebron, Van
Roger Ramirez, United South
Loren Bustamante, United South
Haley Kemp, Salado
*No paperwork completed.
Coaches
Jorge Valdez (LD), United South
Lucy Mendez (CX), United South
Schools committed
**Tuloso-Midway
Stephen Kelly, Tuloso-Midway, NCX
Laura Flynn, Tuloso-Midway, NCX
Philip Lee, Tuloso-Midway, NCX
Madalyn Kelly, Tuloso-Midway, NCX
Denise Etheridge, Tuloso-Midway, NCX
Aidee Cantu, Tuloso-Midway, NLD
Kristopher Kuypers, Tuloso-Midway, NLD
**No deposit completed.
Llano
INFORMATION FOR THE CAMP
When do I check in? Sunday, June 28 at 2:00
Where do I check in? McLane Hall
When do I need to be picked up? Saturday July 4 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: Nancy Randolph, Lampasas HS
Can I prepare before the meet? Yes.
LD
Resolved: The United States ought to submit to the jurisdiction of an international court designed to prosecute crimes against humanity.
CX
Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase social services for persons living in poverty in the United States.
Extemp
Extemp topic areas:
Economy
Foreign Policy
Students may bring their own files for the camp.
What is the schedule?
Sunday, June 28
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 29
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 30
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, July1
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, July 2
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, July 3
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, July 4
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