Pt1420 Unit 1 Assignment

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Q1. What is the difference between a 'S' and a ' Why do you want to be a debate executive?

I want to be a debate executive because of my pure love for this sport. I’ve grown to love debating over the two years I’ve done it. I love meeting new people at debate tournaments, building strong friendships, and giving free cookies. I enjoy running International Relations in a sports motion, running principled arguments wherever I can, and seeing my team pop up on the break slides. I want to share my passion and enjoy this hobby with them.

Additionally, I want to do several initiatives in the Debate Club. I want to organize more debate tournaments, including an in-house one where we can practice together and bond more closely. I want to set anarcho-communist motions for the Ridge finals, continuing Allenna's legacy. I want to teach new members and foster strong debaters. Throughout the next year, I want to start projects in the debate club to create an interesting and fun place for future debaters.

Q2. What is the difference between a 'S' and a 'Q'? Please detail your "debate journey" thus far. Experience both in-club and outside (i.e. tournaments, self learning) that have contributed to your learning. How have you worked to improve and how will you work to improve in the future?

In October 2022, I joined the Debate Club,
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Over the summer I learned how to judge, decide clashes and calls. I attended several debate tournaments, learning more and more. I spread my wings into several different debate formats like CNDF, WSDC and Australs. All of this paid off when I broke at a few debate tournaments in the summer and fall, followed by more victories throughout the school year, eventually becoming a champion of a few. I did everything I could to improve, and I am now proud of my current standing. I went from an unconfident and shy debater to a successful, confident and strong