The 2010 Gonzaga Debate Institute

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Congratulations to Eric Lanning, 2010 NDT Champion and Nick Watts, 2010 CEDA Champion and Top Speaker.

 

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Administration

Glen Frappier, Gonzaga University -GDI Director

Karina Momary, Gonzaga University Director of Student Relations

Brent Hamilton, Gonzaga University Office Manager

Andrew Myers, Gonzaga University. Resident Assistant

Laura Kroll, Gonzaga University. Resident Assistant

Amanda Zinc, Gonzaga University. Resident Assistant

 

 

Senior Teaching Faculty

Dave Arnett, Cal Berkeley

Izak Dunn, Gonzaga University

Glen Frappier, Gonzaga University

Malcolm Gordon, UMKC

Mike Hester, University of West Georgia

Liz Kim, Harvard

JP Lacy, Wake Forest University

Sam Maurer, Emporia State University

Toni Neilson, CSU Fullerton

Scott Odekirk, Idaho State University

Steve Pointer, Gonzaga University

James Roland, Emory University

Jason Russell, University of Oklahoma

Adam Symonds, Arizona State University

Cameron Ward, Fullerton Union HS

 

Associate Faculty

Tyler Boykin, West Georgia

Doug Dennis, Saint Francis HS

Paul Kanellopoulos, Gonzaga

Patrick Kennedy, University of Kansas

Eric Lanning, Michigan State University

Beth Mendenhall, Kansas State University

Leah Moczulski, Gonzaga University

Tiara Naputi, University of Texas

Andrea Reed, Cal Berkeley

Brian Rubaie, Texas Dallas

Phil Samuels, University of Minnesota

Will Sears, Wake Forest University

Nick Watts, University of Oklahoma

 

 

Glen Frappier, Director of Debate and Senior Lecturer in th Communication Arts Department at Gonzaga University.  Glen has coached the Gonzaga Debate team since Fall of 1998. In that time he has coached teams to 11 consecutive NDTs as well as out rounds of all major nationals including the NDT, CEDA Nats, Kentucky, Harvard, Wake, and Northwestern. Glen debate as an undergraduate at Southern Illinois University where he and Bill Shinn won the 1996 CEDA National Tournament.  Department. He holds a BS in Political Science and an MA in Communication Studies, both from Southern Illinois. Glen has directed the GDI since the summer of 1999.

 

Steve Pointer, Assistant Director of Debate, Gonzaga University.  Pointer has coached at Gonzaga University since 2004 and served as the ADOF since 2006.  Pointer has an extensive background in academic debate, competing and/or coaching at schools such Whitman, Lewis and Clark, and UMKC.  Pointer is generally regarded as authoritative on all things regarding China, medieval sword making, and all things culinary. Pointer has taught at the GDI since 2002.

 

Jason Russell, Assistant Coach, University of Oklahoma.  Jason is currently a PhD candidate in the Communications Department at OU and one of the top college coaches and judges in the nation.  He has coached at Central Oklahoma, Michigan State, Gonzaga, and most recently at the University of Oklahoma.  Jason coached Oklahoma to tournament victories at Harvard, Wake Forest, Northwestern, CEDA Nationals, as well as earning the 2nd overall first round bid to the NDT.  His institute experience includes 6 years on the GDI faculty as well as teaching experience at Dartmouth and Michigan State.   

 

JP ponders over how to get that once last piece of luggage checkJP Lacy, Debate Coach, Wake Forest University. JP has been coaching college debate since 1992. Among his accomplishments, he has coached the finalists of the 2006 NDT, coached the winners of the 1999 CEDA nationals, coached the 2008 NDT Champions, coached the 2009 NDT Finalists, and coached 9 first round at large bids to the NDT in the last 9  years. Known for his attention to fundamentals and strategy, JP brings 16 years of institute experience to the GDI.

 

James Roland, Debate Coach, Emory University. The man, the myth, the legend returns to the GDI. James is among the most accomplished coach and educator in nation. James debated and earned his MA at Southern Illinois University. Since earning his first graduate degree James has coached one of the most successful debate teams in the nation at Emory University and also works extensively with both the Urban Debate League and the Atlanta area middle school debate program. James brings 12 years of institute experience to the GDI and we are pleased to have him return for another year at the GDI. James is universally regarded as the best dancer on the GDI Faculty. 

 

 

 

Sam Maurer, Director of Debate, Emporia State University.  Sam enjoyed a successful debate career at Emporia State.  He pursued his graduate work at Wake Forest University and coached at Gonzaga before returning home to Kansas to once again coach at Emporia. Sam has taught at GDI since 2006.

 

Toni Nielson, Assistant Director of the CSU Fullerton speech and debate team. She specializes in critique and performance work. From feminism and Foucault to hip hop and guerrilla theater, Toni has worked on a variety of different debate approaches. Teams from Fullerton have consistently cleared at National Debate tournaments. Toni also works with the Southern California Urban Debate League and currently coaches at La Quinta High School.  Toni has taught at numerous institutes including GDI and Stanford. 

Cameron Ward, Coach, Fullerton Union High School.  Cameron is an alum of CSU Fullerton. He was an NDT Quarterfinalist, a CEDA Semifinalist and a first round debater. He has coached at Fullerton Union for many years and has led them to numerous TOC bids including a quarterfinals appearance in 2009. Cameron has taught at GDI since 2003 

Izak Dunn, Director of Debate, Eastern Washington University. After coaching at Gonzaga for 3 years Izak has taken over the reigns of the EWU program.  Izak was also first round debater and coach for Idaho State University. Izak recently completed his graduate work in  Philosophy at Gonzaga and  has taught at GDI since 2006.

 

Malcolm Gordon,  University of Missouri Kansas City. Malgor is a 4 time NDT elimination round participant, culminating in an NDT finals appearance in 2007.  He was a top 15 speaker at CEDA nationals twice, and was top speaker at CEDA nationals 2007.  He also received a first round at large bid to the NDT in 2007.  He has a lot of experience in both policy and critical arguments.  Many of you may know Malgor from the infamous video of him 'dancing against capitalism' found here http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6080837669562911582. This is Malcolm's fourth year at the GDI

 

Leah Moczulski, Gonzaga University.  Leah is a Junior at Gonzaga majoring in Political Science. Since joining the team she has competed in elimination rounds of many college tournaments including Idaho State, Cal, NW CEDA Champs, Freshman/Sophomore Nationals,  Wake Forest, and CEDA Nationals.  In 2010 Leah and her partner were the top NDT qualifier from District 2 and advanced to the octa finals at CEDA Nationals. She was a semi finalist at the 2007 TOC as a debater for The Woodlands HS in Texas. This will be Leahs third year on the GDI faculty.

 

Adam Symonds, Director of Forensics, Arizona State University. As an assistant at CSU Fullerton and the University of Southern California, he has coached teams to the semifinals of CEDA nationals and the Quarterfinals of the NDT. Adam and his partner won the 1999 CEDA Nationals Tournament while debating for Whitman College. Adam is also the Director of the Arizona Debate Institute, the nation's premier college institute. Interesting side note - Adam is the only known person on the planet to possess the only complete collection of GDI t-shirts. He will wear them all during GDI. This will be his 11th GDI. 
 

 

Eric Lanning, Michigan State University.  The 2010 National Debate Tournament Champion. In addition to the NDT Eric has won or appeared in late elimination rounds of every major college tournament including Kentucky, Wake Forest, Texas, Northwestern and others. In high school Eric was the spunky sidekick to Leah Moczulski at The Woodlands High School in The Woodlands, TX where he reached the semi-finals of the TOC in 2007. Eric has taught at the GDI since 2009.

 

Scott Odekirk, debate coach at Idaho State University. Scott was a nationally competitive college debater and has coached college debate for five years. Since Scott arrived ISU has received its first two first round at large bids to the National Debate Tournament. His teams regularly clear to the elimination rounds at major nationals, including many late elim runs. Scott has a strong interest in critical theory and alternative styles in debate and his teams have enjoyed great success through the use of innovative and experimental approaches.  

 

Dave Arnett - Head Coach, University of California Berkeley.  Professor Arnett has coached the Cal team since 1999. He has coached numerous first round bids, finalists in all major national tournaments, and three Copland Award winners (given the top individual team in the nation).  He has taught at numerous debate institutes including Kentucky, Stanford, and Cal and was recently named the College coach of the year.  He taught at GDI in 2007 and is making his triumphant return in the summer of 2010.

 

 

Tyler Boykin - University of West Georgia - Tyler debated for Fort Lauderdale where he qualified for the TOC in 2008 and 2009. As a senior in high school he debated in elimination rounds of every major national tournament including MBA, Greenhill, Emory, Wake, Alta, Glenbrooks, Harvard, and received speaker awards at all of them. He was invited to three round robins that year including Pace, Greenhill, and Harvard. As a Freshmen at West Georgia he has reached the octos of Harvard, semis of GSU and Kentucky, quarters of Wake and earned a first round bid to the 2010 NDT. He likes included ice cream, french fries, and cheese burgers. He will challenge anyone to a dance battle since they are obviously willing to lose. This is Tylers first year on the GDI faculty.

 

 

 

 

Liz Kim,  Assistant Coach, Harvard University - Liz attended Wellesley College and debated for Harvard (no program at Wellseley). During her college career she advanced to elimination rounds at every major national including Wake Forest, GSU, USC, and CEDA Nationals (where she unjustly lost on a 2-1 decision in the octas). Liz has a successful high school career at Glenbrook South where she is currently an assitant coach.

 

Tiara Naputi - University of Texas-Austin - In previous years she has taught at the University of Kansas and the UTNIF summer debate camps. She debated for Emporia State University, making it to out rounds of many regional and national tournaments including the CEDA National Tournament. During her academic year abroad in Pamplona, Spain she debated for the Universidad de Navarra. She is currently the assistant coach at The University of Texas at Austin where she has coached for the past three years; she is also the assistant administrator for UT Bilingual Debate, a university grant project that promotes Spanish-English debate in Austin-area high schools.

 

Phil Samuels - University of Minnesota -Phillip has been involved in college debate for nearly ten years.  He debated at Emporia State University where he cleared at most national tournaments, including the National Debate Tournament.  As a coach Phil did his graduate work under Scott Harris at the University of Kansas where together they coached five first rounds in five years and an NDT champion. Phil now coaches and teaches at the University of Minnesota.  Finally, Phil has worked at numerous debate camps over the last decade including the Jayhawk Debate Institute, the NYUDL, and the Spartan Debate Institute at Michigan State.  This is Phil’s first summer at the GDI. 

 

Brian Rubiae - University of Texas-Dallas - Brian is completing his senior year at the University of Texas-Dallas. He participated in the Kentucky and Dartmouth Round Robin invitationals and was a top 5 speaker at CEDA, Georgia State and Cal and  earned speaker awards at the NDT, Harvard, Wake, Kentucky, and USC. He won GSU, was a semi-finalist at CEDA and Harvard, a quarterfinalist at Wake and Cal and an elim participant at the NDT, Northwestern, Kentucky, Wake Forest, USC and others. He recently earned a first round bid to the NDT and was honored at CEDA Nationals as the Debater of they Year. He is an assistant coach for Coppell HS, where his students have cleared and won speaker awards at several national tournaments and qualified to the TOC for third time in his four years of coaching. Brian was a former lab leader at Baylor, North Texas, UMKC and the World Debate Institute. 

 

 

Beth Mendenhall - Kansas State University - Beth Mendenhall is a senior at Kansas State University, studying political science and philosophy. As the 2006 Kansas State policy debate champion, Beth emphasizes the fundamentals of debate, including evidence comparison and analytical arguments. Her accomplishments include three NDT-qualifications, top speaker at UNT in 2008 and 2010, and breaking at major national tournaments, and she has an ill-disguised penchant for topicality and a good word PIC.

 

 

Andrea Reed - University of California - Berkeley -Andrea was a successful college and high school debater currently 
coaching at UC-Berkeley.  Prior to arriving at Cal, she coached at Wake Forest University while getting her Masters in Communication.  At Wake Forest, Andrea coached the 2008 NDT Champion and the 2009 Second Place team at the NDT.  She debated in college at Michigan State, reaching the elimination rounds of the NDT and CEDA national tournaments, and in high school at Highland Park, TX, where she reached the semi-finals of the TOC.

 

Nick Watts, University of Oklahoma - Nick Watts, University of Oklahoma. Nick is the 2009 and 2010 CEDA national champion. He is a two time NDT first round at large bid recipient to the NDT and 3 time NDT elimination round competitor. Along with receiving an invitation to the Kentucky round robin, Nick has competed in the outrounds of ever major national debate tournament. Nick has also received numerous speaker awards including Top Speaker at the 2010 CEDA nationals and 7th speaker at the 2010 NDT. Nick has previously worked at the Michigan 7 week junior program. This will be Nick's first year at the GDI.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Kanellopoulos, Gonzaga University  - As a sophomore on the Gonzaga team Paul was the top district qualifier to the NDT and an elimination rounds participant at many national tournaments including Wake Forest, Texas, and most recently Octa Finals at the 2010 CEDA National Championships. He debated in high school at Kincaid and Mercer Island and currently coaches at St. Georges HS in Spokane where he recently coached a team to St. Georges first TOC bid.

 

 

 

 

 

Will Sears, Wake Forest University - Will is graduating from Wake Forest this year and has debated for eight years.  His accomplishments include making it to the octas or better at every tournament he attended in 2009-2010, 1st speaker at West Georgia, 2nd speaker at Berkeley, 6th speaker at the NDT, and reaching the semi-finals of both the TOC and NDT.  He is also a great freestyle rapper and has been working on a killer beard all semester.  This will be his first year at the GDI.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patrick Kennedy, University of Kansas, Just finished my second year debating for KU, including clearing at all of the major national tournaments, like CEDA, the NDT, Kentucky, Wake, Texas, etc. I was the two-time champion of the NJDDT and the 2009 Freshmen-Sophomore national champion. This past year I was a first round qualifier to the NDT. In high school I debated at Shawnee Mission East, reaching the finals of the state tournament and finishing in the top 25 at the NFL national tournament. I have coached for SME for 2 years and worked at the Jayhawk Debate Institute for 2 years. This is my first year the GDI.

 

Doug Dennis, Saint Francis High School. Doug Dennis is the Director of Forensics at Saint Francis High School in Mountain View, CA. In the 20 years he has been coaching high school, Doug has had teams in the late elimination rounds of every major tournament in the country, including but not limited Greenhill, Michigan, St. Marks, The Glenbrooks, MBA, Stanford, Berkeley, the Tournament of Champions, Catholic Nationals and NFL Nationals. His passion and knowledge of topcs educates and inspires his students.

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