I have returned. Much better debate at this tournament than the last one, but that was expected. EGR is a major national tournament, with teams coming from far and wide, New Hampshire to California, and that includes probably half of the top ten teams in the nation. The tournament is actually still going on, it should be in the final round right now. I had fun, got to see several more old friends who were quite surprised to see me at a debate tournament for the first time in so long. This will probably be the last one I judge, though I am going to try to arrange a get together during another tournament in December in Lansing. Hope everyone had a great weekend.
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