Butler Community College - Grizzly Growl Yearbook (El Dorado, KS)

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orensics Actives Bob Stafford Oliver Hughes Pledges Ronald Albright Evelyn Davidson Margaret Wynn Mirriam Smith Richard Ramsey Bert Dace Virginia Crawford Jane Pollard Orville Welch Sponsor Ward Henderson My friends ! And once more the public speakers have turned on the charm, in an attempt to convince the audience that their side is the only fair side in the present argument. The pictures above show the two different methods used in presenting convincing arguments. The picture on the left shows how it used to be done, clenched fist, ponderous books, and thunderous voice all used to scare the audience into submission. But on the right is seen the modern method of bringing the listener into agree- ment with the speaker. This method is much more informal, friendly, and spontaneous than the older form. These speakers representing EJC took part in tournaments and discus- sion groups numerous times throughout the year. While their record was not outstanding they ranked consistently above average and at numerous times defeated teams of championship caliber. At least two different tournaments would have been won by this group if the breaks would have been just a trifle different. EJC this year was host to the State Junior College Forensic Tourna- ment. Every junior college in the state was represented at this three-day meet, which through the cooperation of the entire school was a tremendous success. The maze of details for this affair were worked out by Ward Henderson, forensics coach.

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s T U D E N T A F F A I R S The Student Council is the student governing body of the school. It is composed of three representatives from each class, the presidents of both the freshman and sophomore classes and representatives from all the clubs in the college. The council ' s function is to coordinate and promote all student activities. Under its leadership numerous dances and parties were held. The highlight of the social season was the dance at which Leonard Smith and his orchestra played. Assemblies were an important item handled by the council. This year funds were available to have interesting outside speakers from time to time. These paid speakers were very interesting and well informed and it was evident that the plan of paying occasional assembly performers was a good one. At the first of the year the council was presided over by Dan Stewart, president of the Sophomore class, until a president could be elected. Soon after the start of school Margaret Wiley, Homer Lear, Leon McCreight and Bill Dustin were nom- inated for president of the student council. The ensuing political campaign was most vigorous and enthusiastic. After a great deal of playing of bands and general hullabaloo Bill Dustin was elected president. Other officers elected were Jack Morris, vice-president, and Evelyn Davidson, secretary-treasurer. The representa- tives from the Freshman Class were Evelyn Davidson, Phyllis Robison and Winifred Grist and from the Sophomore Class Calvin Jacoby, Wendell Tarman and Bert Dace. Representatives from the college clubs were Joe King, Evelyn Crooks, Margaret Wiley, Dale Daniel, Leon Reneau, Jim Hayes, Bob Stafford, Homer Lear, Oliver Hughes and Richard Ramsey.

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s c I E N C E C L U B The El Dorado Junior College Science Club functions for the purpose of developing scientific interests of the Junior College students. Many of these interests were brought to view the past year by one of the most active groups in local Science Club history. Some of the projects completed in this year ' s organization have been the develop- ment and enlargement of many fine photographs and the growing of a soilless garden with chemicals. The club meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month during activity period. Meetings are devoted to discussions and demonstrations on scientific subjects. Many motion pictures were shown to the club which were educa- tional as well as interesting. Meetings are also held on the first Monday night of every month at the home of Mr. S. H. Coffman, sponsor. At these meetings the individual members delve into that field which they are most interested. This year ' s club was under the leadership of Clancy Ferguson as president, Jack Schuster as vice-president, and Mac McCormick as secretary-treasurer.