Westminster College - Blue Jay Yearbook (Fulton, MO)

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T h e a n n u a l Reeves - McCluer summons for de- b a t e candidates was issued during late October and resulted in about forty men trying out for places in the test, held No- , eeeeee vember 12. The competition W a s fast and furious with the shouts of forensic combat carrying on quite a good bit later than midnight. After consultation the judges, Dr. Peoples, Dr. Reeves, and Dr. McC1uer, selected a squad of 22 men, the first ten to bear the burden of most of the varsity debating. The results of the debate season include ten victories, four defeats, and ten no-decision de- bates. All of the contests excepting the foreign debates and the debate with the University of Missouri were on the national Pi Kappa Delta question, Resolved: That the nations should adopt a policy of free trade. JEREMIAH B. REEVES Delxale Season T W o interna- tional debates fea- tured the season. Denzil Warden and Harry Jones m e t Cambridge University of Great Britain, De- cember 5, on the question, Re- solved: That the advancement of modern science constitutes a menace to civilization. The Eng- lish debaters, Holdsworth and Oatridge, pre- sented a logical and quite Witty negative case, but lost the decision of the audience by a slight margin. December 17, Charles McClure and Fritz Raymond Theodore Frankenfeld met the de- baters of the German Federation of Students on the question, Resolved: That the European criticisms of American culture are justified. The German speakers were Count von Blumen- thal and Herbert Schaumann, the latter now a student at Westminster. Westminster upheld Continued on page 19 F. L. MCCLUER I Y .... .. ,-..-,-11 nummwauma ,W , ,W .f,, h ... ,. ,, Front Row-Reevbes McClure, Jones, Bachelder, Mow, KQGHQT, DT- MCCIUQT -D, Cl, , C k ll, Afrbuthnot, Warden, Frankenfeld, Dowell, C. Reeves g'?,j?gdR5UTiJ, Lama-2? Mdllrdjj, Owen, G. Close, Langtfry, Hepple, Reeves, Randolph seventeen

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wifi' Bachelder, Jamison, Urban Cheer Extensive research has failed to uncover any plausible reason for either the existence or tol- erating of cheer leaders. But the fact remains that we have them, and we must make the best of them fthough the worst would be easierj, meanwhile indulgently allowing them to cavort at will. At Westminster, each year a few of the more stupid freshmen and sophomores are rounded up and subjected to what is popularly termed a tryout In this the boys demon- strate what they can do towards generating en- thusiasm and fervor for the Big Blue Team. The test is held under the worst possible condi- tions, the idea being that anyone who can create pep in one of our inimitable chapel services is capable of anything. Anyhow, those exhibiting the least promise of doing anything else really worth while are chosen to direct the organized sixteen Leaders C?J cheering during the year. Jamison, Bach- elder, and Urban got the call this time, and did nobly when they did at all. .By virtue of pre- vious service, Jamison was permitted to tote a megaphone three sizes too large for him, which he often wore as a cape on rainy days. Be- tween munches on wiener sandwiches, Bach- elder and Urban bolstered the morale on either flank, also taking turns to ask the officials how much time was left. These three, assisted by the Band, the Razzberries, and the W. W. C. Green Peppers, held several very effective pep meetings, and one without the William Woods cohort. The season was ended in a blaze of glory, in which the freshmen burnt their caps. All in all, our cheer leaders worked hard and deserved a hand for themselves and better sup- port next year. V

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:if F . aft -:.f2 av - ' - 5 L., .- ! . ........g F' X 4 1 ' f 1 , I ,W---A--' 5 4 , vi' Cox, McClanahan, Blanton, C. Porchey, Crews 1930 Foollrall Season-Conlinuell on a line smash. In the second half Coach Stu- ber substituted freely but the Drury morale was broken and the Blue Jay team gained yardage at will. In the final period Farrell and Barber scored touchdowns for the Jays. Bar- ber made his score by returning a Drury punt 65 yards behind line interference. L WILLARD Cox, Halfbaclc, Oklahoma City, Okla. For three years Puss has been a dependable cog in the Blue Jay backfield. He is responsible for successful Blue Jay offense attacks through his ability both to carry the ball and act as inter- ference. This year he also did the punting and kept the opponents' safety man playing deep. Next year, his last with us, will see Puss at his best. JAMES MCCLANAHAN, End, Maplewood, Mo. Mac, while never exceptionally outstanding, was a dependable end. His ability to break up the opponents' end runs won him honor. Mac was always among the first to reach his opponent on a punt and was a sure tackler. His next two years of football should be his best. JEROME BLANTON, Tackle, Malden, Mo. Red was outstanding in every game of the season, both on the offense and defense. Ends eighteen Next week the Rolla School of Mines defeated the Blue Jays 13 to 0 on Priest Field. It was Home-coming Day and a large crowd of West- minster alumni witnessed the game. This crowd was thrilled many times at the stiff bat- tle the light Blue Jay team put up against their Continued on page 22 who have played opposite Red will verify that he is one of the hardest tackles to get down in the conference. For two more years the opposing ends will meet an irresistible force. CARL PORCHEY, Guard, Crystal City, Mo. While basketball is his specialty Carl brings forth his lighting spirit on the gridiron. His ability to fill in the gap in the line when neces- sary makes him a valuable reserve man and with two years to go he can develop into a great line- man. CARROLL CREWS, Fullback, Fulton Mo. ' Doc was handicapped by lack of experience and couldn't get going this year. However, once started he was a task to stop. Doc,s specialty was line plunging, which accounted for several valuable gains in this field. With two more years his speed should enable him to develop into a valuable player.