Appleton High School - Clarion Yearbook (Appleton, WI)

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Karl l-loelzel, Harriet Krug, Ben Rosenthal, lune Gerhartz, Charles Wallens. Speakers All This year the annual Bolton-Roth Extempore Speaking Recital closed the l943 forensic season, and five students under the supervision of Mr. E. lohn Goodrich took part. Bill Younger, whose speech was judged best, opened the program with a discussion of the guestion, HAre We Going All Cut for Victory on the Home Front? lames lunge then discussed the role of Russia in the war. Karl Hoelzel enumerated the evils of inflation. ln the fourth speech Charles Wallens described Turkey's relation to the war. The program was concluded by Maury Rosenblatt's informative talk on the status of lapan. All the talks were on topics which were of cur- rent interest. Each student studied as much as he could about current events, and then an hour before the recital each student drew a topic. With this small amount of formal preparation he gave his talk. The theme of this year's annual lnleiss oratorical recital was current American problems. Ben Rosen- thal's oration was entitled The United States and the Post-War World. Religion, education, and a period of Hcooling-off were stressed by Karl Hoelzel in his oration, Harriet Krug presented Qualities of Leadership. 'llapanese Plans for World Conquest by Charles Wallens told of the difficulty in defeating lapan. The Negro's part in the war effort was revealed in lune Gerhartz's winning oration, 'lThe Negro and the War. The contestants were coached by Mr. Kenneth Edge. lune Gerhartz represented Appleton High School at the district meet and she took a second place. All the orators were outstanding, however, and their knowledge of world affairs was amazing. Their speaking ability was above that of the usual high school student. lames lunge, Charles Wallens, Maury Rosenblatt, Karl Hoelzel, Bill Younger. Rage 20

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The advances and retreats of the enemy and our own forces are studied carefullyg and oftentimes through the lessons which were learned in the past, students are able to predict with a certain degree of accuracy just what to expect next. Added time was also spent on studying the global aspects of this war. lt becomes more and more evident that this is a global or total war, and because of this the implications and prob- lems arising from such a war were learned. A thorough understanding of our war govern- ment was gained from an intensive survey of the transition from a peace to a wartime gov- ernment and the responsibilities and privileges associated with a democracy. Many students aided in the government rationing program. They were able to do this intelligently because of a complete explanation of war-time economics which included ration- ing and conservation. Instruction was also car- ried on in the field of war-time economics in con- nection with the financing of the war and the prob- lems of inflation dealing with price and wage control. To get a clear, concise picture of the present war and its problems, material was gathered on the background of the war. The aims of the warring nations were studied so that the student might understand why we are fighting to preserve our way of life. Cne of the most important war aims of the democratic nations is the formulation of a just and lasting peace to insure a peaceful post-war era. There were many problems which entered into the study of the post-war period. The debate between isolationism and internationalism was discussed, and the new responsibilities which the United States must accept with confidence were debated. A great deal of study was also spent on geography with emphasis on distances and the location of natural resources. Preparing a round table discussion for their history class are Dorothy Simon, Winifred Wood, Betty Rossmeissl, and Bernice lens. Students were encouraged to listen to educa- tional programs over the radio and to read maga- zine articles and books to further inform them- selves on the problems that they will face. These outside activities helped widen the students' views and will help them in later life. Many round tables and panel discussions were planned and presented by both faculty and students. Students were encouraged to think for themselves and to form their own opinions. The social science instructors assisted in the rationing program and formulated a course of study for the l'Sale of Stamps and Bonds which was to be used in all high schools in Outagamie County. lt can be readily seen that the social science and history instructors are doing their utmost to teach the students of today to be good citizens of to- morrow. ----------- H------H ----- f-4. sv---W -- --- -f - , , H - Social science, history, assistant football and basketball coach . . . E. l0l'lN GOODRICH: History, exte . . Page 19 7

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Standing: Rosenthal, lunge, Tilly, Younger, D. Garvey, Radtke, Gerhartz, Donohuep seated: I. Garvey, Holtz, Wood, Sommers. Point Stressers The debate question for the current year was Resolved: That a world government should be established. A particularly timely topic, it en- grossed the whole squad in many hours of study and argument, As in many other departments, the present con- flict limited the traveling of the squadg however the lack of outside meets did not discourage the de- baters in the least. Under the supervision of a new faculty adviser, Mr. E. lohn Goodrich, a program both varied and vital was planned and carried out. Books and pamphlets on the subject were read and discussedg and the entire debate squad, which was composed of about twelve students, was divided into negative and affirmative teams. These teams held intravsquad debates, many of which were as heated as those of former years when the team met outside competition. All the inter-scholastic dual meets were can- celled, but the members of the team supplemented their experience by appearing before various civic organizations. They not only presented lucid, fluent debating style but also indicated a wide knowledge of the facts behind-the question. The members of the squad should feel that what has been gained in understanding of the community in which they live more than makes up for the lack of competition. Although the team cannot measure the season in terms of inter-scholastic gains and losses, the debate squad performed a signal service to the school by bringing to the attention of the various civic organizations the fact that high school students are excellently informed on world affairs. All these results were brought about by the per- severance and cooperation of every member of the team and its adviser. While many people think of debaters as being people who enjoy a good argument, they forget the many long hours of study and preparation that must be undertaken in order to prepare a good speech. The debater must be prepared not only with his own argument, but he must also be pre- pared to answer and refute that of his opponent. The students who debate frequently discover that there are two sides to every argument, and they be- come much more tolerant of other's views. Toler- ance and understanding are attributes which will make a much better world. Page 21