Appleton High School - Clarion Yearbook (Appleton, WI)

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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

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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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SAFETY PATROL Standing: lahnke, Oskey, Rhodes, Diener, Rosenthal, Dauchert, Kohl, Spencer, lennernan, Nelson, Van Ryzin, Glasnapg seated: Schuh, Seims, Mr. Sager, Rohloff, Riska. Safety First This year marks the first anniversary of Appleton's newest safety movement, the Safety Patrol, which has been organized in all of the schools by the city police department. It has already begun to prove its value to pedestrians and drivers alike. The Appleton High School division of this organi- zation is composed of members of last year who were originally chosen by faculty members or by student vote. New sophomores who were members of the patrol previously were admitted to the high school branch, and those who held commissions had a chance to become officers here. Elected by the patrol members at an early meeting, six officers were chosen. The officers for this present year were Lee Seims, and Dorothy Rohloff, captainsg and Agatha Qskey, Bill Raney, Virginia Rhodes, and Eugene Kohl were lieutenants. Business meetings were held and problems and solutions for the patrol were discussed by Patrolman Frank Frye and Ser- geant Harry Salzman. A glance at the social program of the patrol proves that membership is not all work. During the past year safety-minded organizations and mer- chants have contributed for various parties and other gatherings which the patrol attended in a body. The Lions Club donated the snappy caps and belts worn by all patrolmen, and a bean feed was given them by the Kiwanis. A party was held at Christmas time, and members have been admitted Page 22 to several free movies. Although the patrol is only in its second year, under the supervision of Mr. Kenneth Sager, faculty adviser, it has done much to promote safety and to save lives. Through all kinds of unfavorable weather the Safety Patrol is always on the job. Safety Patrol members of this year had many problems that would not have beset them in ordinary years. 'The weather was unusually unfavorable this year, and they had to stand many long minutes on the corner in rain and cold. They did not neglect their posts, however, and they learned that one of the first rules of good character and strong will is to be faithful to their duty. This close experience with the attention that is being paid to safety all over the nation at the pres- ent time helped the students to realize the frightful toll that is being taken in lives and happiness every year merely through carelessness and thoughtless ness. Their jobs were to combat these faults through education and practice. Their example has been emulated by the other students and should provide a safer and a saner society. The practice of care and thought while crossing streets and riding bicycles may seem like a small thing, but it is from habits such as these that safety and care in all matters will develop. Not only will fewer lives be lost but better lives will be lived.