Ashbury College - Ashburian Yearbook (Ottawa, Ontario Canada)

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Q4 'l'Hl-Q KISHBURIAN DICBATIIRS Fisher, Howith, Noel-Bentley, Brodhead twenty other high school teams represented, the aflirmative side man- aged to win both their debates, and the negative side, though losing both their contests, compiled a suflicient number of points to emerge in third place among the negative teams. Brodhead and Noel-Bentley based their argument on the premise that, if ever a thermonuclear war broke out, alliance and neutrality would be equally disregarded and the world, if not destroyed, would be virtually uninhabitable. Hence, the only worthwhile goal of a defense policy is the maintenance of peace, and, to that end a neutral Canada, perhaps along with India, the leader of a score of like-minded middle powers, would be much more effective than a mere Hiunior echo of Washington . Haslam and Fisher, on the other hand, used the example of Bel- gium's violated neutrality in the First Uiorld VVar, and contended that neutrality was both morally wrong for Canada since she was in no position 'to say Ha curse on both your houses , and practically wrong because Canada would not have the power to enforce her neutrality. The members of the debating team, also acted as representatives of Cireat Britain at the Model Security Council session held at Carleton University in Xlarch. The Council meeting debated a number of re- solutions including That Red China Should Be Admitted to the U.N.,'. That the Suez Canal Should Bc Upcn to Ships of all Nations , and That the L'.N. Should lfndorse Disarmament . This conference was conducted formally and proper procedure was strictly adhered to. Nevertheless, there was an undercurrent of

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THE .'fSffHUR,.'IiN-I 1 TRH9TOIdARVARD This year some of the senior .Xrts students, hav ing watched enviously as Science tour after Science tour set off for weird and wonderful places. decided to balance the scale with a trip of their very own. .-Xccordingly, the Ashbury College International Relations Club sent delegates to the l.R.C. Annual Conference, held this vear at llarvard University. .Xpril I--l. The delegation consisted of three members: T. Brodhead, li. Zaporski, and P. Noel-lientleyg along with one other earnest seeker after Truth, albeit a Science man, Dries Uosterbaan. The Conference attracted some three hundred delegates from all parts of the United States. These delegates formed groups of twenty or so and discussed various aspects of the main theme of the Conference: I.'.S. Foreign Policy and --Xfriean. There were three banquets at which we were addressed bv Dr. .Nlax F. Klillikan, of the Centre for International Studies at Xl.l.T., by .Xliss Vera Dean, of the Foreign Policy Association, and by Dr. Philip jessup, the Hamilton Fish Professor of International I.aw and Diplo- macy at Columbia University. All three people are eminent in the world of International Relations, and their talks were both instructive and stimulating. Xlr. Povey conducted us through some of the seamier sections of the city in quest of historical landmarks and the like. We also paid homage to the memory of Dylan Thomas in Scollay Square. Une of the highlights of the trip was a marvellous seafood meal at Locke-Dber's. Both the trip and the Conference itself were a success and we should like to thank Nlr. Perry and Xlr. Povey. Having been so for- tunate this year, it is our hope that Ashbury will again send a delegation next year and that those lucky enough to go will find the experience equally enjoyable and stimulating. DEBATING This year, bereft by the loss of many of last years debators. the team's activity was greatly reduced. Two annual fixtures - the Tri- Sehool Debate and the St. .NIary's Debate, were eliminated owing to an inability to find a mutually acceptable date. We sincerely hope that these annual contests will be resumed next year. However, Ashbury did re-enter the Uttawa District Competition, held at Ottawa University in February. Brodhead and Noel-Bentley I teamed together to uphold the aflirmative of the resolution That Canada Should be Neutral in the Cold Har . while Haslam and Fisher supported the negative. Nleeting very strong opposition from the

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'I'lrl If .-ISIIH L' Rl.-I N Zi frivolity: the impressive and dignified messenger boys. for instance. hurrying from one delegation to another, bore such important notes as who is the blonde on your right? and what the hell are we discussing now? Iilmwood, our sister school, represented Tunisia and was seated to our immediate right. Anglo-Tunisian relations warmed consider- ably during the evening, prompting many notes inquiring whether this new alliance was merely for the relaxation of international tension or whether in fact the delegations were exchanging representatives per- manently. From time to time the two nations found themselves simi- larly caught off guard, which resulted in a number of impromptu speeches, such as the one in which the Tunisian envoy, unaware of what she was saying, blamed the troubles of the world on reactionary: war-mongering. imperialist circles . The resultant silence was broken only by loud applause from the U.S.S.R. delegation. Russia. though at one stage she had erroneously opposed her own motion, was declared to be the most skilfully represented. thus following an example set at many international conferences. This Xlodel Security Council session. arranged by the Carleton University United Nations Club, was tre- mendously interesting and educational, and we hope that the experiment is continued next year. Attending this year from Ashbury were: Brodhead, Noel-Bentley, Haslam, Sarkis. and Zaporski. i 92 is PN. PUBLIC SPEAKING l .. , K' ef 013 Q. So many authoritative opinions have been ' I ,CSN I . I expressed by embryo politicians this year, it f gs, was expected that the Public Speaking Con- 1 K . ,bf test, a legitimate opportunity to express one's - I opinion, and test one's ability under the almost foolproof Oregeon System of judging, would LU j XX X be well patronized. ln the Senior Division, i gf , ' .I Haslam's natural ability to talk and make it sound convincing gave him the award. His extemporaneous speech was exceedinglv well received, and commended by the adjudicator. Fraser I, with a well-prepared speech received the Intermediate award. with special mention for Campbell l. The latter's ability in research and his learned vocabulary are encouraging, but he must learn to speak from notes, and not read his speech. Senior - Ross Nlacalaster Prize - Haslam Intermediate - Ross Nlacalaster Prize - Fraser l l