Cotner University - Croaker Yearbook (Bethany, NE)

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Forensics Forensics have been given a decided impetus during the past two years. Interest both in oratory and debating has been increased. It had been the program of Cotner to engage in at least one triangle debate and possibly a dual or single contest. In 1921 Glenn McRae became coach of debating and under his direction forensics were stimulated. He assisted in promoting the organization known as the State Debating League, com- posed of the colleges of Nebraska. Each school in this league schedules at least four dual contests, and at the termination of the season the cham- pionship is awarded. In 1921 Cotner won the state championship, losing only a single contest, and only two judges. History was made when the White and Blue de- feated Wesleyan in a dual contest, winning both debates by a unanimous vote. The negative team, composed of Marvin Schafer, Floyd Leavitt and Ray Bradley, won the contest by a unanimous decision. This was un- precedented in the history of Cotner. The affirmative team, represented by George W. Robb, Barton Johnson and Richard McCann, lost only one contest. In oratory Cotner's representative, Marvin Schafer, won second place in the State Oratorical Contest. An oratorical team, composed of Marvin Schafer, Barton Johnson and Ray Bradley, was victorious over Wesleyan. The debating season of 1922 was successful, although the question made it exceedingly difficult for the afiirmative side to win consistently. The negative team was composed of Wayne Sorrell, Randolph Smith and Ray Bradley. The aiiiirmative was represented by Floyd Leavitt, Lawrence Berry and Richard McCann. A team composed of McCann, Leavitt and Bradley defeated by a unanimous decision the Colorado Agricultural Col- lege. A iii .ai ear il E iii 31 t il Q ii ill ai. lil Q ij' Sl . V QQ 54 i:' ,. Ui' 1 13 il .Eli 5, 51 iPf EE, El tl 1,1 by 'L3 , 1922 pixma, H .,,, ,,,. .,., . , .-, ,,,. ,.,. Page Eighty-seven

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Expression The ability to express, one's thoughts in a manner that others enjoy is an art that every modern young man and woman should possess in every walk of life, be it in business, or in the professions. This ability is the distinction that differentiates the great from the lesser and makes the leader able to lead. No minister of the gospel is ready to minister to the needs of his parish until he has, in part, mastered the art of self-expression. No school teacher is fit to teach those in his charge until he is able to express his thoughts in a clear, concise, and pleasant way. The business man is always more effective and his services are more in demand, if he can com- bine with the knowledge of his work, the ability to explain it. The lawyer is helpless without this power, and the years of preparation for this im- portant profession are all for naught without the power of convincing others. Such power can come only to the man who can express his thoughts aptly and well. Life itself is made more enjoyable, more useful to others, more profitable to one's self with the power that comes through the art of expression. In society, in domestic life, in diplomacy, or in the arts, the individual who has been trained in this line can better fill the demands of the hour and better complete his task. ,..............- MRS. FAYTHE LEAVITT Expression Senior rf lQ22 Page Eighty-six

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I5 L1 I l E l 5 fi :1 E 5 Ea E PE :J F ii 'E E Q THE BULL DOG 5 -1 Debating 5 Ei The personnel of the teams this season was strong. Richard McCann '24, who was captain of the afiirniative teams in 1921 and 1922, has had an exceptional record in debating both in high school and college. McCann El took first place in the local contest in 1922. fi Floyd Leavitt '24, who has debated for the past two seasons, dis- played a knowledge of the technique and execution of debate that made gg, him a powerful asset to his team. l Lawrence Berry '25, a new recruit, showed ability on the affirmative 1 team during the season and should develop into a strong debater. i THE AFFIRMATIVE TEAM is 51 El El El gf E E l ii Leavitt McCann Berry F- li L 'st' 5g,LQ.,:1111giT.T3?,---L---1-'i'LL1Li'1Li5.4gi 1 9 2 2 L1Lll.'.....'L'i'QTLL Ft? .14 . .1 3 Page High ty-eight