Cotner University - Croaker Yearbook (Bethany, NE)

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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

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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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- 1 A M 2 As.- ..... ----,-A-,.,. ,..., .. ,A 2 2 2 Debating P Ray Bradley '22, who captained the negative teams in '21 and '22, has debated very successfully for the past three seasons. In 1921 Bradley 1 Won first place in Cotner's local contest. Randolph Smith '24, made a splendid record in high school forensics. Although this is his first year in college debating, he has been a strong gg. 1 member of the negative team. 3 Wayne Sorrell '22, the third member of the negative team, although 2' I 's it is his first year, also made an enviable showing. gg ,l I .r THE NEGATIVE TEAM 1 Qi Q51 1 el 1 5 E 1 E l 1 Ei 5 E, l l :1 ,1 Bradley Sorrell Smith f l 92 Z Page lrliglily-ni 1-