East High School - Arrow Yearbook (Sioux City, IA)

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District A Tournament East High served as host for the district meet this year, so it was the duty of Tommie and her pets to get everything ready for the visiting schools. How- ever, all was in readiness on time, and the tournament started immediately after school March 10, l95O. The first events to be run off were original oratory and radio speaking. After dinner the final individual events. extemp. and interp, were held. Late Friday evening the results from the individual events were announced. Don placed second in original oratory and first in radio speaking. and Merle took second in extemp. Stan Schmidt placed second in radio speaking, one point behind Don. The other two East entrants, Rivoli and Darrel Kennedy, won first and third respectively in interpretative reading. The three rounds of debate were held the next day. Judges for these contests were Morningside College faculty State Tournament The longest and most-awaited tournament of the year deserves special attention. It can be best described by individual days. Wednesday. After a grand farewell by the band and the remaining stay-at-home debaters, Pat, Don, Rivoli. Merle. Liz, and Tommie set out for Iowa City. Other than Rivoli's case of car-sickness and Pats brilliant remark that there are a lot of farms in the country, the trip was uneventful. After regis- tering in the Memorial Union, the debaters headed for their rooms in the dorms. The arrangements were rather unusual-the girls having about thirty-five partners and the boys about sixteen. Thursday. The tournament actually started today. Don and Merle entered their respective individual contests, and the rest of the clan listened or inspected the campus. since the debate rounds didn't start until late afternoon. Pure luck allowed the debaters to dash downtown for a bite to eat between rounds. Friday. This was the most hectic day of the entire tournament. In addition to the final individual con- tests and three rounds of debate, the first session of Student Senate was held. Student Senate, which was held in the Old Capital building. was a new experi- ence for the Eastites. Never before had they seen such trickery, but it probably is characteristic of the real Senate. Saturday. After the interp and radio contests. one final round of debate, and the final session of Stu- members. With knees shaking and teeth -chattering. the Eastites bravely entered the first round, and two rounds later emerged a bit shaken up. After the final round the only thing remaining was the announce- ment of results. When they were posted, worry changed to joy, for East was undefeated. winning six out-of a possible six debates and thereby earning undisputed first place. Other Northwest District A schools eligible for the state tournament were Fort Dodge and Algona. Although East High won the debate section, interp and radio, and placed high in both oratory and extemp, any possible head-swelling was exchanged for work for the future state meet. On the following Monday a few pencils, some candy, and pleasant promises were the only remaining ef- fects of a wonderful district meet. TYPICAL USPRUCING UP before a tournament. dent Senate. the tournament was over except for the forensic luncheon. This year the luncheon was rather speedy in comparison to those of the past. The guests were merely introduced instead of each one giving a long formal speech. However, finally the results were announced. Don won second place in original oratory, both Don and Pat were judged excellent speakers, and the East High debate team ranked fourth in the state. With the closing of the state tournament, contest debating had ended for another year.

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Morningside College On January 7, 1950, the debaters journeyed to Morningside Col- lege for three rounds of debate and two rounds of extemp-one for experienced and one for inexperienced speakers. Since each school was allowed to send four teams, many of the junior debaters participated in this meet. This indeed was the day of chattering teeth, and knock- ing knees, and wild promises for winning debates. After the first two rounds of debate in the morning, all the debaters were directed to the girls' dorm, where a delicious lunch was served. Following the meal were the two rounds of extemp and the final round of debate. When the results were announced, East High had won nine out of twelve debates, thereby taking the first place trophy. The affirmative team composed of Rivoli and Don was undefeated, and both received superior ratings. In addition, Merle Diment won first place in inex- perienced extemp. and Don Anderson won third place in the experi- enced division. Probably the most coveted awards were won by Don and Rivoli. who were awarded second and third highest ranking speak- ers of the toumament. Others participating in the meet were Pat Brooks and Jerry Brugett on the affirmative: and Darrel Kennedy, Liz Ruppert, Stan Schmidt, Dorothy Sundquist, and Betty Thomas on the negative. CHAMPIONS: Standing: Merle Diment. Don Anderson. Seated: Liz Ruppert, Miss Thompson, Rivoli Agranoff. Coe College For experience in meeting eastern Iowa schools the debaters attended the Coe College Invitational Tournament at Cedar Rapids, Iowa. On February 10 the debaters entered their respective preliminary contests. Following these contests were three rounds of debate. Next day all the East debaters entered the final rounds in their individual contests, and the debate team completed their rounds. Finally the results were announced at a luncheon, and East High took more than her share. Rivoli received an excellent rating in debate, discussion and radio. Don received a superior rating in oratory and after- dinner speaking, and an excellent rating in discussion. Merle and Betty both received excellent ratings in extemp. Liz obtained an excellent rating in poetry interpretation and discussion, and, best of all, the highest award, a S200 scholarship given to the best girl speaker at the meet. Augustana College After the last hectic tournament the debaters thought that this one would be a little easier on the nerves. They were mistaken, however, for upon ar- rival Don, Liz and Merle dashed to their respective preliminary contests. Following these contests were two rounds of debate and then back to the Carpenter Hotel for some rest. The next day was equally as strenuous, for it consisted of the final two rounds of debate with a hurried lunch squeezed in between. When the results were announced it was discovered that the affirmative team composed of Rivoli, Don, and Pat Brooks had won three out of four debates. In addition, Don won a medal for being one of the eight high-ranking debaters of the meet. Others par- ticipating from East were Liz, Merle, and Dorothy Sundquist, alternate. Although East did not place, it was only 15 points behind Brookings, the winning school. in the sweepstake race. NEWS TRAVELS fast around the table forum.

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After returning from a successful sum- mer at the U of Colorado, Rivoli Agranoff occupied the first affirmative position until the district, when she changed to first nega- tive. Among the many honors compiled by Rivoli during the year were an excel- lent rating in debate, radio, and discussion at the Coe College Tournament. undefeated record at two meets. and winning first place in poetry interpretation at the district meet. At the Morningside College Tour- nament she was rated third highest rank- ing speakcr of the meet. A Gwen Thompson SPEECH Don Anderson, the second affirmative. attended the Northwestern University In- stitute. At the Morningside Tournament Don won third place in extemp and was rated second highest ranking speaker. He received a superior rating in oratory and after-dinner speaking, and an excellent rating in discussion at Coe College. At Sioux Falls he received a high-ranking speaker medal. In the district meet Don won first place in radio speaking and second place in original oratory. Continu- ing his district success. Don won second l To become prepared for this year's competition, Liz Ruppert also attended Northwestern University Institute last sum- mer. Upon returning. she filled the first negative position. Liz found most of her success in individual events. At the Mid- west Speech Meet she received an excellent rating in discussion. and at the Coe College Tourney she received an excellent rating in discussion and poetry interpretation. Big- gest honor of all for Liz was winning a 5200 scholarship to Coe College for being the outstanding girl speaker at their meet. place in orginal oratory and an excellent debate rating at the state finals. It is always difficult to find words appropriate to express the debaters' gratitude to their coach. Miss Thompson, or Tommie as she is called by her proteges, is a superior teacher, coach, and friend. At times it seems as though she is made of iron, for few people can take as much back-seat driving as she gets or as many truly intellectual remarks from her students. However, Tommie has found a way to laugh with her students. to encourage them in victory as well as in de- feat, and to share their happiness. Miss Thompson can be confident that she has again accomplished her purpose, that of sending forth better'-adapted and friendlier citizens. SOPHOMORE STUDENTS of speech record panel discussion. To the delight of students. the compulsory English 4 class was changed recently from general literature to speech. English 4 deals primarily with the fundamentals of speaking. from the simplest. ordinary conversa- tions to actual public address. The exact procedure and content of the course vary with the group and teacher involved, but every student spends some time learning to develop pleasing voice qualities. The re- mainder of the semester is devoted to group discus- sions, parliamentary procedure. story-telling, choral reading, social introductions, and pantomimes. Students who enjoy English 4 often sign up for either debate or advanced speech. Because of the varied program consisting of parliamentary procedure, dee bale, discussion, and radio, Advanced Speech has proved to be one of the most popular subjects offered at East High. fx.,- Yiifesa-