East Surry High School - East Wind Yearbook (Pilot Mountain, NC)

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varsity deBAteps, few But Miss Sue Rae Smith advised teams on re¬ search and presentation. Varsity debate attracted a small but talented group of stu¬ dents. Having lost their regular adviser at midterm, the solons continued preparations for the spring debate tournament, advised temporarily by Mrs. Ruth Ridenhour. The 1966-67 team earned an affirmative 8-0 record with a negative 3-5 tally. The 1967-68 team entered competition con¬ fident of equal success on the topic Resolved: That Congress should establish uniform regulations to control criminal investi- gation procedures. Senior Jerry Gordon gave some serious moments of thought to his duties as debate coach. ■ Negative debater Cliff Christian checked topic outline while Steve Hunter typed reference notes. 36

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to new heiqhts in most Active vcar. Mr. Daly and his Pep Band added “ Zing” to pep club activities at ball- games and pep rallies. i IIP |L M i kJL Rebel rooters waved pep flags as “On, you Rebels!” split the air. Pep Club members encouraged faithful attendance and enthusiastic support for all school activities, especially athletic competition. Monogram Club membership included all students who received school letters in athletic and pep activities. They wholeheartedly supported our entire athletic program and encouraged student 35 support in general. In the spring they sponsored the annual athletic awards banquet, where 1967—68 letters were presented.

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fORceful, arqucP investigation topic. Steve Hunter ckecked tile as negative teammate Talton Pell practiced presentation. Affirmative team Phil Keicher and Tony Marion whipped arguments into shape before round-robin debates. 37