Eau Claire High School - Kodak Yearbook (Eau Claire, WI)

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Debaters Share Championship First Debate Team: Rick Chilgren, Maxine Brandt, Leslie Wiberg, Judy Clark, Lonny Winrich, Coach Barry Robinson. Rick Chilgren speaks on behalf of his colleague, Leslie Wiberg as Lonnie Winrich and Maxine Brandt, the negative team, listen for weak points in his argument. The Eau Claire debaters closed out a highly suc- cessful season by winning a share in the State Champ- ionship crown. In the debate tournament held at Madison February 25, 26, the Old Abe debaters emerged with a 7-1 record, tieing with West Bend and Wausau for the Championship. Again in this meet the negative team of Maxine Brandt and Lorrie Winrich went undefeated, ending the season with a perfect record. In addition to their, other honors, the debate team won permanent possession of the H. W. Mathison Memorial Trophy, having for the third time scored the highest number of points among teamj from the Northern District. The debaters coached by Mr. Robinson had as their topic Resolved: That the United States adopt a policy of free trade among the nations friendly to the United States. The beginning members of the debate class en- gaged in several practice meets, and learned the basic methods of research and organization on the same ques- tion in preparation for advancement next year. The debaters travelled throughout this area during the year, attending meets in such places as Gustavus Adolphous College and La Crosse. They captured first in the La Crosse Tournament and at Eau Claire College. 28

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The Diamatics Department has again uncovered a wealth of talent at ECHS while producing fpur successful plays this year. Students play an important part in producing, for they not only do all the acting, but also comprise the various committees such as props, costumes, and make-up. A stu- dent director is also chosen to aid Mr. Hiese. The Dramatics Department orks in close connection with the Stage Crew and the Art Department, who design and construct all the scenery. Venturing into the realm of musical comedy, the choir and Dramatics Department combined efforts and obtained excellent results in producing the hit Adam Loves Eve. The Senior Class Play, One Sunday Afternoon, joined drama and comedy with sparkling results. Ladies in Retirement, an intriguing mystery, was a successful attempt to break away from the tradition of producing only comedies. Concluding the season was a comedy entitled On Borro d Time, another excellent dis p i ' EC ' - ' ■ . , .y PrDyides liaOutlet for Talent Between scenes of the senior class play Bill Tom Norager and Sussell Champion entertain Stai, Dave Hoehn, the audience. Harold Lindeke. Lawrence Bennett, Betsy Richards, Dixie Schleusner and Damon Bowlin star in the senior class play. One Sunday Afternoon. 27

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and Keep Mathison Trophy National Forensics League. Front Row: M. Chamberlain, N. Gustafson, E. VanKet, M. Baker, L. Wahlstrom, M. Brandt. Second Row: S. Duax, L. Wiberg, R. Chilgren, G. Wergedal, P. Fuson, R. Kennedy, L. Winrich, J. Clark. You ' ll see them on the future debate teams. Devoted to the improvement of speech activi- ties, The National Forensic League Chapter at Eau Claire is one of the most active in the state. The NFL embraces all phases of speech and speaking, such as memorized declamations and debate participation. Each year the underclassmen have the sen- iors as their guests at a banquet in the spring. Last year for the second time Eau Claire was presented the Outstanding Chapter Award. It is one of the early members of the NFL and has maintained its membership in the League which is restricted to 600 schools throughout the United States. Pins are awarded to members on the basis of their activity in the speech field. Mr. Robinson is adviser of local chapter, and a member of the executive board. 29