Findlay High School - Trojan Yearbook (Findlay, OH)

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This year, the debate program worked on quality rather than quantity. With five varsity debaters, eight junior varsity debators, and ten classroom noncompetitors, they had to be good. All competitors parti- cipated in the Ohio High School Speech League. After many preparatory debate rounds in tournaments around the country the team of John Campbell and Brad Westall were able to take top honors in the state and will go on to National competition this summer. Other debators excelled in the many tournaments held throughout the year. Operating under the national topic Resolved: That the U.S. should significantly change the method of selecting presidential and vice presidential candidates, advisor Alvin Bell asked debate students in developing the six academic skills associated with forensics. These six are reasoning, analysis, use of evidence, organization, refutation, and public speaking. When one views the great advantages of mastering these skills, one realizes that the many hours put in and out of class preparing positive and negative arguments were entirely worthwhile. DEBATE We are all getting high, says Mr. Bell. Back Row: Andy Powell, Cathy Kline, Steve Dean, Patty Wittenmyer, Wayne Stacey, Mr. Bell. Front Row: Doug Wilkins, John Campbell, Kim Troutman, Max Pokrivchak. Oh, come on guys! Just because I'm a beginner! pleads Patty Wittenmyer. 29

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SPEECH CLUB IS NOT DUMB The Speech Club is neither deaf, blind, nor dumb. They take what they hear and see and transmit their feelings on certain subjects through rhetoric. There are three categories of speaking: (l)oral interpretations, (2)original interpretations, and (3)extemporaneous speeches. The Speech Club exercised their skills in many tournaments throughout Ohio, including Little Districts at BGSU where they placed seventh, and Big Districts at OU where Bill Redpath placed 34th in the state. Although this club is open to anyone interested at the High School, it is not funded by such. The club raised money this year through bake sales at plays, selling charms at the Junior Highs and the High School, and by takng pictures at the prom. Mrs. Janelle Busdecker, Speech Club advisor, stated that in order to be in Speech Club, one must be dedicated, responsible, patient, and have strong desire to speak. The season which covered mid-October to mid-March was concluded with a joint banquet with the Debate Program. Members get entertained by a passing streaker. The Speech Club was spending most of its times looking for a room to meet in. Mrs. Busdecker, Theresa Roush, Bill Biehl, Linda England, Linda Ringle, Tom Williams, Bill Redpath, Carol Morman, Jenny Hopkins. 28

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% ' ipr z IE: — How's you Love Life Dave Hover? TROJAN Mike Blake said I'm Mommy's Bov! The Trojan Yearbook Flight Crew plotted its course early in the year. But before we could take off, ground train- ing and preparation were completed. This consisted of securing advertise- ments to support the trip and an all-day workshop. What started as an experi- mental run, turned into reality, and as a result there are many things different about this yearbook. Because there were many novices on this trip we had some trouble getting off the ground. They soon learned, however, and will take the controls next year since seven of the experienced crew will have to re- tire. Our able co-pilot, Jeff Fay and Ross Cambell steered us enthusiastical- ly along our course, but, whenever we ran into turbulence, assured with Mr. Snow and Mr. Hayes, advisers and Mr. Rodeheffer Yearbook Representa- tive in the control tower. However our flight's success was due mainly to the people who have of their time, experi- ence, Courage, and willingness to work together as a crew. Now we ask you to hop on board No matter how many times you take this trip, you'll see some- thing different each time. We hope you enjoy your flight! Back Row: Tony Newton, Karen Porter, Cheryl McKitrick, Deb Riemer, Cindi Hosey, Bill Spraw, Jeff Fay, Vimal Kumar, John Spitler , Dave Hover, Jamie Lussier, Don Jones, First Row: Ross Campbell, Deb Benavides, Liz Murphy, Julie Fox. Jan Shafer. Renee Jones, Rick Manely, Rox Axbogast, Kent Babb, Melinda Rose, Valerie McCamey Bottom: Tracy Brandman, Rock Snow, Melissa Chaney. Shelly Baker told Deb Benavides that she wanted a stronger DRINK! Vimal Kumar is telling the story of his life during the change of class. 30