Gonzaga High School - Aetonian Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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Mr. Mcsorley instructs his Phocian Debaters, McNamara. May. McLean, Chambers, Graham and Burns. DEBATING SOCIETY Organized to develop proficiency in rhetorical composition and oratory, to teach the procedure of deliberative bodies and to foster habits of logical thinking, the Phocian and Taney Debating Societies convened early in October. A wealth of talent was displayed by the twenty applicants to the Senior division which was composed of Seniors, Iuniors and Sopho- mores. This was the first year in which the Sophomore class was ad- mitted into the Phocian Debating Society and the new grouping proved very satisfactory. The election of officers followed the second meeting and the returns bestowed the Presidency, Vice-Presidency, and the Secretaryship on lack Graham, Albert May, and Ioseph Chambers, respectively. After material was gathered and prepared on the National Debat- ing Topic: Resolved, That the United States Should loin in Reconstruct- ing the League of Nations, Mr. Patrick McSorley, S.I., moderator of the Senior group, appointed the Affirmative and Negative Teams and the Society began an extensive schedule of debates with the debaters from other schools, which included McKinley Tech, Western, and Wilson of this city, Georgetown Prep, Loyola of Baltimore, St. Peter's of Iersey City and St. Ioseph's of Philadelphia. The Society also took part in the annual George Washington University Debate Conference which is held each year. The fine record of the Phocian Debaters was matched, if not in intensity and scope, at least in enthusiasm by the freshman members of the Taney Debating Society, who, under the able direction of Mr. Gruszczyk, S.I., made rapid strides in learning the form and procedure of debating. The weekly meetings were well attended and the debates carried on in a style which portends great things for future debating teams at Gonzaga. Mr. Gruszczyk, SJ.. shows his Taney Debaters how lack Graham emphasizes an important point. to gather material.

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Rae ing .14 larger AUAQHCQ Standing, Right--R. Gordon, D. McCabe, P. Sullivan, I. Campenella, T. Pyne. Seated on Right-I. Chambers, K. Nygren. W. Harris, I. Keele Standing on Lett--I. Pyne, W. Hennegan, I. Kane, H. McGrath, G. Ed- wards. Seated on Lett-W. McLean. T. Kerekes, D. Smith, A. May, R. Starrs. Seated in Rear-Mr. Smardon. S.I., Fr. Kavanagh, S.I., Mr. Algier. S.I. RADIO GUILD The training in elocution and dramatics which is offered at Gon- zaga as part of the all embracing scheme to develop the entire person- ality bore fruit worthy of its aims when, during the Advent Season, the Radio Guild, under the auspices of the Sodality Union, presented a series of plays over the air. Time was obtained from Station WINX, tryouts were held, and the members, chosen on the score of diction and histrionic ability demanded by the director, Mr. Algier, S.I., prac- ticed their parts in the series of plays written by Fr. Kavanagh, SI, and Fr. Clements, S.I. When the on the air signal was given from the control room, the action progressed without a flaw. The influence of Gonzaga was reaching a larger group and the students were given tangible evidence of the value ot their training. Members ot the Guild broadcast at the studio. L.-R.: A. May, R. McGrath, I. Keele. -R. Gordon, D. Smith, G. Edwards, R. Green. -G. Strickland and E. Chapin record their voices Mr. Algier, S.I., gives tinal instructions to R. Gordon, T. Pyne and D. Smith,