Highland Park College - Piper Yearbook (Des Moines, IA)

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W V 'IA5' . Yuri-gp ss, if - tg'-My nw ,Q 7,.f' f,D'.,ls,'4n' -f-, . - . ,..., I 4. .,. V , s-' 5--if , .Sem 3 '-' - as lp., Oratorieal Contest y . ' N Wedncsda evenin , Februar 13th, the Zlllllllal oratorical contest was 'Y . y g . . y . 4' held in the college auditorium. Extraordinary demands upon the ener- gies of the students seemed to point toward the postponement of this 'h'gf important event, for the present, but at a meeting called by Miss Brad- ford of the Oratory Department, several men responded. Of this number four entered the final contest and deserve much credit for the effort put forth to keep up the traditions of the college. Those who entered the contest were: H. Oscar Stevens, Henry Hamm and O. E. Spooner, all of the Liberal Arts Department, and H. L. Garrett of the Nor- mal Department. ln his oration on wfhe Cry of the World, Mr. Stevens emphasized the need of leaders chosen from those men and women of the world today who have the strength of character to build upon the foundation of Christian principles. He spoke of the need of co-operation between the church and the college in pre- paring men and women of this type. His language was very carefully chosen and his delivery was excellent. Mr. Hamm chose as his subject., '6Conservation, and developed several new phases of this important problem. He dwelt upon the need of individual con- servation, and very logically concluded that this could come only after a care- ful investigation by each person and close co-operation between the governors and the governed. Mr. Hamm's delivery was very pleasing and was presented with an ease that came from close harmony between his own ideals and his subject. ' Mr. Spooner, in his address, Quo Vadisf' showed a very keell analysis of human nattu'e and its influence upon world conditions. His oration reflected a very careful study of history and the influence of individuals upon nations. Mr. Spooner's delivery was quiet and unassuming, yet forceful, and carried con- viction to his bearers. Our Duty to Russia was the subject discussed by Mr. Garrett, in which he defended her withdrawal from the world conflict on the ground that the de- plorable conditions at home needed adjustment first. By a logical presentation of historical facts he showed that the people of Russia had suffered much from the hands of tyrants, and that because of the high percentage of ignorance, could not realize the real danger that threatens the world. He held it the duty of America as well as the other allies to lend a hand to the stricken country in her attempt to rebuild the nation. The judges, Mr. C. H. Miller, Mr. North and Mr. Bradford, awarded first place to Mr. Garrett and second to Mr. Stevens, ' ' .la l-t It y 1 .mf C .'f.J ,XJ . ,fb .2 rbi' Vi! i is 1' f' 1' 1' ' ici , y yy Il? if 27' - u ,fs E ' V st ,jig x it