Leominster High School - Magnet Yearbook (Leominster, MA)

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—— THE MAGNE 1 —— OO aa DEBATING TEAYXI DEBATING TEAM The debating season in Leominster High started during the second week of March. Under the auspices of Clark University, various schools of Worcester County were invited to compete in the annual contest for the silver cup presented by the University. Although handicapped by a general lack of spirited support and a total deficit of proven material, Mr. Rogers accepted this invitation in the name of the school. From the proposed question submitted to the committee at Clark, the following subject was chosen: Resolved, “That Massachusetts enact a law providing for the life imprisonment of habitual criminals.” On March 27 our affirmative team met the Northboro negative team at Northboro, while our nega- tive team opposed Shrewsbury’s affirmative group. Both Leominster teams were victorious. In the semi-finals, however, Webster, the present holder of the cup, eliminated Leominster in debates held in the respective cities. The team members were as follows: Negative —Felix O'Keefe, Florence Wass; alternate, Sirkka Linna; Affirmative—George Osborn, Kathryn Brady; alternate, John Haines. Mr. John H. Rogers acted as faculty advisor, and Miss Irma Skinner, class of ’28, now of Emerson College, gave invaluable assistance. In view of this season’s activities Superintendent Perry has advised a half-year course in debating oh o rae | and logic, which, it is to be hoped, will stimulate debating interest, and lead to continued and successful seasons.

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eee MAGNET AERONAUTICAL CLUB AEFRONAUTICAL CLUB ACTIVITIES One of the most interesting of the extra-curricular activities is the Aeronautical Society, established for promoting a knowledge of and an interest in aviation, in this High School. At the beginning of the year the Club studied simple aero-dynamics, from parts of airplanes which various members were fortunate in procuring for Club use. Later the Club turned from that phase to the more complex and interesting subjects of motor design, advanced aerodynamics, propeller construc- tion, and the theory of flight. On the afternoon of Thursday, December thirteenth, the Club took a trip to the Worcester Airport where Lieutenant MacWilliams showed us the hangar and field equipment, and the lighting facilities. The boys were particularly interested in the five hundred thousand candle power flood light, and in the beacon which automatically flashes the letter W in Morse code. On the whole. the Club’s activities for the year have been very interesting and instructive. Al] the members sincerely hope that this club will be continued every year from now on. OFFICERS President—LAWRENCE BROWN Vice-President—DovuaGguias Eaton Secretary and Treasurer—ApbrIAN BourDON

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